It’s raining Michelin stars over Spain

On 24th November in Tenerife, Canary Islands, the Michelin guide announced the Spanish restaurants honoured with stars for 2018. In a gala event at the Ritz-Carlton it was revealed that two restaurants in Spain can newly boast the three star accolade, the highest award offered, bringing the total to an impressive 11 three star establishments across the country. Add to this five new two star chefs and 17 restaurants awarded their first Michelin star, and Spanish gastronomy reaffirms its status as a powerhouse of contemporary cuisine.

Spain now holds 242 Michelin stars in total, maintaining the nation’s firm position in the company of the worlds most decorated countries. Not one Spanish restaurant lost a star from last year, apart from three that closed, indicating that the caliber of cuisine is still on the rise.

A new double-triple

The biggest praise goes to the two new three star chefs: Angel Leon of Aponiente near Cadiz in Andalusia, and…