Blanca, a renowned tasting menu restaurant in Bushwick, Brooklyn, announced its closure after service on April 12. Chef Victoria Blamey, who gained the restaurant immense acclaim, shared the announcement on Instagram, reflecting on her time at Blanca. Known for its inventive dishes influenced by Blamey's Chilean background, the restaurant was a favorite among critics and received multiple accolades, including three stars from the New York Times. Despite its successes, Blanca controversially did not receive a Michelin star during Blamey's tenure, raising questions about the dining institution's evaluation process.
"It's been a year and 5 months in this space, running, working, creating . . . showing and sharing what I had to offer in this room, like no other."
"...minimalism gave way to an intense and elaborate inventiveness. Drawing on her Chilean childhood and her training in forward-thinking kitchens like Mugaritz and Corton, she cooked, among other things, crab empanadas laced with fermented black beans..."
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