Aitor Zabala

I never realized how profound creativity could be until I encountered "El Bulli: El Sabor del Mediterráneo" in 1997. El Bulli and Ferran Adrià ignited a dream within me, showing that cooking could be an art form. This book, more than just recipes, revealed the essence of Mediterranean cuisine and inspired me to explore my creative potential. Since then, I've pursued a journey to blend storytelling with culinary expression, striving to share the magic of creativity with others.

Somni opened in 2018 in Beverly Hills, achieving meteoric success. By the following year, it had earned two Michelin stars, placing our small space at the pinnacle of gastronomy. With a single table for ten diners, we made dreams come true and broke molds. Sadly, after two years, the pandemic forced us to pause the dream and close. Sometimes, magic emerges unexpectedly. We turned misfortune into an opportunity for transformation, realizing that an exciting period of reflection was beginning. Over the past three intense years, we reworked the concept of Somni, dreaming about the dream. This journey has been one of introspection, research, analysis, and creative experimentation—a continuous laboratory of reassessment, leading to a renewed and elevated version of our project.