For foodies, Airbnb's latest coup is undoubtedly the most desirable. That's because it involves the worldwide phenomenon elBulli, the famous Spanish restaurant in Roses, Catalonia
Transformed into a museum that has been open to the public since June 2023, the legendary Spanish restaurant will become, for one night, a hotel. Accommodation giant Airbnb has landed a partnership with visionary chef Ferran Adria for a most unusual experience.
The restaurant closed back in July 2011, but it will exceptionally reopen its doors, not to serve dinner but rather as a spot to spend the night! A special bed has even been specifically designed to accommodate the lucky pair, who will get to fall asleep in a 'plated' structure that evokes the shape of the legendary elBulli spherical olive, Ferran Adria's legendary molecular creation. They will also have access to the spaces where the chef and his kitchen brigade created the dishes. There's even talk of "the pantry chapel" and "the shrine to Saint Stomak." When it comes to the evening meal, the Airbnb guests may feel frustrated at not being able to sample these famous molecular recipes but they're in for a treat as instead, Ferran Adria will take them to one of his favorite restaurants in Roses, as well as, the next day, to the eatery of his brother, Albert Adria, who runs Enigma in Barcelona.
The trip will take place from October 16 to 17 and is free of charge, however, guests will be responsible for their own transportation. Interested parties are invited to register for this unique experience on the ElBulli 1846 page.
Since June 15, 2023, this restaurant, which has seen many of the world's greatest culinary talents, such as Danish chef René Redzepi and Spanish cooking star José Andrés, pass through its kitchens, has been inviting foodies to continue this reflection in a different fashion, as it has been redesigned as a museum. A guided tour of over two hours allows visitors to learn more about the approach of Ferran Adria, who won the title of "World's Best Restaurant" five times for his Roses restaurant. Photos and notebooks are used throughout the tour. Visitors can see for themselves what elBulli's dishes looked like, thanks to plastic or resin reproductions based on the Japanese "shokuhin sampuru" technique.