For the third consecutive year, Dabiz Muñoz has been chosen as the best chef in the world. This was announced yesterday by The Best Chefs Awards during its annual gala, which on this occasion was held in the Mexican city of Mérida. Among the rest of the night’s winners is also Albert Adrià, from Barcelona’s Enigma, who now occupies second position in the ranking, and the Slovenian Ana Rose, from Hisa Franko (Kobarid).
How much does it cost and what is the waiting list like to dine at the restaurant of the best chef in the world? A couple of years ago DiverXo made headlines for raising the price of its tasting menu, which is among the most expensive in Spain: 365 euros, to which a ‘Selection of Wine Pairing’ option can be added for 300 euros or another ‘High Flight Pairing’ for 600 euros.
At the moment, the name of DiverXo’s menu is ‘Flying Pigs’ Kitchen’ and it is made up of a dozen individual stories that do not seek interconnection despite sharing the creative DNA, as well as the citrus notes and chillies that They are part of the dressings in each of the preparations (about 15 citrus fruits and about 20 different chili peppers throughout the menu).
Each dish contains numerous preparations, as if it were a Russian doll. Or, as he says, “nothing is out of place in a traditional stew with all its elements or in a melody in which, no matter how many instruments there are, everything has to make sense.” This is how Dabiz Muñoz works in his kitchen.
Regarding the waiting list, the restaurant is full during the months of November or December; although it is not difficult to find a loose table. For example, if you wanted to eat there next Wednesday the 29th at 1:00 p.m. with four people you could do so.
Starting in January, the reservation calendar is much clearer. You could practically find a table almost every day the restaurant is open. From March onwards, the reservation calendar has not yet been opened.
