A past dish at Manresa from Chef David Kinch: Shellfish in bonito broth with golden raspberries. Photo credit: Chris Schmauch
Chef/owner David Kinch is a world-renowned chef whose accolades include Michelin stars, many James Beard awards and nominations, and being crowned champion on an episode of Iron Chef. For more on the talented Kinch, a Santa Cruz resident, read my interview on Examiner.com.
Manresa hasn’t made this list – which is based on opinions from 800 international restaurant industry experts – since 2006. This year, it’s number 48 on the list. The only other California restaurant on this global list is Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurant The French Laundry (number 43). Copenhagen’s Noma is number one for the third consecutive year. The list is compiled by England’s Restaurant magazine. The US has eight restaurants in the top 50, while England has three (with two in London – two is the same number that Mexico City, San Sebastián, Stockholm and Tokyo have). Other interesting facts: New York and Paris each have five restaurants, and Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant Dinner – which only opened in February 2011 – is this year’s highest debut, entering the list for the first time at number 9.
Manresa is located at 320 Village Lane in Los Gatos; for reservations call (408) 354-4330.
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