Chef Biography
When Christophe Jacques Lidy was born, he was already on his way to an outstanding career in fine cuisine. Born in Mulhouse, France, in the German-influenced Alsace region, known for its regional cuisine, his family had a strong cooking tradition as well. He trained under Great ChefMichel Rostang and Daniel Bouche in Paris, and then moved to New York City to work at the popular night spot, Bistro Raoul’s, before heading south to Brazil.
When the Great Chefs television crew caught up with him in 1998, he was the Executive Chef at the new Garcia & Rodriguez, a dynamic French restaurant in the pulsating and exciting city of Rio de Janeiro. Chef Lidy prepared a Sea Bass on Vegetables appetizer; a Roasted Rack of Lamb entrée, and an Apple Tart dessert for their Great Chefs of the World series.
The restaurant was a classic for years, then closed, reopened in a new location in Barra, closed again due to a lease dispute, and moved back to the Leblon district of Rio in 2013, this time on chic Rua Dias Ferreira. Chef Lidy is still with them, and also oversees the Garcia & Rodriguez operation in São Paulo.
Recipes
Sea Bass Muqueca (on Vegetable Mixture) ▶
Serving: 4 Print Sea Bass Muqueca (on Vegetable Mixture) ▶ By Great Chefs July 1, 2014 This dish is an interesting blend of flavors. The pumpkin-based muqueca is studded with pieces of shrimp and turned into a base for a pan-fried fish fillet. The orange butter sauce which surrounds it on the plate is spiced […]
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fava Beans and Zucchini Spaghetti and Basil Sauce ▶
Serving: 4 Print Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fava Beans and Zucchini Spaghetti and Basil Sauce ▶ By Great Chefs July 1, 2014 A flavorful sauce of lamb stock, wine, and nicoise olives complements roast lamb. The polenta is combined with a fennel-scented ratatouille that you can make yourself, or you can buy ratatouille in […]
Apple Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream ▶
Serving: 6-8 Print Apple Tart with Cinnamon Ice Cream ▶ By Great Chefs July 1, 2014 Rum, whipping cream, and raisins add depth of flavor to layered apple tarts in simple pastry. Christophe Lidy makes his own cinnamon ice cream; rich vanilla could also be used. Ingredients Cinnamon Ice Cream Egg Yolks – 12 Milk […]
Restaurant Information
Phone : +21 2431-8840
Address : Avenida das Américas, 4666 – Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22640-102, Brazil