Customer Reviews
A feast for the eyes - By: sminda, 05 Nov 2008 
If you have ever wanted to experience the best foodin the world (as has been voted), this book is for you. 'A Day at ElBulli' covers a single dayin chronological order spanning over 600 captivating pages. Don't expect an extensive narrative or cookbook format from this volume (though they are both included - try his recipes & see how you compare); however, for those interestedin experiencing what the world's best restaurant is like this is a must, especially at this price. The book is full of beautiful photographs that fill nearly every page with either shots of amazing food or the behind-the-scenes workin the kitchen.
A Day at elBulli clearly illustrates the genius & passion of Ferran Adria & offers a small glimpse at this world renowned restaurant for those of us not fortunate enough to dine therein person. Simply amazing!
Restaurant bible - By: Mr. A. T, 19 Oct 2008 this book is absolutely maqnificent. i've always been a fan of el bulli but the book has blown my mind open. the things they do there are amazing. i am a chef myself & although 99.99% of the recipes are impossible to doin the majority of kitchens, it just shows you how much they've raised the bar & why they are considered the best restaurantin the world. Even if you are not interestedin food the pictures alone make this a perfect coffee table book.
El Bulli Explained - By: Topsy, 10 Oct 2008 I had read a lot about El Bulli & Ferran Adriain newspapers & magazines, but his restaurant always seemed remote & mysterious. This book goes into great detail to show how "the world's number one restaurant" actually works, from 6am when the sun comes up to 2am when the customers have left & the door is locked. It's fascinating (and a little frightening) to see the lengths that Adria & his team go toin order to ensure that every guest has the best experience. There are some recipes, but you'd need a candyfloss machine & various other arcane bits of kit to make them all. The food looks delicious, sometimes familiar & often wierd, but the pictures of the guests eating show that they're having fun. Now that my appetite has been whetted I want to get a table, they are just about to open reservations for the 2009 season. In the meantime I've got the book to keep me dreaming of culinary heaven.
