Etxebarri

Victor Arginzoniz is a world-renowned grill genius who owns Etxebarri, a restaurant in Axpe, Spain. He is self-taught and has only ever worked in one kitchen, where he designed and built his famous adjustable-height grills. He cooks everything over a grill, even dessert, and has revolutionized the way people roast meat, fish, or vegetables. Michelin awarded Asador Etxebarri a Michelin star in 2010, and he is ranked number 6 in the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants 2017. This book describes the man, his kitchen, and his recipes in words and stunning photography.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 356 pages
\n Publication date: 28 September 2018
\n Publisher: Grub Street Publishing
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Victor Arginzoniz, the acclaimed grill genius behind the Michelin-starred restaurant Etxebarri in Axpe, a remote village nestled beneath the mountains an hour's drive southeast of Bilbao, has achieved global recognition for his culinary prowess. When he acquired the restaurant building in the heart of the village more than twenty-five years ago, he and his family embarked on a remarkable journey of self-reinvention. Arginzoniz, a self-taught chef, has dedicated his entire career to a single kitchen, where he designed and built his renowned adjustable-height grills.

With a profound reverence for the oldest culinary technique in the world—fire—he employs utensils meticulously crafted by his own hands, selects specific woods for their unique flavors, and relentlessly pursues the finest ingredients. Arginzoniz's culinary philosophy revolves around the art of grilling, applying this method to a wide range of culinary creations, including meat, fish, and vegetables. By cooking everything over a grill, he imbues each dish with a distinctive taste and texture.

In 2010, Arginzoniz's dedication and culinary excellence were recognized when Asador Etxebarri was awarded a Michelin star. The prestigious culinary guide described the food as an unadulterated pleasure for lovers of simply grilled and roasted dishes, highlighting the restaurant's commitment to simplicity and quality. In 2017, Arginzoniz's culinary prowess was further acknowledged when he was ranked sixth in the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Beyond his culinary achievements, Arginzoniz is known for his unwavering dedication to his restaurant and the local community. He rarely leaves the confines of his kitchen, except to tend to his farm animals, which supply many of the raw ingredients for his tasting menu. This book serves as a captivating tribute to the man, his kitchen, and his extraordinary recipes, presented through a combination of captivating words and stunning photography.

\n Weight: 1790g\n
Dimension: 227 x 287 x 35 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911621218\n \n