Stars on a platter
It's unclear, then, why—with a few exceptions—only the chef goes on stage to collect the award, eloquently symbolized by a chef's jacket with the emblem embroidered on it.
Although they weren't invited, at Tuesday's gala some waiters dared to take to the stage to share the glory with their kitchen colleagues. Among them were Ismael Álvarez Justo from Chispa Bistró, Montse Abellá from Velascoabellá, Aída González from Gofio, and María Egea from Frases in Murcia—all fundamental pillars of their respective projects. However, others like Bruno Jordán from Ansils and Carles Aymerich from Esperit Roca, who also had plenty to celebrate, were noticeably absent.
Especially in a guide like the Spanish one, which demands such high service standards from restaurants when awarding stars. There are no awards here for street stalls or traditional eateries, as in other countries. If the aim is to share the credit for the arduous process of earning a star, it would be fair to acknowledge that some of them have been handed to them on a silver platter by excellent waiters.
