Who is Who in Foods & Wines from Spain? The Complete List of the Most Important Figures in Spanish Gastronomy

Do you know that 1990 was a crucial year for Ferran Adrià's career at elBulli? Or how José Pizarro got his start in London before he was able to open his own restaurant? Or at what age Elena Arzak started to follow in her father's footsteps at his restaurant in San Sebastián, considered the flagship of new Basque cuisine?

At Foods & Wines from Spain, we've created Who is Who, a space to show you everything you always wanted to know (but didn't know where to look) about the biggest names in Spanish food and wine. The Who's Who section will be updated with profiles of leaders until there're more than a hundred: a complete encyclopedia of Spanish gastronomy, just a click away.

Each profile includes a summary of the chef's professional career, as well as a few quotes reflecting their personal interpretation of gastronomy in their own words—their unique philosophies. Easy story is an essential piece for understanding the complex puzzle of Spanish gastronomy, a great intergenerational mosaic in which each of the protagonists plays an essential role. Once you start, you won't want to stop until you've read them all.