This summer, Fashion Clinic invites you to the table with Chef Luís Santos, Executive Sous Chef of JNcQUOI Comporta. Known for blending coastal tradition with modern refinement, Chef Santos shares two light yet indulgent dishes — perfect for sunlit lunches or breezy alfresco dinners.
A celebration of Atlantic freshness, this dish brings together tender mackerel with a vibrant tomato escabeche. The result is a plate that’s rich in flavor yet effortlessly light — a taste of summer on Portugal’s coast.
Ingredients
Mackerel: 1 mackerel, 200–300 g, Coarse sea salt, Flour.
Tomato Escabeche: 100 g fish stock (fumet), 75 g olive oil, 20 g sliced garlic, 20 g cider vinegar, 1 tomato, finely diced (brunoise), 20 g chopped chives, Chopped parsley, Salt, Pepper, Dried chili.
A dish that’s equal parts simplicity and indulgence, pairing the sweetness of figs with creamy goat’s cheese, golden honey, and the crunch of toasted pine nuts.
2 fresh figs, cut into 8 slices, 1 goat’s curd cheese, sliced into 8 pieces, Pine nuts (toasted), Salt, Pepper, Chopped chives, Olive oil, Honey.
COCKTAIL
Lemon Sorbet (Gulato) + St Germain + Prosecco + Flowers
INGREDIENTS
1 scoop of Lemon Sorbet (Gulato)
20 ml St Germain
Prosecco (to top up)
Edible Flower Petals
STEP BY STEP
In a Champagne coupe glass, serve one scoop of lemon sorbet.
Pour over 20 ml of St Germain.
Select a few edible flower petals and place them on top of the sorbet.
Gently top up with Prosecco over the sorbet
MOCKTAIL
Coconut Water + Premium Tonic Water + Matcha + Lime Cream + Coconut Flakes
INGREDIENTS
100 ml Coconut Water
100 ml Premium Tonic Water
Coconut, Matcha & Lime Cream
Toasted Coconut Flakes (to garnish)
COCONUT, MATCHA & LIME CREAM
50 ml Full-fat coconut milk
10 ml Fresh lime juice
½ tsp Matcha Powder (optional, for colour and depth)
STEP BY STEP
In a Highball glass filled with plenty of ice, add the coconut water and tonic water.
Stir together the ingredients for the coconut cream, then pour over the drink.
Finish with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top.
Maxi dresses, matching linen sets, and bold colours capture the coast’s charm — pair them with leather sandals or espadrilles for an understated yet polished look.
Whether served under the shade of a terrace or at your own sunlit table, Chef Luís Santos’ creations capture the season’s essence: fresh, vibrant, and elegantly simple. Each recipe is a reminder that true summer dining is about celebrating ingredients at their peak, crafted with care and shared in good company.
There’s something undeniably special about summer dinner gatherings — the long, lingering light, the warmth of conversation, the way a shared table becomes the heart of the evening. These moments are elevated not only by the food but by the setting: the texture of linen napkins, the gleam of hand-finished ceramics, the sparkle of glassware catching the sunset. The right tableware turns a simple meal into a celebration, framing each dish and creating a mood that lingers long after the last course.
Explore our curated selection below to find the perfect pieces for your summer table — from statement serving platters to timeless flatware — and make every gathering this season as unforgettable as the flavors themselves.
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