Juan Mari Arzak
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Juan Mari Arzak Arratibel (born 31 July 1942)
Personal life
Arzak was an only child born to Juan Ramon Arzak and Francisca Arratibel in San Sebastián, Spain.[2][3] He spent much of his childhood in his grandparents' restaurant. Later, Juan Mari Arzak's parents took over control of the restaurant. Juan Mari Arzak's father died in 1951, after which time his mother continued to run the restaurant until he took over control of the restaurant. Juan Mari Arzak has two daughters, Marta and Elena, with Maite Espina.[2]
Professional life
Arzak said that his interest in cooking began at birth, and that in his childhood he would help in his family's restaurant. However, his real interest in cuisine didn't begin until his time at a hotel management school in Madrid.
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Notes
- ^ "Juan María Arzak - Juan María Arzak -". Archived from the original on 2008-07-26. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ a b c d e "ARZAK". Archived from the original on 2009-02-03. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ a b c Ruta del Vino de Rioja Alavesa. (2009, Winter) En los fogones con... Juan Mari Arzak. Rioja Alavesa Magazine, 0(2), 16-23.
- ^ "Noticias última hora de hoy | EITB Noticias".
- ^ "Elena Arzak: Head chef at Arzak Restaurant in San Sebastian".