Chef Thiago Sassi

Chef At Home in Rio de Janeiro

Chef Thiago possui uma sólida trajetória no mundo da gastronomia, com mais de 18 anos de experiência dedicados à arte de cozinhar. O amor que sente pela cozinha se reflete claramente em cada prato que prepara, sempre buscando equilibrar sabor, técnica e criatividade.

Sua cozinha é marcada pela diversidade de influências, com especial afinidade pela culinária brasileira, pela clássica europeia, pela mediterrânea e pelas cozinhas asiáticas. Gaúcho de nascimento e com alma carioca, Thiago também tem uma grande paixão pelo churrasco e domina com maestria o preparo de carnes, legumes e frutos do mar, trabalhando com ingredientes frescos grelhados diretamente no fogo e finalizados com técnicas modernas de cozinha contemporânea e molecular.

Aos 22 anos, mudou-se para os Estados Unidos, onde teve a oportunidade de se formar em Artes Culinárias e Empreendedorismo em San Diego, na Califórnia. Posteriormente, também se formou em Gastronomia pela IBMR no Rio de Janeiro. Ao longo de sua carreira, trabalhou em diversos restaurantes nos Estados Unidos, no sul do Brasil e no Rio de Janeiro, acumulando experiência e ampliando seu repertório culinário.

Sua proposta gastronômica é marcada pela chamada fusion cuisine, uma combinação criativa de técnicas e receitas de diferentes culturas, incluindo a riqueza da cozinha brasileira. Para Thiago, cozinhar é uma experiência sensorial completa. Como ele mesmo diz: “Meu segredo na cozinha é controlar bem o fogo, equilibrar sabores e texturas e surpreender todos os sentidos.”

Pessoa comunicativa e bem-humorada, Thiago aprecia o contato direto com as pessoas, seja na cozinha ou no salão, sempre valorizando uma boa conversa e a troca de experiências. Com o tempo, decidiu deixar o ritmo intenso das grandes cozinhas para dedicar-se aos eventos gastronômicos e ao trabalho como private chef.

Hoje atua na cidade do Rio de Janeiro oferecendo experiências exclusivas de alta gastronomia por meio de serviços de catering e chef privado. Desde jantares íntimos para duas pessoas até eventos maiores, Chef Thiago cria menus personalizados e executa cada detalhe com profissionalismo e elegância. Cozinhando diretamente no espaço do cliente, ele conecta-se com os anfitriões e convidados através de pratos cuidadosamente elaborados com ingredientes frescos, orgânicos e de alta qualidade, selecionados com atenção para garantir que cada evento se transforme em uma experiência gastronômica inesquecível.

For me, cooking is...

É arte de traduzir em sabor o mais nobre sentimento!

I learned to cook at...

Já fiz faculdade e muitos cursos específicos, sou formado em Artes Culinárias no Grossmont College nos EUA e em Gastronomia no IBMR no Rio de Janeiro.

A cooking secret...

Controlar o fogo, equilibrar os sabores e texturas e surpreender os sentidos.

My menus

Brazilian food´s heaven

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Feijoada crunchy ball made with black beans stuffed with bacon, calabresa pork sausage and green kale, served with corn and bacon farofa and and my amazonian hot sauce, comes with a brazilian caipirinha shot

Beef Ribs tasty creamy Croqueta with Amazonian Sweet And Chilli Sauce

Grilled shrimps satay served with amazing cilantro, brazilian nuts and grana padano cheese pesto sauce

Brazilian cheese and shrimp pastel (fried empanadas) served with amazonian hot sauce

Brazilian crab shells. Made with crab meat, red bell peppers, garlic, onion, seafood broth, ginger, coconut milk, fresh cilantro and a touch of dendê oil, with a catupiry brazilian famous creamcheese and parmesan crust. Amazing flavour and a little spicy

Brazilian cheese bread( pão de queijo recheado) filled with a Slow cooking delicious beef ribs tomatoes ragout

Beef, garlic, onion, eggs and olives pastel (fried empanadas)

Beef and fresh mushroom grilled sticks brochette served with smoked and roast garlic aioli sauce

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Shrimp bobó Famous dish from the state of Bahia; Shrimps in a creamy boroa yellow sweet potato mousseline, red bell peppers, onions, garlic, coconut milk, shrimp and kombu seaweed smoked broth, fresh cilantro, dende oil, served with white steamed rice

Grilled Ribeye steak . Popular dish from South of Brazil: served with fresh chimichurri herbs sauce, cooked cassava butter bites with parmesan cheese, bacon and corn farofa

Grilled Picanha steak, served with roasted garlic aioli potatoes salad, cassava and eggs farofa and a fresh chimichurri herbs sauce,

Grilled white fish fillet. Served with herbs aromatic butter campers, mushrooms, sauce, banana da terra puree and sautéed fresh mushrooms, garlic chives and onions

DESSERT

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Sagu. Tapioca sweet balls cooked on a sweet red wine and spicies sauce served with a pastry cumaru creamy sauce, cumaru is known as the amazonian vanilla

Banoffe, fresh thin bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Deconstructed guava cheesecake

Coconut creamy mousse served with mango gel syrup and fresh mango cubs, very freshy served with a tapioca spheres crunchy cracker

Chocolate Trilogy, dark chocolate brigadeiro truffles, brazilian cocoa and nuts crumble, belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a chocolate tuile

Atlântico

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Grilled marinated shrimp and asparagus satay served with lemon aioli

Grilled octopus, golden potatoes, green beans and a smoked red pepper aioli

Crunchy nori seaweed canape served with salmon smoked 3hrs gravilax sashimi and a exotic and delicious oyster, strawberry, ginger and garlic sauce

Fish and shrimp tempura served with sweet and chilli amazonian sauce

"Salada ceasar" do Chef com alface americana, presunto de parma, camarões grelhados, melão doce, croutons, queijo parmesão e molho ceasar artesanal

Cod fish and crispy jamón croquettas served with lemon aioli

Tuna tataki with nori and sesame seeds crust with cucumber and wasabi sauce served on a confit tomatoes and chorizo vinaigrette

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Grilled calamari stuffed with shrimps and vegetables served with asian rice noddles style

Fish moqueca with bell peppers, onions, banana da terra, made with coconut milk, seafood broth, dende oil and served with white steamed rice

Grilled white fish fillet. Served with herbs aromatic butter campers, mushrooms, sauce, banana da terra and curry puree

Grilled salmon with crispy skin served with sauteed mushrooms, onions and green beans with noisette butter, campers, mushroom and fresh thyme sauce

Bomba Spanish green herbs shrimp rice served with smoked paprika and lemon aioli drops and a grilled white fish fillet

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Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Deconstructed guava cheesecake

Apple tart with fresh whipped cream

Belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a cocoa and cinnamon tuile

Best of the best Chef's favorites

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Grilled marinated shrimp and asparagus satay served with lemon aioli

Grilled octopus Crispy and soft grilled octopus, served on top of a crispy potato and minas brazilian cheese mille-feuille with red pepper and paprika smoked aioli and fresh green beans

Grilled octopus, golden potatoes, green beans and a smoked red pepper aioli

Crunchy nori seaweed canape served with salmon smoked 3hrs gravilax sashimi and a exotic and delicious oyster, strawberry, ginger and garlic sauce

Fish and shrimp tempura served with sweet and chilli amazonian sauce

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Shrimp, leek and gorgonzola Risotto served with grilled shrimps and crispy leek

Grilled calamari stuffed with shrimps and vegetables served with asian rice noddles style

Fish moqueca with bell peppers, onions, banana da terra, made with coconut milk, seafood broth, dende oil and served with white steamed rice

Grilled or crispy white fish tacos with tropical salad

Grilled white fish fillet. Served with herbs aromatic butter campers, mushrooms, sauce, banana da terra and currypuree

DESSERT

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Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Sagu. Tapioca sweet balls cooked on a sweet red wine and spicies sauce served with a pastry cumaru creamy sauce, cumaru is known as the amazonian vanilla

Chocolate Trilogy, dark chocolate brigadeiro truffles, brazilian cocoa and nuts crumble, belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a chocolate tuile

Deconstructed guava cheesecake

Apple tart with fresh whipped cream

Medi terra nean sun

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Beef Ribs tasty creamy Croqueta with Amazonian Sweet And Chilli Sauce

Crab shells. Made with crab meat, red bell peppers, garlic, onion, seafood broth, ginger, coconut milk, fresh cilantro and a touch of dendê oil, with a catupiry brazilian famous creamcheese and parmesan crust. Amazing flavour and a little spicy

Grilled marinated shrimp and asparagus satay served with lemon aioli

Bowl of sauted fresh mushrooms, garlic chives, garlic,soy sauce, onions, and a pochet egg with some truffle oil, green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Beef and fresh mushroom grilled sticks brochette served with smoked and roast garlic aioli sauce

Chef's Ceasar salad served with lettuce, sweet melon, parma ham, croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade ceasar dressing

Bruschetta with seafood vinaigrette, shrimp, octopus, calamari and mussels

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled stuffed with 3 cheeses sweet potato gnocchi served with beef ribs and tomatoes ragout

Linguine al frutti di mare a pomodoro seafood and tomatoes sauce

Roasted marinated and crunchy Pork belly served with smoked dates barbecue sauce and chef´s special french fries

Grana padano cheese risotto served with grilled ribeye steak and perfect crunchy bacon slice

Fresh mushroom and funghi risotto served with grilled ribeye steak and perfect crunchy bacon slice

Grilled white fish fillet, noisette butter, lime, campers, mushroom, white wine and fresh thyme sauce, grilled asparagus, fresh shitake mushrooms and red onions, and sauted cooked potatoes

Grilled salmon with crispy skin served with sauteed mushrooms, red onions and green beans with an exotic and delicious oyster, strawberry, ginger and garlic sauce

Chef´s Beef Ribs Burguer with cheedar cheese, organic tomato, lettuce, grilled onions, sauted mushrooms, crispy bacon, smoked barbecue sauce served on a brioche bun and comes with seasoned french fries

Beef ribs Lasagna served with creamy cheese sauce

Chef´s grilled Surf and Turf, grilled picanha(rump cap) steak, grilled shrimps, grilled smashed roasted potatoes, grilled toasted okra and some spicy roasted garlic and red peppers aioli

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Banoffee deconstructed, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Chocolate Trilogy, dark chocolate brigadeiro truffles, brazilian cocoa and nuts crumble, belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a chocolate tuile

Coconut creamy mousse served with mango gel syrup and fresh mango cubs, very freshy served with a tapioca spheres crunchy cracker

Deconstructed guava cheesecake

Oceano´s

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Grilled seafood satay served with fresh cilantro, brazilian cashew nut and grana padano cheese pesto sauce

Grilled marinated shrimp and asparagus satay served with lemon aioli

Grilled octopus Crispy and soft grilled octopus, served on top of a crispy potato and minas brazilian cheese mille-feuille with red pepper and paprika smoked aioli and fresh green beans

Grilled octopus and heart of palm vinaigrette

Crunchy nori seaweed canape served with salmon smoked 3hrs gravilax sashimi and a exotic and delicious oyster, strawberry, ginger and garlic sauce

Arancini shrimp leek risotto crunchy ball stufffed with shrimp, mozzarela and gorgonzola cheese

Fish and shrimp tempura served with sweet and chilli amazonian sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp, leek and gorgonzola Risotto served with grilled shrimps

Grilled octopus served with smashed grilled baby potatoes, grilled asparagus, confit cherry tomatoes and toasted caramelized red onions with a smoked red pepper a paprika aioli

Grilled calamari stuffed with shrimps and vegetables served with asian rice noddles style

Fish moqueca with bell peppers, onions, banana da terra, made with coconut milk, seafood broth, dende oil and served with white steamed rice

DESSERT

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Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Sagu. Tapioca sweet balls cooked on a sweet red wine and spicies sauce served with a pastry cumaru creamy sauce, cumaru is known as the amazonian vanilla

Chocolate and dulce de leche churros

Chocolate Trilogy, dark chocolate brigadeiro truffles, brazilian cocoa and nuts crumble, belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a chocolate tuile

Deconstructed guava cheesecake

Best breakfast and brunch full table

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Lots of the Freshest Tropical Fruits of the Season

FIRST COURSE

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Homemade Sourdough and brioche fresh breads and toasts

Fresh mango and passion fruit juice

MAIN COURSE

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Brazilian Catupiry cream cheese •Variety of cheeses •Smoked turkey breast slices•Slices of crispy bacon •Smoked Pork sausage •Grilled marinated chicken breast •Brazilian homemade cheese breads (pão de queijo)

Perfect scrambled Eggs

•Fresh herbs chimichurri sauce •Homemade 15 peppers amazonian Chef´s Hot Sauce

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Pancakes with homemade strawberry jam • Brazilian best coffee • Milk

Carrot or chocolate cake

L´Eccellenza

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Chef's Ceasar salad served with lettuce, sweet melon, grilled shrimps, parma ham, croutons, parmesan cheese and homemade ceasar dressing

Burrata cheese, confit cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce, balsamic creamy reduction, roast garlic, fresh basil, italian bread toasts

Arancini fresh mushroom and funghi risotto crunchy ball stuffed with mozzarella and pancetta, served with served with caramelized red onions chilli sauce

Arancini shrimp leek risotto crunchy ball stufffed with shrimp, mozzarela and gorgonzola cheese

Arpaccio beef fillet, served with confit cherry tomatoes, balsamic and mustard sauce, campers, fresh basil and mustard seeds, bufalo mozzarela balls, served with italian bread toasts

Cornicione margherita-thin and crusty pizza dough, tomato sauce, burrata cheese, garlic, fresh basil and parmesan cheese

Caprese salad-bufalo mozzarela, tomatoes, pesto, fresh basil, italian bread toasts

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Linguine al frutti di mare a pomodoro seafood and tomatoes sauce with stracciatella di bufala

Linguine al limone with flammed grilled shrimps and asparagus slices

The best Beef ribs cheessy Lasagna served with italian bread

Zaffran Risotto with brased ossobuco

Grilled stuffed with 3 cheeses sweet potato gnocchi served with beef ribs and tomatoes ragout

Fettuccine alfredo grilled shrimps and asparagus

Fresh mushroom and funghi risotto served with grilled ribeye steak and perfect crunchy bacon slice

Shrimp, leek and gorgonzola Risotto served with grilled shrimps

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Panna Cotta with fresh strawberry sauce

Nonna´s Tiramisu

Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

La carte

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Onions and cheese quiche served with mix lettuce and julienne vegs salad

Grilled beef fillet and mushroom brochette served with roast garlic aioli

Ratatouille canape with creamy torched goat cheese

French canape, creamy goat cheese, thin slice of pear, thyme warm and aromatic honey and parma ham

Croque mousieur

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Grilled ribeye steak, potatoes mousseline, mushrroms creamy sauce, sauted julienne vegs

Cassoulet with pork sausage, white beans, carrots, served with cateto brown rice

Quiche Lorraine

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Banoffe, fresh bananas slices, brazilian doce de leite, nuts crumble, cumaru fresh whipped cream and a cinnamon touch

Belgian chocolate mousse hiden under a cocoa and cinnamon tuile

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Chef Thiago's reviews

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Amazing experience of different unique Brazilian dishes. We enjoyed every course. Chef Thaigo was professional and friendly the entire time.

Pessoa incrível que nos serviu da melhor forma possível, mesmo tendo fechado em cima da hora. Recomendo muito o Chef Thiago por sua atenção, dedicação e respeito.

Foi um almoço de Páscoa especial, envolvendo brasileiros e equatorianos. Desde meu primeiro contato com Thiago procurei passar o que no detalhe desejávamos e esperávamos desse encontro. E impressionou-me a abertura de Thiago para ouvir-me e aceitar sugestões, melhorá-las e depois, com seu talento, transformar nossa conversa em uma experiência gastronômica única. Seus pratos mostraram-se lindos e incrivelmente saborosos. E suas explicações sobre cada prato trouxeram um algo a mais para cada um deles. Importante destacar também a educação e organização dele e de seu parceiro. Tudo limpo ao final, louças e talheres organizados e sem qualquer trabalho para nós anfitriões. Com certeza eu e meus convidados do RJ seremos novamente fregueses do Thiago. Como dizia meu pai: “nota 10, parabéns “ para esse gaúcho sensacional.

Chef Thiago was incredibly amazing. Communication was seamless & clear prior to our dinner. We didn’t want a super sweet dessert & he gave us great options to choose from. On the night of our dinner, he explained each dish & its origins, as well as the ingredients used to prepare it. The presentation was immaculate, the flavors were an explosion of goodness in each bite. I am truly happy to have found him at last. Highly, highly recommend booking him if you want to experience true Brazilian cuisine 100/10

Chef Thiago was one of the most dedicated and awesome chefs I've had the chance to hire. He is extremely fun and very easy going. The food was delicious, well prepared and presented beautifully. I would highly recommend Chef Thiago to anyone that has a special event or a night in for a fantastic private chef experience!

Best experience HANDS DOWN. Chef Thiago took his time in curating the dishes and fully explaining the history/culture behind them. I highly recommend anyone looking for a private chef to book him. Very knowledgeable, professional & down to earth.

Chef Thiago was amazing! He made us a fantastic dinner for my dad’s 60th birthday and the whole family was raving about it. He was also so kind, flexible when I changed the time and recommended places for us to check out in Rio. 10/10 recommend :)

Chef Thiago, and the experience was absolutely outstanding. From the moment he arrived, his professionalism, warm personality, and attention to detail set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Every dish he prepared was beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavor clearly crafted with fresh ingredients and genuine passion. Chef Thiago customized the menu perfectly to our preferences, accommodated dietary needs with ease, and created a seamless, elevated dining experience right in our home. It truly felt like restaurant quality dining with a personal touch. If you’re looking for a private chef who is talented, reliable, and dedicated to his craft, I highly recommend Chef Thiago. We’re already excited to book him again!

Our evening with Chef Thiago Sassi was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment he arrived, it was clear we were in for something special. Every detail of the experience was thoughtfully curated, and the food—oh, the food—was hands down the best we had during our entire stay in Rio. Chef Thiago is not only incredibly talented, but also kind, professional, and remarkably patient. Despite discovering that our Airbnb kitchen was far from ideal, he adapted with grace and creativity, never once letting it affect the quality of the meal or the flow of the evening. Watching him work was like witnessing a true artist in action. Each course was a masterpiece—beautifully plated, perfectly balanced, and bursting with flavor. From the fresh, locally sourced ingredients to the innovative techniques and thoughtful presentation, every bite was a revelation. It felt like dining in a five-star restaurant, but with the warmth and intimacy of being in our own space. Beyond the food, Chef Thiago’s passion for Brazilian cuisine and culture shone through in every story he shared and every dish he served. He made the evening feel personal, memorable, and deeply special. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience in Rio, look no further. Chef Thiago is a culinary gem, and this experience is worth every moment. We’re still dreaming about that meal!

Chef Thiago served our group of 8 for two dinners and two brunches during our trip to Rio. Every dish was a knockout, we were all very impressed with the quality of ingredients and elevated taste. Hats off to Chef Thiago, 10/10.

Foi sensacional, o Thiago é um excelente profissional, uma pessoa educada e atenciosa, assim como a sua equipe. A comida foi enormemente elogiada pelos convidados, e nós concordamos totalmente. Ficamos muito satisfeitos com o serviço. Parabéns!

Thiago was amazing! The food was delicious and he was very personable and engaging. Clearly he is passionate about what he does and that came across in his food. Would absolutely recommend!

This experience with chef Thiago was truly one of a kind! He made mine and my family's experience in Rio de Janiero so special :) He was as professional as any restuarant chef I have met! Everything he did was top notch and he was so friendly and informative!

This experience was so awesome! Our chef, Thiago was so much fun to interact with and we really enjoyed hearing his passion for culinary arts. He showed his skills with the amazing dishes he prepared for us. We didn’t have to do anything on our end other than to be hungry! We highly recommend this, and Thiago, for a fun, private chef experience.

Such an amazing experience and 5 star food! The chef gave us ideas to venture off to check out! Take advantage of this wonderful culinary experience, it will exceed your expectations!

Great experience! Food was amazing—even our very picky eater loved everything. Enjoyed talking to the Chef and he cleaned and left everything just like he found it.

We would not have changed a thing about the service—the food, the hospitality, the professionalism was impeccable. If you are interested don’t hesitate because you won’t regret it! My girlfriend and I are still talking about our breakfast days later and plan to rebook before we leave Rio but this time for dinner. Perfection.

Oh. My. Gosh. This was one of the best parts of my Brazil itinerary. For my husband’s birthday Thiago came and impressed us. I looked at reviews for food and no one had any so here are mine. Cassava bites: 10/10. Crab Shells: 10/10. Ribeye steak: 9/10. Sagu: 10/10. I was so impressed and I’m very picky. Thank you so much Thiago for everything!

This was an amazing experience . If you have any doubts, trust me it’s worth it. You can tell that Thiago really takes pride in his work, and he puts the effort in to make sure that you enjoy the experience. The food its self was amazing. Seafood can be hit or miss but he really knocked it out the park.

This was such a beautiful experience and the food was the best we’ve had so far while being in Rio. It was so good that I wish that we could have him cook for us every day while we’re here. Thank you for the experience and for introducing us to new flavors.