Mugaritz has been in the spotlight recently thanks to its ninth position on World’s 50 Best restaurants list. The restaurant is run by award-winning San Sebastian chef Andoni Luis Aduriz.

A Maryland native, Chef Johnny Spero staged around the world at restaurants such as Mugaritz and Noma prior to returning to the Washington, D.C. area and working for José Andrés’ Minibar.

then Mugaritz, Alkimia, and El Bulli in Spain. Back from his travels, he helped Daniel Patterson open the award-winning Coi in San Francisco and took on the executive chef position at Plumpjack ...

Le Cordon Bleu and Mugaritz helped build the person I am today and trained my mind to respect whatever ingredients I’m preparing and make sure the result is as close to perfection as it can be." What ...