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Cook the Book: 'The Family Meal'

Before elbulli shut its doors back in July, it was arguably the most important and influential restaurant in the world. Reservations were made years out for a dinner at the famed restaurant in Roses, Spain. And while much has been written about dining at elbulli, the public knows relatively little about what went on behind the scenes. For instance, has anyone ever stopped and thought about what Ferran Adrià's 75 employees sat down and ate before the restaurant opened for service each night? It might be fun to imagine the staff chowing down on Olive Spheres and Hot Cold Gin Fizzes, but in reality things were a little tamer and a lot more practical for the home cook. The Family Meal is Adrià's latest cookbook, and it's quite a departure from his previous titles. We'll be cooking from it all week.

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Meet & Eat: Ferran Adrià

Leading into this week's recipes from Ferran Adrià's newly released The Family Meal, we were thrilled to have the rare opportunity to sit down and chat about life after elbulli with the man-myth-legend Ferran. "Life hasn't changed at all. We've been doing pretty much the same thing."

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Ferran Adrià Says He's NOT Closing El Bulli Permanently

Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that renowned Spanish chef Ferran Adrià was closing his acclaimed restaurant, El Bulli, permanently. Today, Adrià says that's not the case. The two-year hiatus (2012–2014) that he announced last month is still the plan. [via Cold Mud]...

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Breaking: Ferran Adrià to Close El Bulli in 2012, Reopen with New Concept in 2014

Tweeting from the Madrid Fusión conference in Spain, Food & Wine's Dana Cowin has some big news—"#MadridFusion: Ferran Adrià announced he'd close El Bulli in 2012 for 2 years. Reopen w/new concept in 2014."...

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Old-School Spanish Chef Calls Molecular Gastronomy Unhealthy

Rice and parmesan cookies at El Bulli from smashz on Flickr Whether you love or hate the over-the-top concoctions that marry cuisine and lab experiments, molecular gastronomy may not even be healthy. In his new book, The Kitchen Laid Bare, renowned Catalan chef Santi Santamaría criticizes molecular gastronomy for not only being pretentious, but posing public health concerns. A proponent for natural ingredients, Santamaría compares using synthetic products to "an athlete who dopes." He's had no problem singling out Ferran Adrià, the man behind Michelin-starred El Bulli, where the menu has included liquid ham croquette, passion fruit caviar, and a range of flavored foams. Adrià responded, asserting that all amounts have been approved by EU standards, and that additives...

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How to Get a 2008 El Bulli Reservation

El Bulli is now taking reservations for 2008. Don't bother calling, just cross your fingers and follow Louisa's instructions: If you'd like a reservation at El Bulli next year, then send an email now to bulli@elbulli.com. Simply state your desired dates and number in your party. Remember to include your name, email address, and telephone number. The restaurant is open from April until the end of September/beginning of October, Wednesday to Saturday, for dinner. It's open for lunch in April, May, and June on Sunday only. Related: How to get French Laundry reservations...

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