A Paraibano with a Pernambucan heart, who conquered Brazil as a master barbecue chef, specializing in artisanal cuts and curing. A gastronome, restaurateur, and consultant, Chef Picuí blends ingredients, techniques, and elements from around the world into the heartfelt cuisine of his family.

With his work recognized by leading figures in gastronomy and his participation in barbecue festivals across Brazil, along with hosting workshops on northeastern barbecue, Picuí leads the kitchen at the Quintal do Picuí restaurant. There, he serves dishes typical of Northeastern cuisine, featuring original recipes that bear the hallmark of affectionate cooking.
 

He is a great ambassador of Capixaba cuisine and is responsible for the moquecas on the TiaTê menu. The Chef is also the owner of Oriundi Restaurante and Casa do Chef Juarez, both located in Vitória, Espírito Santo. He is a member of the Association of Restaurants of Good Memories and the Italian Federation of Cooks. Today, his hallmark is the unique ability to transform simple ingredients into dishes with intense and harmonious flavors, which has earned him a series of awards and recognitions throughout his brilliant career.

Daughter of caterer Leila Malouf, with Lebanese roots, she learned from an early age that a plentiful table is a reason for gathering and sharing is an opportunity to savor the different. In addition to curating the menu for the most elegant events in Cuiabá at the catering business named after her mother, Ariani opened her own restaurant, Mahalo, in 2006.

On her second culinary visit to NANNAI, Ariani will bring an exclusive menu to TiaTê on the 3rd, and on the 4th of November, she will also curate the Lebanese-themed buffet for the dinner at the main restaurant.

Daniel became vegan about 16 years ago and since then has followed the growth of the market. For this reason, he believes that vegetables must play a leading role in dishes.
Daniel is currently the executive chef and owner of the Teva vegetable restaurant and bar, which has locations in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. And he is proud to be in charge of the first house in Brazil to obtain certification as a B company, a seal awarded to establishments that are aware of their socio-environmental role.

Essa será a segunda participação do casal no NANNAI Gastrô, tamanho foi o sucesso da primeira.
Ele, ganhador da primeira temporada do reality culinário Mestre do Sabor. Ela, vencedora do The Taste Brasil.  Juntos eles comandam os restaurantes De Segunda, De Primeira e Quintal de Primeira, em São Paulo.