Semilla

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/semilla

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, USA
2. What is the operational period?2014-2017
3. What was Semilla and where was it located?Semilla was a restaurant in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. It served modern American food that was both creative and beautifully presented.
4. Who was the chef and owner of Semilla?Chef José Ramírez‑Ruiz owned Semilla and was also its executive chef. He guided the restaurant’s menu and style.

Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food; a style and history of cooking.
Culinary Arts: The art of preparing, cooking, and presenting food; the professional cooking and food preparation field.
Modern Gastronomy: An approach to cooking that uses scientific understanding and new techniques to create innovative dishes.