I have just returned from two wonderful weeks in Barcelona and the only well-known Chef Ferran is indeed Ferran Adria from El Bulli outside of BCN. Although we dined wonderfully in this amazing city, we did not make it to El... (7 replies, last updated by bcncwn August 19, 2008)

I figured this would get more attention than my last post. And no, this is not something that will be answered with "Go to Le Sanctuaire." I’m making this recipe tonight for 10 people... (2 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston August 13, 2009)

No, not the man but the coffee table book, “A Day at El Bulli.” I spotted it at the San Francisco Costco, priced in the low $20’s,IIRC, about $10 less than Amazon’s price. (0 replies, last updated by Xiao Yang November 9, 2008)

While I was running into the Vietnamese Noodle House to pick up some pho to-go Sunday evening, I noticed Adria Mediterranean Cuisine & Bar was open. (Just to the left of the Noodle House.) If I didn’t have my soup waiting... (10 replies, last updated by whs April 3, 2009)

Not sure if anyone else was able to make it over to Harvard last night for Ferran Adria's appearance (let alone into the main room – a total mob scene), but it was pretty interesting. He spoke – with the help of a... (21 replies, last updated by tatamagouche December 12, 2008)

Nestlé Hires Ferran Adria to introduce new varieties of its Cailler brand of Swiss-made chocolate including Jasmine tea-flavored bars. See article. Link: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/3656765.html (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team February 15, 2006)

I just got through watching this DVD and have to say it’s terrific – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in Ferran Adria and El Bulli – and everything that implies. It’s done by Tony Bourdain, and... (7 replies, last updated by jacquelinec July 15, 2006)

this month and then it was only a passing reference, so I was kind of spellbound. Here’s a link to the Time Magazine blurb about him...quite the chef as artist photo, he wasn’t that scary looking on TV. Link:... (7 replies, last updated by torta basilica April 15, 2005)

This turned up today on the BBC, the continued railing by a rival Spanish chef against Adria for using additives in his creations, and for changing the definition of greatness in cooking;... (14 replies, last updated by summerUWS2008 August 8, 2008)

I am looking for the recipe for Albert Adria's microwave pistachio sponge cake. I am not sure if the pistachios should be ground or whole and then filtered. Any details are helpful. Thanks (1 reply, last updated by buttertart January 28, 2009)

I am looking for the recipe for Albert Adria's microwave pistachio sponge cake. I am not sure if the pistachios should be ground or whole and then filtered. Any details are helpful. Thanks (2 replies, last updated by TheRockChef February 16, 2009)

We’ve heard so much about Chef Adria and his restaurant El Bulli in Spain. His experimental takes on cuisine are compelling...but have any Chowhounders actually eaten there? Are there any reliable reviews about his work or... (7 replies, last updated by ferret November 11, 2008)

Ferran Adria is helping Lay’s develop potato chips that he says “contain a touch of the free-spirited philosophy behind his celebrated cuisine” according to an article in the New York Times. Link:... (2 replies, last updated by butterfly August 18, 2005)

Are there any good offshoots of the Adria movement in Madrid? We are going to be there in a week and would like a great food experience for the saturday night. (6 replies, last updated by RichardA January 28, 2007)

This year’s J Beard auction/dinner features Adria (F) and Arzak (J-M). The auction begins at 4:30 pm, on Sunday, November 16. Dinner and auction venue is Essex House (presumably non-ADNY portion, due to ADNY seating... (1 reply, last updated by cabrales August 11, 2003)