New El Bulli Website

[rcianci]

Looks like El Bulli recently revamped their website. They've got 1200 photos tracing the evolution of their cuisine, a timeline, "historical" documents (such as their permit to put in a miniature golf course back in 1961), and testimonials from the key players. I've been exploring the site for 2 days now and I find it quite engrossing. I'd be interested to read other members' comments.

El Bulli

Edited July 21, 2006 by rcianci (log)

[Gifted Gourmet]

Thank you for finding and sharing this "treasure"! I can see that much of my time will be spent in exploring this vast array of glorious photographs, rcianci!

[barritz]

Amazon.com lists an upcoming book by Ferran Adria that perhaps we all can afford. It's called Chefs Against Hunger and it's only $14.92.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193316909...glance&n=283155

[docsconz]

Wow! Going through photos of the 2005 season made me realize that my experience was only the tip of the iceberg. It is incredible how many different dishes they invent each year.

[docsconz]

Amazon.com lists an upcoming book by Ferran Adria that perhaps we all can afford.  It's called Chefs Against Hunger and it's only $14.92. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193316909...glance&n=283155

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Do you or anyone else know anything about this book?

[jsmeeker]

I guess I am brain dead tonight. I can't seem to find the pictures. I click the link in the OP, then click "EN" for English. Then click the "enter ElBulli.com" link. From there, I am poking around, but can't find photos.

Edit: NEver mind. I finally found them.

Edited July 21, 2006 by jsmeeker (log)

[dvs]

i'm sure i'll sound like a complete looser by asking this, but are all the restaurants considered equal? meaning if i wanted to plan a trip to visit one, is there one over another i should focus on?

[tan319]

Thanks for the tip on this.

but be aware, right before the publication of '98/02', they had a similiar galaria which didn't stay around all that long.

Nice ctuff , thanks a bunch for it!

[BryanZ]

Another definite thanks. It's amazing to see the progression. It's also amazing to see how the dishes from late 80's still are quite innovative today.

[Music]

I can't find the photos, either. What's the secret??

[Darren72]

i'm sure i'll sound like a complete looser by asking this, but are all the restaurants considered equal? meaning if i wanted to plan a trip to visit one, is there one over another i should focus on?

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What do you mean by "all the restaurants"? I think there is only one El Bulli.

[barritz]

I can't find the photos, either.  What's the secret??

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Try this link:

http://www.elbulli.com/catalogo/catalogo/index.php?lang=en

[Music]

Thank you, Barritz -- that works.

[tan319]

Ok, mind is blown once again...

The desserts for 2005 are 'freakin me out.

I need these books!!!!

Beautiful!

PS: I keep seeing desserts with 'CRU' in the title.

Are these inspired by CRU, the restaurant or something else all together?

Thanks in advance!

Edited July 22, 2006 by tan319 (log)

[Shalmanese]

i'm sure i'll sound like a complete looser by asking this, but are all the restaurants considered equal? meaning if i wanted to plan a trip to visit one, is there one over another i should focus on?

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What do you mean by "all the restaurants"? I think there is only one El Bulli.

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At least two

[ASM NY]

Ok, mind is blown once again...

The desserts for 2005 are 'freakin me out.

I need these books!!!!

Beautiful!

PS: I keep seeing desserts with 'CRU' in the title.

Are these inspired by CRU, the restaurant or something else all together?

Thanks in advance!

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Something else all together. They named CRU preparations in which they vacuum seal fruits or vegetables in syrup (and in some cases with added flavoring like mint or rose water), and are refrigerated, the syrup infuses the fruit and it changes their texture and flavor, as well as adding a certain "transulsence" to them.

Why exactly CRU and not something else, have no idea, but in the 2005 book, they make reference to any idea or concept they have seen in any other restaurant (and there are many of these references), they make no mention of CRU or any other restaurant for this technique.

[tan319]

So it's a vac-packed cold infusion very interesting!

Thanks for that info, much appreciated

[BryanZ]

What is PYO?

[ASM NY]

What is PYO?

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Where are you seeing PYO?