19-10-2018
Gastronomika 2018, the 20th edition, from Sunday 7th October with the traditional gala dinner, and then the congress itself in San Sebastian from Monday to Wednesday 8-10th, when the curtain fell over the protagonists of years and years of restaurant greatness in the Basque (Spanish and international) town. On the stage of the auditorium there were, among others, Juan Mari Arzak, Martin Berasategui and Pedro Subijana, each one representing a restaurant-legend and three stars, all in San Sebastian. With them, many colleagues and all those who make the organization led by Roser Torras work. Reporter Xavier Agulló, one of the historic voices on the Basque stage, thus found it easy to repeat what he always says at the end of the congress: «Ladies and gentlemen, this was a memorable edition».
Rafael Garcia Santos, behind him José Carlos Capel
Matias Perdomo, of Contraste in Milan, on the stage of Gastronomika 2018. In the background, to the right, Simon Press, chef and partner
The end of Gastronomika 2018: everyone’s on stage Gastronomika, and all that happened before that, on a smaller scale, is part of 40 years of restaurant history. At first, it had no competition. Later, like every good idea, it was followed by many more congresses and festivals, including Identità. Today communication is conveyed mostly on websites, blogs and social networks. Often it’s enough for a dish to look good and colourful, ready for Instagram, and this is a mistake because there has to be more than a click. A title, a photo and an appearance. Everyone is allowed their 15 minutes of celebrity. It’s not much. Internet and social networks must convey ideas too, not just colours. Let’s hang onto Gastronomika, James Beard Foundation, Madrid Fusion, Melbourne food & wine festival…
The end of Gastronomika 2018: everyone’s on stage
Translated into English by Slawka G. Scarso
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