Territory

The ground the menu comes from.

A few frames from along the route. A saltpan in the north, kelp on the central coast, the green wetlands of the south, and the low fire that holds it all together.

A pale saltpan stretching toward the northern desert18°S Atacama
Terraced vines in a high mountain valley30°S Elqui
Rocks and kelp on the central Pacific coast33°S Coast
Monkey puzzle trees in a southern forest38°S Araucanía
Green wetland and wild rhubarb in the south42°S Chiloé
Open grassland under a grey Patagonian sky53°S Patagonia
A low fire of native wood in the kitchenThe hearth
Foraged herbs laid out on dark stoneThe larder
A plated course of endemic ingredientsThe table
Jars of ferment ageing behind glassThe cellar
A quiet dining room in warm lightThe room
A diver returning from the cold currentThe coast

The rest of the country is best seen from the table.