Victor Arguinzoniz is a culinary genius hailing from Spain. His restaurant, Etxebarri, located in the tiny Basque village of Axpe, has become a pilgrimage site for food enthusiasts seeking mind-blowing dishes cooked entirely on the grill. At Etxebarri, Arguinzoniz’s radical approach to grilling elevates pristine ingredients into uncanny versions of themselves. Forget charred cardboard—here, you’ll find delicate oysters, giant red Palamós prawns, and even real Iranian beluga caviar transformed by the flames. His genius lies in highlighting, not masking, the natural taste of hyperdelicate foods. With dishes that defy convention, Victor Arguinzoniz has become Spain’s new hearth hero, revolutionizing cuisine with meat and fire, all while maintaining a humble reverence for nature.

Curated by the World Culinary Awards