ELLE Meets Chef Juan Arbelaez: Cannes, Cuisine, and Cocktails

Cannes Culinary Delights: An Interview with Chef Juan Arbelaez Chef Juan Arbelaez, known for his restaurant Copal Beach in Cannes, recently sat down with ELLE France for an exclusive interview. The interview, filmed against the stunning backdrop of the Cannes coastline, offered a glimpse into the chef's culinary philosophy and personal life. Arbelaez revealed his three essential fridge items: limes, hot sauce, and chilled champagne. He also shared his guilty pleasure: a simple Coca-Cola with ice and lemon. When asked about the most popular dish at Copal Beach, he jokingly responded, "I could wager a large sum of money on Caesar salad or a club sandwich." The casual and humorous tone of the interview made it both informative and entertaining. The video also highlighted Arbelaez's passion for using fresh, whole spices, emphasizing the loss of flavor in pre-ground spices. He stated, "Stop using powdered spices! It's heresy. Once a spice is picked and dried, it starts to lose its organoleptic properties." The interview concluded with a discussion of Colombian products, with Arbelaez emphasizing the importance of Colombian coffee. The video's lighthearted tone and interesting details about the chef's life and work make it an excellent source for a media article.