The chef Quique Dacosta, Dianense adoption, received the award this week Mediterranean chef that for the first time awarded the prestigious gastronomy and lifestyle magazine Elle Gourmet. With this recognition, the publication has rewarded the role of the chef based in Dénia as one of the best ambassadors of Mediterranean cuisine and culture.
Dacosta thanked the magazine have recognized "a singular speech, with soul, linked to the concept of Mediterranean Spanish gastronomy", And had some kind words for Juli Soler, co-owner of El Bulli, who died this week.
The ceremony took place in the gardens of the Italian Embassy in Madrid, attended by personalities from the world of gastronomy as the Roca brothers, Niko Romito, Rafael Ansón, as well as culture and politics as Concepción Dancausa, Begoña Villacís Antonio Miguel Carmona, Amaya Arzuaga, Teresa Sapey and Oriol Balaguer among others, which were hosted by the Italian ambassador to Spain, Pietro Sebastiani, and the director of Elle, Benedetta Poletti.
At the gala the work of Juan Mari Arzak and Elena (Gastronómica Saga), the chef Niko Romito (International Chef), the restaurant was also awarded Dos Cielos, Of Sergio and Javier Torres, (Restaurante de Altura), Veronica and Kean Etro (Creators Lifestyle), Carlos and Xandra Falcó (Producers Luxury) and Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca of El Celler de Can Roca chefs ( best Restaurant in the World).
