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News, press coverage and stories from the Paulo Airaudo Group.
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Amelia, One Step Forward
In his latest article, Spanish food critic Carlos Maribona highlights Amelia’s new chapter at the Hotel María Cristina in San Sebastián, describing the move as an important step in Paulo Airaudo’s ambition to position Amelia among the city’s leading gastronomic destinations.
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Paulo Airaudo featured in Food & Wine España’s Best New Chefs España edition
Paulo Airaudo appears in the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Food & Wine España — Best New Chefs España, with a feature dedicated to Amelia’s evolution and its new chapter at Hotel María Cristina.
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The Rising Generation of Women in Fine Dining” — Expansión
We’re proud to see two members of the Paulo Airaudo Group recognised by Expansión as part of the new generation of women shaping Spanish fine dining.
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Da Lorenzo: A Venetian Gem Featured in Revista Hostelería
Minor Hotels invites guests on a culinary journey through Italy’s most iconic destinations.
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Amelia ranked 3rd in the Basque Country in the Macarfi Guide 2026
Among the top-ranked restaurants in the Basque Country according to the Macarfi Guide 2026.
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Fine Dining or Failure? Paulo Airaudo Questions the Economics of Gastronomy at Madrid Fusión
Paulo Airaudo speaks at Madrid Fusión about the balance of art and business.
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Sartoria by Paulo Airaudo Joins the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026
Sartoría enters the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026.
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Aleia earns second Michelin star
Aleia joins Barcelona’s two-Michelin-star restaurants
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Champagne Tasting at Amelia
An exclusive champagne experience at Amelia, San Sebastián.
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Sartoria: Italian Fine Dining in Bangkok
Sartoría opens atop Bangkok's Empire Building.
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“Caviar, rum ice cream and mole”, among the 6 best desserts in Spain according to MICHELIN
Amelia's dessert of caviar, rum ice cream, roasted plantain and mole poblano is named by MICHELIN Guide inspectors one of the six best in Spain.
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Luca's at La Gemma Florence
Luca's opens inside the prestigious La Gemma Hotel.
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Paulo Airaudo: eight Michelin stars across the group
Eight Michelin stars across the group.
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Paulo Airaudo: A Journey Through Michelin Recognition
Profile of Paulo Airaudo's Michelin star journey.
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Amelia: Basque Country culinary treasure
Amelia celebrated as one of Euskadi's finest.
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Rafa de Bedoya: Excellence Recognized
Rafa de Bedoya receives recognition at Aleia.
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The Best Chef Awards 2025
International recognition at Best Chef Awards.
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Da Lorenzo: A New Venture in Venice
Da Lorenzo opens in a secret Venetian garden.
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Interview | Guía Michelin
In-depth Michelin Guide conversation.
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Amelia & Ibai in Bon Viveur
Both featured in Bon Viveur magazine.
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Aleia in OAD
Aleia recognized by Opinionated About Dining.
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NOI, 2 Michelin stars
Noi receives second Michelin star.
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Ibai, the temple of Basque cuisine
Ibai honored as temple of Basque cooking.