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    Mikel Gorrotxategi

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    Portrait of Mikel Gorrotxategi

    Portrait of Mikel Gorrotxategi

    i. Biography

    Mikel Gorrotxategi is Executive Chef at Julián de Tolosa in Madrid, Spain. He also heads the Cava Baja location: Casa Julián de Tolosa Cava Baja in Madrid, Spain.

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    The Trajectory

    Restaurant identity is maintained through repetition, control, and continuity of service. At Julián de Tolosa, that work is carried by Mikel Gorrotxategi as Executive Chef.

    Today

    Current kitchen leadership at Julián de Tolosa sits with Gorrotxategi as Executive Chef. His remit also includes Casa Julián de Tolosa Cava Baja in Madrid, placing the same professional charge at the Cava Baja location.

    Signature

    The house signatures named for Gorrotxategi’s kitchen are T-bone steak and Chuletón.

    Accolades

    The principal professional recognition attached to Gorrotxategi is his current role as Executive Chef at Julián de Tolosa.

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    FAQ

    Asked of Mikel

    • What is Mikel Gorrotxategi's day job?

      Mikel Gorrotxategi is known as Executive Chef at Julián de Tolosa in Madrid.

    • What are Mikel Gorrotxategi's most notable roles?

      His notable roles are Executive Chef at Julián de Tolosa and head of Casa Julián de Tolosa Cava Baja in Madrid.

    • What is Mikel Gorrotxategi's craft?

      Executive Chef — Julián de Tolosa (Madrid, Spain).

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