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Madagascar: meeting with chef Herilalaina Ravelomanana, at the head of one of the best restaurants on the island
The 13 Heures continues its journey to the island of Madagascar. Friday April 12, meeting with chef Herilalaina Ravelomanana, who is at the head of the “Marais restaurant”, one of the most famous restaurants in the country. He is the first African inducted into the French Culinary Academy.
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Friday April 12, 13 Heures meets chef Herilalaina Ravelomanana, at the head of the “Marais restaurant”, one of the most famous restaurants in Madagascar. He is the first African inducted into the French Culinary Academy.
Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, is recognizable by its old taxis and its colorful markets where all the riches of the country are displayed: vanilla, spices and pepper. To go further, some opt for a gourmet guided tour. The guide is known on social networks for introducing people to rich street food.
At the “Marais restaurant”, we train the next generation
This everyday cuisine inspires the best restaurants in the city center, notably the “Marais restaurant” by chef Herilalaina Ravelomanana. Inventive, his Malagasy cuisine has French accents, transmitted by the French chef who trained him. Chef Herilalaina Ravelomanana is the first African inducted into the French Culinary Academy. At 49, he is at the head of one of the most renowned restaurants in the country, and is proud of his work. The chef has set himself another mission: to train the next generation in Madagascar. To have good products, the restaurant has a vegetable garden outside the capital.
