Men's Fitness South Africa

The model cook

With Peruvian chef Franco Noriega’s shredded physique — he’s modelled for Dolce & -Gabbana — and scantily clad YouTube cooking demos, you’d think his boy toy rep might overshadow his kitchen cred. But at Baby Brasa, his US-based Manhattan pollería, the food takes centre stage. A tribute to taste, nutrition, and affordability, Baby Brasa offers organic rotisserie chicken, creative salads, and sides that all redefine fast food for the fitness minded. We asked Noriega how he stays in model shape.

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