Eneko Atxa is chef-owner of Azurmendi. Eneko began his path into gastronomy at the age of 15 at the Culinary School of Leioa in Biscay, combining his study time with work at a restaurant where he learned traditional Basque cuisine. Later he took a step forward and he worked for several prestigious restaurants where he developed his very own style. In 2005, after being head chef in several kitchens, he decided to open his own restaurant: Azurmendi, in Larrabetzu near Bilbao. Azurmendi, Eneko’s home in his own words, won three Michelin stars one by one in straight years from 2007 to 2012. As the Michelin guide granted the third star, Azurmendi became the first and only restaurant in Biscay obtaining this distinction, and Eneko, 35 years old, one of the youngest chefs in Spain obtaining such recognition.  With a constant commitment to health, solidarity, and sustainability, Azurmendi has received twice the award for the Most Sustainable Restaurant from The World's 50 Best Restaurants. It has also been named the Best Restaurant in Europe according to OAD (Opinionated About Dining), and Best Restaurant in the World according to the luxury magazine Elite Traveler. Eneko was awarded the National Gastronomy Award 2015, Chef of the Year in Europe 2019 at Madrid Fusion, National Prize for Healthy Gastronomy to the Most Outstanding Personality 2018, and has been part of the European's Young Leaders.  At the same time, the chef continues his international expansion, after opening his restaurants ENEKO in London, in Larrabetzu, in Tokyo, ENEKO Bilbao in the Euskalduna Palace, and ENEKO and BASQUE in Lisbon. (Bilbao, Spain) @enekoatxa