Eneko Atxa
Spanish cook
Eneko Atxa Azurmendi (born September 14, 1977) is a Spanish Basque cuisine chef, known for his sustainability practices.
Career
Atxa started in the culinary world at age 15 at the Culinary School of Leioa in Biscay, Basque Country, but was initially trained by his mother and grandmother. He combined his study time with work at their restaurant, where he learned traditional Basque cuisine. Later he worked for several restaurants. After this apprenticeship, he moved on to prestigious restaurants, developing his own personality and style.
In 2005, after several head chef positions in renowned restaurants, he decided to open his own restaurant, Azurmendi*** (also known as Azurmedi***). In 2012, Azurmendi*** was awarded 3 Michelin stars, becoming the first and only restaurant in Biscay to obtain this distinction. This makes Atxa, at 35, one of the youngest chefs in Spain to achieve three stars. Azurmendi***, with three Michelin stars and one green star, has twice been awarded the "most sustainable restaurant" in The World's 50 Best list.
In 2012, he finished a bioclimatic building for his restaurant using recycled materials (aluminium, glass, plastic and slag) and renewable energy (which has resulted in 50% energy savings).
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