Juan mari arzak biography of donald
Juan Mari was the driving genius of a trend that began in the s, in northern Spain.
Juan Mari's personality permeates Arzak's cuisine....
Juan Mari Arzak
Juan Mari Arzak is a renowned and internationally recognized chef, famous for his extraordinary work at the "Arzak" restaurant, founded by his grandfather José Maria in 1897.
Born in 1942 in San Sebastian, Basque Country, Juan Mari is the son of Juan Ramon Arzak and Francisca Arratibel.
From a young age, he showed interest and curiosity in food, spending a lot of time with his grandparents in the family restaurant. Even as a child, he was involved in the kitchen, but his love for culinary art solidified when he attended hospitality school in Madrid.
After finishing his studies, he completed his mandatory military service, then returned to San Sebastian to work at "Arzak," now run by his parents.
After his return to the family restaurant, Juan Mari mainly dealt with the preparation of roast meats, until the death of his father in 1951, when he and his mother took over the reins of the restaurant.
In 1966, Juan Mari officially became the chef, aspiring to make "Ar