Chef Amílcar was born in Mindelo and is graduated in Cooking and Pastry at the School of Hotel and Tourism of Algarve, in Portugal (Núcleo de Portimão).

Since he started studying at the School of Hotel and Tourism of Algarve, Amílcar has been living his dream of being a Chef. He wises to have his own restaurant, with a menu by Chef Amílcar, but says that dreams accompany him in his personal and professional life.