Do You Know the Greatest Chefs in the World?

Martin Berasategui, Spain

Berasategui was birthed into one of the most notable restaurant families in Spanish history. He was taught the basics by his parents and aunt, who owned Bodegon Alejandro in San Sebastian, Spain. He left for France at the age of 15 to study with the best chefs of the time period. He returned to Spain and opened his own restaurant with his wife. Over time, he accumulated 12 Michelin stars, which made him the most decorated Spanish chef of all time. 

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • There are around 2,000 thunderstorms happening on Earth at all times.
  • Shakespeare's plays feature the word "love" about 10 times more than the word "hate."
  • The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because "there was no suitable living candidate." This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.
  • Goats have accents.
Next Page →