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Catalan ingredients are moving onto the world stage thanks to celebrated Barcelona chefs
Barcelona has long been the hub of Catalan nightlife; an entire city seemingly infused with joie de vive.
Catalan cuisine is developing rapidly in its cultural climate, with local chefs use local ingredients in new and exciting ways.
Their efforts are being recognised internationally, not only with coveted awards such as Michelin stars, but with celebrity clientèle flocking to sample the city's taste sensations.
The video on this page looks at one success story in particular, Restaurant Arola, run by Chef Sergi Arola, a gastronomic visionary famous for his whimsical interpretation of tapas.
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