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Spanish Basque chef from San Sebastián

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arzak and the second or maternal family name is Arratibel.

Juan Mari Arzak Arratibel (born 31 July 1942)^[1] is a Spanish chef, the owner and chef for Arzak restaurant.^[2] He is considered to be one of the great masters of New Basque cuisine.

He describes his cooking as "signature cuisine, Basque cuisine that's evolutionary, investigatory, and avant-garde."^[3]

Personal life

Arzak was an only child born to Juan Ramon Arzak and Francisca Arratibel in San Sebastián, Spain.^[2][3] He spent much of his childhood in his grandparents' restaurant.

An interview with legendary Spanish chef Juan Mari Arzak

Later, Juan Mari Arzak's parents took over control of the restaurant. Juan Mari Arzak's father died in 1951, after which time his mother continued to run the restaurant until he took over control of the restaurant. Juan Mari Arzak has two daughters, Marta and Elena, w Juan Mari Arzak - foodswinesfromspain.com FYHEJ