Creamy baroa potato purée with smoked trout becomes Donna Pinha’s 2026 Boa Lembrança dish, turning Santo Antônio do Pinhal into a smart Carnival escape
Donna Pinha, a cozy restaurant in Santo Antônio do Pinhal (São Paulo state), has announced its 2026 Prato da Boa Lembrança: “Donna Truta Baroa.” The recipe was created by chef Anouk Migotto for the Associação dos Restaurantes da Boa Lembrança (ARBL), a selective national group known for pairing an annual signature dish with a hand-painted ceramic plate guests can take home after tasting.
What’s in “Donna Truta Baroa”
The dish features baroa potato (mandioquinha) purée topped with a smoked trout paste and creamy cheese, finished with a gratin of aged Parmesan. On the side: dendê farofa, a sprout vinagrete, and white rice.
According to Anouk, the point is to keep the flavors rooted in the Mantiqueira region. The kitchen prioritizes fresh ingredients sourced directly from local producers, respecting the local supply chain while delivering a warm, memory-driven dining experience.
“The goal is to offer a unique gastronomic experience and, of course, great memories for our guests.”
How Boa Lembrança works
With ARBL, the meal comes with a collectible twist: each participating restaurant creates an exclusive annual recipe and a hand-painted ceramic plate that guests can bring home after tasting. The association was founded on February 28, 1994, in Petrópolis (Rio de Janeiro state), by Italian restaurateur Dânio Braga, and has produced more than 2 million ceramic pieces across its members.
More info: www.boalembranca.com.br and @boalembranca (Instagram).
A Mantiqueira Carnival detour
For travelers looking to trade beach crowds for mountain air, Santo Antônio do Pinhal is a strong pick. Donna Pinha invites visitors to enjoy chef Anouk Migotto’s menu in an intimate setting—and to try the restaurant’s 2026 Boa Lembrança dish while they’re there.
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Donna Pinha Restaurant
Address: Avenida Antônio José de Oliveira, 647, Centro, Santo Antônio do Pinhal, SP, Brazil
Seating: walk-in, first come first served
Phone: (12) 3666-2669
Social: @donnapinha (Instagram) and Donna Pinha (Facebook)
Photo: Douglas Fagundes, Adriana Rebouças
