The regional secretary for Tourism, Francesc Colomer, stressed that "this will be a great opportunity to value the excellence of Valencian gastronomy and to recognize the talent of our chefs", after the official announcement of the appointment of the city of Valencia as the venue for the next Michelin star award gala for restaurants in Spain and Portugal in 2022.
In the same way, he stated that "it will be a step forward in the consolidation of the Valencian Community as a gastronomic destination, which is the fundamental objective of our Exquisit Mediterrani".
Colomer has met this Wednesday with representatives of the gastronomic guide, who traveled to the capital of the Turia, to tie the details of the celebration of the event.
For the head of Turisme, it is necessary to continue working together from all administrations, as well as with the private sector, for a common cause, which is "to highlight the great potential of our product and the work of our chefs to show it to the world" . Without a doubt, "receiving the Michelin gala legitimizes us in this regard", he asserted.
According to the organizers of the gala, the choice of the city as the venue for this event has been based on "gastronomic heritage, its own culinary personality and the varied offer of Valencian cuisine".
The organizers have also highlighted the ability of Valencian chefs to combine "traditional recipes and sophisticated elaborations with local and seasonal products, as well as the evolution of cuisine that has allowed Valencia to consolidate itself as a culinary temple for lovers of good food. ".
For the Councilor for Tourism and Internationalization and President of Visit València, Emiliano García, "it is an honor and a compliment to host such awards of such magnitude as the Michelin, especially after the hard months that the Spanish hospitality industry has experienced. sector that has had the capacity to adapt to an adverse environment with responsibility ".
The councilor stressed that Valencian and Spanish gastronomy "represent a lifestyle, identity and tradition, an essential pillar, not only of the economy, but also of our society." "We welcome this news as a recognition of the cuisine of our Region, which has 21 restaurants distinguished with at least one Michelin star," he added.
For his part, the deputy for Tourism, Jordi Mayor, has highlighted that an event "of such projection as this gala represents the good fruits of effective collaboration between administrations and, of course, the possibility of bringing the gastronomy of the entire province , its products and its culinary culture at levels of maximum exposure, which, in turn, influences a better positioning of the Valencian territory in the national and international scene when it comes to being a next destination for visitors and tourists. ".
València, venue of the 2022 Michelin Gala
Valencia has been the city chosen by Michelin for the celebration of the Gala for the presentation of the Michelin Guide Spain & Portugal 2022. The city of Turia takes over from Madrid as the organizing city and, for the first time in its history, becomes the home of the Gala, which will take place in an emblematic setting yet to be revealed.
Note that Quique Dacosta, awarded with three Michelin stars, will be the gastronomic coordinator of the event, in which all the news of the most anticipated publication of the year will be revealed.
About the Michelin guide
The Michelin Guide selects the best restaurants and hotels in the 30 countries in which it operates. Showcase of world gastronomy, discover the culinary dynamism of a country, as well as new trends and future talents. Creator of value for restaurants thanks to the distinctions it attributes each year, the Michelin guide contributes to the prestige of local gastronomy and the tourist attraction of the territories.
Finally, it should be noted that the Valencian Community has no less than 21 restaurants distinguished with a Michelin Star in the selection of the Michelin Guide Spain & Portugal 2021, in addition to 38 Bib Gourmand, 60 'The Michelin Plate' and an establishment with the new Star Michelin green.
