Portrait of Juan Manuel Feijoo
i. Biography
Juan Manuel Feijoo is executive chef at Angélica Cocina Maestra in Mendoza, Argentina, where creative cuisine is built around a Wine First premise. The wine is chosen before the dish; the kitchen then creates the food to meet it, not the other way around.
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The Essentials Feijoo studied at Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía. His career history includes Angélica Cocina Maestra. In 2025, he and Josefina Diana boldly showcased the Wine First concept there. The specialty attached to his kitchen is creative cuisine, expressed through dishes designed after the bottle has already set the direction.
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Where does Juan Manuel Feijoo work?
He works at Angélica Cocina Maestra in Mendoza, Argentina.
Who is Juan Manuel Feijoo?
He is the executive chef of the restaurant and a graduate of Instituto Argentino de Gastronomía.
What is Juan Manuel Feijoo known for?
He is known for creative cuisine shaped by Angélica Cocina Maestra's Wine First concept.
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