HE the sun came up tonight and he has done so in all national lands. one hundred suns. Exactly 101 new awards that Repsol Guide delivered at the gala held today at the Alicante State Assembly Auditorium (ADDA). a healthy gastronomy stepping on the gas pedal and undoubtedly a spain brand.
the kitchen fills us became the motto of this action and at the same time its faithful reflection. a full auditorium a stage occupied from time to time by the big names of gastronomy and a list of excellence with names New restaurants known for Repsol Suns.
Two new establishments Maralba, by Fran Martinez in Almansa and Corral de la Moreria, David GarciaIn Madrid, ascended to the Olympus of the Chosen three Repsol Suns (there are 43 organizations in total with this privilege), “a quiet and emotional kitchenresearching tradition and promoting the discovery of the most pleasing taste”, confirmed by success among diners.
“There’s no better news than calling a restaurant and being told we’re full. It means the kitchen fills us up in many ways,” said Guía Repsol’s manager. Maria Ritter.
In the gala, where Silvia Abril was presented with appetizing humor notes on the stage, which was transformed into a restaurant where cooks dine, the cooks were also awarded. Two bases to 18 establishments And An 81 year old Sun. As masters of ceremony to fulfill these privileges, Joan Roca, Ricard Camarena, the Torres brothers, Andoni Luis Adriz and Elena Arzak, all recognized by three yellow badges.
Between two new Suns, Ambivium, Penafiel; Amelia from Donostia; Bo.Tic from Corça; Mantua from Jerez de la Frontera; Nub from Costa Adeje or Umiko from Madrid.
Chefs’ commitment to sunny choice return to the countryside to energize the environment as an incentive for customers. This situation Jorge Asenjo and Erroin the valley Atxondo or Carlos Oyarbide with Bistronomiko in San Andrián (Navarra), additionally Four soles left in the state of Alicantehostess of this gastronomic ceremony.
Together sun of honor they were elite Hilario Arbelaitz from Zuberoawith the highest Repsol recognition and ABraham Garcia of Viridiana, with two Suns already, as a reference point in the industry and for making his mark on several generations of chefs.
Culler de Pau restaurants from O Grove; La Finca from Elche; Molino de Alcuneza from Sigüenza and Finca Alfoliz from Aljaraque, Sustainable Sun #Food from SpainFrom the Food Industry General Manager of the Ministry of Agriculture, Jose Miguel Herrero; Repsol’s Managing Director of Customers, Valero Marin, and Repsol communications and brand director, Mark Fraga.
perfect moment
“Gastronomy is a common good and concentrates the culture, traditions and knowledge of a region, “This enriches the entire catalog of tourist products that the Valencian Community can offer to those who visit it,” said Ximo Puig, president of Generalitat Valenciana, an institution that contributed 690,000 euros to celebrate this event in Alicante. The community has chosen to spread the identity characteristics of Mediterranean gastronomy based on landscape, sustainability, product quality and tradition.
For the head of Repsol, Anthony Brufau“delivery of the new 101 Repsol Guide Suns, the perfect moment of national gastronomyAnother year of talent in Spanish cuisines has passed. It is very pleasing news that such an important economic sector is recovering and is more alive than ever. Spain is an internationally recognized gastronomic power with a lot of potential yet to be discovered by the world.”
With Suns’ delivery, Repsol Guide, Generalitat Valenciana, Alicante City Council and Alicante County CouncilThey wanted to prove the importance of gastronomy in people’s lives.
In this sense, the president of Diputación, Carlos Mazon He assured that the gastronomy of the community had “a sweet moment, a burst of flavor, experiences and extraordinary feelings conveyed to us by hospitality industry professionals”.
“Gastronomy is culture, wealth, effort and passion, so we could not be more proud to be the stage where all these qualities reach their maximum expression,” said the mayor of Alicante. luis barcala.
Gala also wanted Recognize the skills of women in the kitchenbecause for the first time at a gala for these gastronomic awards, a menu entirely prepared by 11 female chefs was presented, in this case from the Valencian Community, Soles Repsol’s autonomy with the highest concentration of women: Susi Díaz from La Finca de Elche; María José San Román from El Monastrell in Alicanteor Begoña Rodrigo from La Salitathey all have two Repsol Suns on site.