El Celler de Can Roca Flashcards
Location?
Girona, Spain
Who are the brothers?
Chef - Joan
Sommelier - Josep
Pastry Chef - Jordi
Interesting facts
Twice ranked No. 1 restaurant in the world.
In 2018, Jordi Roca starred in chefs table for pastry.
The brothers plan to open a chocolate factory and boutique hotel in Girona soon.
Cuisine and vibe?
Gastronomy. Complex creations inspired by the roca’s childhood memories. Their parents owned a restaurant in the Girona and still cook for the staff everyday. A sense of playfulness is instilled in the dishes with innovative cooking techniques and unique presentations that stimulate the mind as much as the senses. The wine pairings could be a reason to visit alone.
An airy and elegant dining room. You will see three rocks as the center piece. Each represents one of the brothers who’s last name translates to ‘rock.’
Signature dishes?
Frozen Olives - picked directly from a bonsai olive tree that explode with flavor in the mouth
Freeze Dried Oyster shells with oyster tartare
Bite sized interpretations of the readitional basque shines and a dessert infused with ‘essence of old book’
Number on 50 BEST?
no 2