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Adrià Protégé Felip Planas Will Cook at Mercat

Mercat writes in to reveal the identity of those visiting Catalan toques. Paula Casanovas, one of the youngest chefs to receive a Michelin star (at 25, as the owner the Costa Brava region’s Les Petxines), has designed a seven-course, $50 tasting menu along with her partner in Lloret de Mar’s Freu, Felip Planas. Planas worked at el Bulli for two years before becoming the executive chef for Ferran Adrià’s catering services and then going on to open OT. Here’s a look at their prix fixe, available from February 16 to 23.

Crestas de Tonyina
Bonito marinated in olives and wrapped and fried in wonton

Crema de Esparrecs I Erizos
White Asparagus soup with Sea Urchin

Ensalada De Bogavant
Lobster salad served on a bed of tomatoes, Potato purée and Orange rinds

Canelons de Rabo de Toro
Oxtail Canelones served with Langostines

Coca de Pato con Peras
Coca bread topped with Duck, Pears, Cinnamon and vegetables

Bacalla Amb Berenjenas
Fresh cod served with eggplant, yogurt, curry and caramelized peanuts

Madalena de Platan
Banana cupcake served with toffee and ice cream

Adrià Protégé Felip Planas Will Cook at Mercat