Giorik takes its place in another prestigious kitchen, that of Michelin-starred chef Angelo Sabatelli. The eldest of three children, Sabatelli was born into a poor family in Monopoli in 1968; at the age of six he began working in a butcher’s shop and then attended catering college, where he literally discovered his love for cooking by chance. Before settling in Putignano, where he now lives and works, he spent 12 years abroad learning his trade in Jakarta, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mauritius, gaining first-hand experience of Asian aromas and spices which he would later blend so skilfully with local ingredients. He returned to Italy in 2007 and opened his eponymous restaurant, which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2013.
Angelo Sabatelli Ristorante
Putignano, Bari
Each of his dishes is a celebration, a joy for the senses and enrichment for the spirit.
His cuisine has been described as one of the most innovative in the region, high-energy and with decisive flavours, a fusion of traditional Puglia fare and experiences from his globe-trotting years. The red guide has hailed him as “a talented and brilliant chef”. This brilliance is immediately apparent with the arrival of a “taster” of what’s in store for you: a “reconstructed” Datterino tomato, an incredible creation containing tomato, toasted bread and basil water gelatine, ushering you into the magical world of Angelo Sabatelli. The philosophy of his culinary art lies in his combination of tasting and tradition.
This project is further confirmation for Giorik that it will continue to work alongside the world’s very best chefs. The Unika hob range was installed by Domino Contract of Alberobello.
