Juan Manuel Barrientos

Chef

Restaurants in Miami, Washington, D.C.

About Juan Manuel Barrientos

Pioneer of Colombian molecular gastronomy; founded Elcielo empire after training under Ferran Adrià's methodology. Opened Miami location in 2018, earning Florida's first Colombian Michelin star. Uses cooking as social healing through Fundación Elcielo culinary school for conflict-affected youth.

Career

Founder/Chef at Elcielo Bogotá, Bogotá (2006-present)
Founder/Chef at Elcielo Medellín, Medellín (2011-present)
Research Stage at El Bulli Foundation, Barcelona (2008)

Restaurants

Elcielo Miami — Miami (1 Michelin stars)
El Cielo — Washington D.C. (1 Michelin stars)