Mugaritz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mugaritz |
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| Established | 1998 |
| Chef | Andoni Luis Aduriz |
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| Street address | Otzazulueta Baserria Aldura Aldea 20 |
| City | Errenteria |
| County | Gipuzkoa |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 43°16′19″N 1°55′01″W / 43.272°N 1.917°W |
Mugaritz is a very famous restaurant located in Rentería, a town in Gipuzkoa (Spain). It first opened its doors in March 1998. The restaurant is led by a talented chef named Andoni Aduriz.
Since 2006, Mugaritz has been known as one of the best restaurants in the world. Restaurant Magazine often lists it among the top places to eat. Recently, it was even ranked as the fourth best restaurant globally!
History of Mugaritz
Many people in the news call Mugaritz a very important restaurant. They say it has changed the way people think about food. Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz and Mugaritz are often featured in magazines. These include "Omnivore" and "Le Figaro" from France. They also appear in "Brutus" and "Cuisine Kingdom" from Japan. Even "Time" magazine in the U.S. and "The Observer" have written about them.
Mugaritz earned its first special award, a Michelin star, in the year 2000. Just five years later, in 2005, the Michelin Guide gave them a second star. This shows how much their cooking is appreciated. The restaurant also has the highest rating from the Repsol Guide, which is called Three “Soles.” Mugaritz has received many other awards for its new and creative ideas in cooking.
Fire Incident
On February 15, 2010, something unexpected happened. A small electrical problem caused a big fire in the kitchen at Mugaritz. Because of the fire, the restaurant had to close for four months.
During this time, the team received many messages of support. People from all over the world sent their good wishes. This encouragement helped the Mugaritz team to keep going. It gave them the strength to rebuild and reopen their special restaurant.
Books by Mugaritz
The team at Mugaritz has also shared their knowledge in several books. These books often talk about their unique cooking style and ideas.
- La joven cocina vasca (1996).
- El mercado en el plato (1998).
- Tabula Bacalao (2003).
- Innovación abierta y alta cocina (2011).
See also
In Spanish: Mugaritz para niños
