Asador Etxebarri
Axpe-Martzaa-/-Axpe-Marzana, Spain
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About Chef Victor Arguinzoniz
Victor Arguinzoniz is the acclaimed chef and owner of Asador Etxebarri, located in the Basque Country of Spain. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the art of grilling, elevating it to haute cuisine with custom-made equipment and an innovative approach to cooking virtually all ingredients over an open flame. He has been dubbed 'The Grilling Genius of Spain' and the 'Ferran Adrià of the hearth' for his groundbreaking work.
★Awards & Recognition
Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award 2021 (2021)Chef Timeline
Pre-2017
Established Asador Etxebarri
Asador Etxebarri
Opened Asador Etxebarri and began developing his unique, radical grilling cuisine, earning him the moniker 'The Grilling Genius of Spain'.
2021
Received Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award
Asador Etxebarri
Awarded at The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2021 ceremony, recognizing his profound influence on the culinary world through his mastery of grilling.
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Victor Arguinzoniz is the acclaimed chef and owner of Asador Etxebarri, located in the Basque Country of Spain. He is celebrated for revolutionizing the art of grilling, elevating it to haute cuisine with custom-made equipment and an innovative approach to cooking virtually all ingredients over an open flame. He has been dubbed 'The Grilling Genius of Spain' and the 'Ferran Adrià of the hearth' for his groundbreaking work.
Customer Perception
Victor Arguinzoniz is recognized as a culinary heavyweight and is well-loved by the global culinary community. His self-effacing character is often noted, despite his significant contributions to gastronomy. Diners and critics praise his unique approach to grilling, which highlights the natural flavors of ingredients.
Cuisine Highlights
Masterful GrillingFire-based CuisineElevated Basque Grilling
News
- In 2021, Chef Victor Arguinzoniz of Asador Etxebarri was honored with the Estrella Damm Chefs’ Choice Award at The World's 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Antwerp, Flanders. He described this recognition as 'the most important award of my career,' highlighting his significant impact on the culinary world through his pioneering grilling techniques.
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Asador Etxebarri
Iconic dishes
Grilled Caviar
Additional Details
Arguinzoniz's restaurant, Asador Etxebarri, is situated in the small village of Axpe in the Basque Country, Spain. He personally oversees every aspect of the grilling process, from sourcing the finest ingredients to designing and building specialized grills and ovens that allow him to control fire and smoke with extreme precision. His philosophy centers on respecting the raw product and enhancing its inherent qualities through the primal method of cooking with fire.
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