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Martín Berasategui

One of the world's most technically accomplished cooks, Berasategui is famous for his smoked eel, foie gras and caramelized apple napoleon (the most copied dish in Spain). Now he cooks at his eponymous Basque restaurant and oversees an empire. Tasting menu for two $444.

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From Travel + Leisure , MAY 2008

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. There was a series of explosions, in fact, disorienting and strangely delicious, taking place as I swallowed a melon ball filled with sheep's-milk cheese and…Pop Rocks? ...MORE>>

– Luke Barr Enjoying Traditional San Sebastián

From Food & Wine , FEB 2005

...Berasategui is famous for his smoked eel, foie gras and caramelized apple napoleon...MORE>>

– Anya von Bremzen Spain's Top Food Critic Tells All | José Carlos Capel

Last updated May 2008