Catalan cuisine – superstar chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants

On today's menu, a mouthwatering starter in the form of an interview with Carme Ruscalleda, a passionate, virtuoso chef who has been awarded seven Michelin stars across three restaurants in Catalonia and Japan. 

For the main course, Judith Càlix from Cuina, Catalonia's favorite foodie magazine, on 20 years of food revolution and five young chefs to check out right now. 

And for dessert, a visit to Alkimia in Barcelona, to hear head chef Jordi Vilà's take on the philosophy and business of running a Michelin-starred restaurant.  

Your maître d' is Lorcan Doherty and Alan Ruiz Terol serves up the palate cleansers. 

This week's Catalan phrase is 'a la taula i al llit, al primer crit', literally 'to the table and to bed on the first shout', it means you should go to eat or sleep straight away when you're called. 

The five young chefs recommended by Judith Càlix are Arnau Muñío, Eli Nolla, Joseba Cruz, Arnau Bosch and Martina Puigvert. More information on Cuina's website.