Below we show you the winners in the latest edition of the National Gastronomy Awards Gala.
The National Gastronomy Awards have been held annually for 4 decades, and they seek to value the work of the subjects involved in the extensive world of food and beverages related to gastronomy, preparation, dining room, sommelier, etc.
It is a great ode to the exciting and extraordinary evolution that our gastronomy has undergone, especially since the beginning of the new century …
- In the section of the Best Chef
The award has gone to the figure of Victor Arguinzoniz, from the Etxebarri restaurant (Atxondo, Vizcaya), which sees and transforms haute cuisine from a self-taught perspective, where its best exponent is embers.
Innovative and above all constant, he has managed to win the prize ahead of other figures on the national culinary scene such as Albert Adriá, Ramón Freixa, Paco Morales and Jesús Sanchez.
- In the category of Best Sommelier
The professionalism and good work of Carlos Echapresto, It has made him the winner of this year, as a result of his management at the head of the winery of the family restaurant, Venta Moncalvillo, where its more than 1.200 references catapult it to one of the best and most valued.
A great connoisseur and educator who perfectly combines the activity of the room with the informative and educational, especially and very prominent in DOCa wines. Rioja.
On this occasion, the other candidates for the award were Josep Martínez from Via Veneto and Raúl Miguel Revilla from Zalacaín.
- Regarding the Best Theater Director
The third of the Sandoval brothers from the restaurant La Coque, in Humanes, Juan Diego Sandoval placeholder image, has been chosen in this edition, masterfully conducting the family business in a dynamic and elegant way.
His award has been recognized by the jury ahead of other room managers such as Julio Delgado from Almacén de Avila or María Jesús Gil from Casa Fermín.
- In the category for Best Labor Periodistics
The versatile gastronomic journalist, writer, editor and chronicler Luis Cepeda, has been the winner, thus contributing to give more prestige, if possible, to his informative work through years of gastronomic chronicle in newspapers such as El País, or sector publications such as Sobremesa, Tapas, Esquire, Origen or Elle Gourmet.
An important recognition that stands ahead of the other two candidates, Javier Antoja and Mikel Zeberio.
- In the category of Best Periodical Publication on Paper
La BEEF Magazine!, has been the award. His quarterly chronicle focused mainly on the male public who are fond of cooking, it is not exclusive for all women who love meat and cooking.
The publication belongs to the Zinet Media group and is also published in Germany and France.
- In the category of Best Digital Periodical Publication
The Gastroeconomy digital Magazine is the winner and responds to the deserved award for the intense work of the personal project of the journalist Marta Fernández Guadaño, who since 2011 helps and collaborates in making the name of Spanish gastronomy grow on the Internet, with expertise and good content.
- In the Category A Lifetime
El Founder and president of Grupo Pesquera, Alejandro Fernández has been chosen.
A life devoted to the wine world and one of the forerunners and pioneers of the world-renowned DO Ribera del Duero. Since the 70s when he opened the first winery, he has not stopped creating and innovating, making wines of recognized prestige in various geographical areas of the national territory. Ribera del Duero, Zamora or La Mancha.
- In category Special Gastronomy
The Vivanco Family and Foundation they have been recognized on this occasion, thanking and giving the necessary value to a history linked to Rioja wine since the beginning of the last century.
A family project that continues after the death of the patriarch, which is professionally managed by uniting avant-garde and tradition, which was consolidated in 2004 with the opening of the Vivanco Foundation in Briones, dedicated to the promotion of Wine Culture.
- In the category of best publication (Healthy Gastronomy).
dining room has been chosen. Work of Almudena Villegas, author of numerous treatises on gastronomy, such as that of the Great Masters of the History of Gastronomy , or the recent novel narrating the life of Marco Gavio Apicio in ancient Rome and his scenic taste for banquets.
- In the Most Outstanding Personality category (Healthy Gastronomy).
The chef Rodrigo de la Calle has been chosen, adding another award to his culinary career that is based on his own style of cooking based on an educational and healthy spirit.
Creator of the “green revolution” concept and representative of gastrobotany that he exploits to perfection in his restaurant in the Sierra de Madrid, El Invernadero, where sustainability and health are the focus of haute vegetable cuisine.
- In the category Best Institution (Healthy Gastronomy).
La Spanish Nutrition Foundation, has been chosen.
Commonly known as “the FEN”, it contributes to the knowledge and study of the nutritional habits of Spaniards, promoting a current of communication in a scientific and industrial sense.
Link to Other editions of the national gastronomy awards.