Author: Jarya Kotyleng

A combination of originality, innovation, fresh products, and fair competition is keeping the industry on track. For some time it has seemed like France would lead the gastronomic scene indefinitely - especially in Europe. However, in Spain, a host of contemporary Michelin Star chefs have firmly established Spain's position in the culinary world. 
Let's discover three of Spain's top chefs |Who have an influence on the country's gastronomy!

Chef Ferran Adrian

Any mention of modern Spanish cuisine would be bound to include the name of Ferran Adrià. He is considered to be one of the most influential chefs of the 21st century, and a pioneer of the movement referred to as "molecular gastronomy" - a concept he disagrees entirely with.

His culinary approach, as embodied in his currently closed elBulli restaurant, involves the reinvention of traditional dishes and combinations of savors in order to achieve novel tastes, sensations, and characters. Among the best creations is what is known as the spherical olive: it is an olive that resembles and tastes like an olive but feels different in the mouth.

Chef Martín Berasategui

One of the original founders of New Basque Cuisine, Martín Bersasategui commenced his career when there were no Michelin stars awarded in the Basque Country, and has since grown to become Spain's most starred chef of all time.

He was awarded his first Michelin star at his parents' restaurant at the young age of 25, and recently, among his many accomplishments, he became the first chef in Barcelona to receive three Michelin stars.

Chef Carme Ruscalleda

She is the only woman chef to have received five Michelin stars in the world.  Among her restaurants are Sant Pau in Sant Pol de Mar, Moments in Barcelona as well as Sant Pau de Toquio in Tokyo. 

Her culinary approach is predominantly traditional Catalan cuisine, embracing influences from all around the world. One of his best-selling books is Carme Ruscalleda's Mediterranean Cuisine.

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