Alberto Landgraf to release Oteque cookbook with carbon footprint data for every recipe in world first

Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf is set to release a cookbook entitled Oteque this April. Named after his restaurant in Rio de Janeiro (which has earned international recognition for its approach to contemporary Brazilian cuisine), the publication is believed to be the first worldwide to include environmental footprint data for each of its recipes.

The book is the result of a collaboration between Landgraf and sustainability consultancy Reach Eat, who together have calculated and documented the environmental footprint of all 78 dishes featured. It’s a notable development in food publishing, where this kind of data is rarely quantified in mainstream culinary titles.

Landgraf is widely regarded as one of Latin America’s most prominent culinary figures. Born in Paraná to German-Japanese parents, he initially studied physics before pursuing a career in professional cooking, with early experience gained in kitchens in London. He later opened Epice in São Paulo, which earned considerable critical acclaim, before launching Oteque in Rio de Janeiro in 2018.

The Rio restaurant quickly established itself as a reference point for modern Brazilian cooking, drawing on Landgraf’s dual cultural heritage to combine the region’s ingredients and energy with Japanese restraint. Oteque has held two Michelin stars, currently retaining one, and has featured consistently in both The World’s 50 Best and 100 Best Restaurants rankings.

The cookbook reflects the same philosophy that has defined Oteque’s tasting menus – an emphasis on seasonality, texture and close relationships with local producers – while extending that commitment to transparency through the addition of environmental data for each dish.

The decision to include footprint metrics positions the book within a broader conversation in the food industry about the environmental cost of professional and home cooking. By attaching concrete data to individual dishes, the authors aim to give readers a clearer picture of the ecological impact of their culinary choices.

Food Desk

Oteque is published by Phaidon at the hardcover price of £44.95, and is available in the UK in early April 2026. For further information, visit here.