Spanish Catalan chef
Santi Santamaria
Santiago Santamaria i Puig, known as Santi Santamaria, was a Spanish Catalan avant-garde chef.
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- Profession
- Spanish Catalan chef
- Born
- 1957-07-16

Overview
Santiago Santamaria i Puig, known as Santi Santamaria, was a Spanish Catalan avant-garde chef. He was the first Catalan chef and owner to have his restaurant receive three stars from the Michelin Guide.
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