Moto (restaurant)

Moto (restaurant)

Moto was a pioneering molecular gastronomy restaurant located in the Fulton River District of Chicago, Illinois. It was renowned for its innovative approach to food, combining science and culinary art to create a unique dining experience. The restaurant was opened in 2004 by Chef Homaro Cantu and closed in 2015 after his untimely death.

History

Homaro Cantu, a renowned chef and inventor, opened Moto in 2004. Cantu was known for his innovative approach to cooking, often incorporating elements of science and technology into his dishes. Moto quickly gained a reputation for its unique and experimental menu, which included items like edible menus and carbonated fruit.

In 2015, following Cantu's untimely death, the restaurant closed its doors. Despite its closure, Moto's influence on the culinary world continues to be felt, with many chefs and restaurants adopting its innovative approach to food.

Concept and Cuisine

Moto was known for its molecular gastronomy, a subdiscipline of food science that seeks to investigate the physical and chemical transformations of ingredients that occur while cooking. The restaurant's menu often featured dishes that were not only visually stunning but also challenged conventional notions of what food could be.

Some of the restaurant's most famous dishes included the "Road Kill" (a dish that resembled a run-over squirrel), the "Cuban Cigar" (a dish that looked like a lit cigar but was actually a delicious edible creation), and the "Nachos" (a dish that looked like traditional nachos but was made entirely out of dessert ingredients).

Legacy

Despite its closure, Moto's influence on the culinary world continues to be felt. Many chefs and restaurants have adopted its innovative approach to food, incorporating elements of science and technology into their dishes. Moto's legacy also lives on through the Cantu Designs firm, which continues to develop and promote Cantu's inventions and ideas.

See Also

• Homaro Cantu
• Molecular gastronomy
• Cantu Designs

References

• "Moto, pioneering Chicago restaurant, closing Saturday"
• "Remembering Homaro Cantu, the Mad Genius of Moto"
• "Chicago's Moto Restaurant Is Closing"

External Links

• Official Website
• Cantu Designs