In a world where some thrive while others struggle to survive, Raimundo Nonato finds his own path: cooking to make a living and find his place in society. With no money, he takes a job at a rundown bar, where he learns to cook exotic dishes and outperforms his gruff boss. His talent doesn't go unnoticed, and he catches the eye of a prostitute who becomes his lover and a restaurant owner who offers him an apprenticeship. However, a turn of events lands him in prison, where he becomes a culinary sensation, earning the nickname "Rosemary" among the prisoners and their brutal boss.