With over two million restaurant reservation requests every year, it's not hard to see why elBulli, located in the Spanish town of Roses on the Costa Brava, has created a buzz in the world of haute cuisine. Now, for the first time ever, Phaidon's new 632-page tome, A Day at elBulli, throws opens the doors of the world's most exclusive restaurant to reveal a behind-the-scenes look at its fabulous food and superstar chef. Packed with 1,000 colour photographs, the book is an essential read for anyone who's interested in good grub, from food fanatics to industry professionals. What makes elBulli so special? Why are people willing to wait a year for a table? All is revealed within the glossy pages of this coffee-table classic, and so much more. The book traces 24-hours at elBulli, beginning at daybreak when restaurant staff visit local markets to source ingredients and going right the way through to Ferran's morning experimentation sessions and finishing with the arrival of guests in the evening. The book also gives readers an insight into Ferran's somewhat scientific approach to cooking, including his much talked-about molecular gastronomy methods. So if you struggle to get a table like the rest of us, at least you'll have this little gem to console yourself with while you wait.
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