Mugaritz: A Natural Science of Cooking - Hardcover

Aduriz, Andoni; Nagore, Raul; Hirukuna SL

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714863637 ISBN 13: 9780714863634

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2012

Synopsis

Mugaritz in northern Spain, has long been considered one of Spain's most influential restaurants, and Andoni Aduriz one of its most talented and creative chefs. Mugaritz was recently voted number three in the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards. Aduriz has been called a genius by 'Food and Wine Magazine', and a cult figure among Europe's young avant-garde Chefs. In 'Mugaritz', his first major cookbook, Aduriz reveals for the first time the creative process behind his dishes, while featuring 70 recipes sure to inspire chefs and food lovers around the world. Anduriz is well known for his interest and knowledge of nature, his embracing of new techniques, and his collaborations; all visible in this beautiful, richly illustrated cookbook. 'Mugaritz' is organized into thematic chapters about the history of the restaurant, its relationship with nature, the new culinary language that Aduriz has developed, the techniques behind the dishes, and the experience of the guest. Each chapter is illustrated with exclusive Mugaritz archive material, and atmospheric recipe photographs. This is a must have book for anybody interested in fine dining, avant garde cusine, creativity and food culture. 'Mugaritz' will be one of the most talked about cookbooks of the season.

About this title

About the Author

Andoni Aduriz is one of Spain's most talented and innovative chefs. Having trained under Ferran Adria at elBulli, he is widely recognized as one of Ferran's most talented protegees and the chef at the vanguard of Spain's culinary future.

Review

"This is no hands-off coffee table cookbook. Many of the gorgeous dishes are easy enough to be created at home, with a little preparation."—Tasting Table

"Aduriz reveals his food philosophy and sources of inspiration... In this beautifully illustrated book."—The Bookseller

"A delicious new book... Goes behind the scenes of the highly-regarded restaurant, served up with recipes and stunning photography."—The Independent

"Explains the ideology behind [Andoni's] work and fills in some of those enigmatic blank spaces."—Restaurant

"This is a book about a restaurant that is creating history and about a chef who has a very big future ahead of him. It is a must-have if you are serious about your cooking."—Caterer and Hotelkeeper

"You may not have an immersion circulator, or keep natural black carbonized vegetable dye in your pantry or leafy goosefoot shoots in the vegetable drawer, but... The text and 70 recipes will be an inspiration to anyone who is curious."—New York Magazine

"A book for both food and art lovers."—The Huffington Post

"Gorgeous and mesmerizing..."—Food & Wine

"A fascinating glimpse into the unique mind of Aduriz, with recipes that showcase what happens when you transport fine dining to another universe."—Chowhound

Edition details

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0714863637
• ISBN 13: 9780714863634
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256