When did you decide you wanted to be a chef?
I grew up cooking with my mother.

If you hadn't become a chef, what would you be?
A professional football player. I have the same passion for it.

Who/what has shaped your cooking the most over the years?
My mother. She made a wonderful stew of chickpeas.

How would you describe your cuisine?
An equilibrium between traditional Spanish and more modern cooking, with influences from Japan and Mexico.

What are your favorite culinary weapons in the kitchen?
A spoon so that I can try everything before it leaves the kitchen

What is your favorite secret ingredient?
Chocolate. I use it in desserts as well as with savory dishes like fish.

If I'm trying to watch my weight and I'm eating at your restaurant, what should I order to eat?
Four to five small meals a day such as salads and pastas

What was the most challenging meal you had to make? Why?
Every meal is done with care so it isn't difficult!

What is your least favorite food?
I like everything!

Which foreign country inspires your style most?
Spain, but also Japan and Mexico.

What do you eat when you are home?
Eggs, potatoes, and steak