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A new and eagerly awaited edition of Madrid Fusion is approaching and this year it comes with a lot of novelties and proposals. One of the most interesting of this Madrid Fusion will be the visit of chef Mad Refslund, co-founder of the prestigious Noma and also of the New York restaurant ILIS, which opened last October. On Wednesday, January 31, the Danish chef will give his talk entitled ‘Back to the Future’, where he will present his wood-fired cuisine and share his philosophy based on creating dishes with all the essence of the landscape, making the most of the flavors and textures that his region has to offer. In addition, his talk will also focus on culinary innovation and sustainability, as he is a standard bearer of responsible cuisine.
In ‘Back to the future’, Mads plays with the back-to-basics concept, which he puts into practice so well at his latest opening in New York. This philosophy is based on using ancestral foods and combining techniques from thousands of years ago with modern methods. If you want to attend Mad Refslund’s talk, it will take place at 9:05 am and will open the day of Madrid Fusion on January 31, taking place in the Auditorium of Madrid Fusion Food of Spain.
This is the ILIS restaurant
Located in a former rubber factory warehouse, the name ILIS is a fusion of two Danish words: fire (‘Ild’) and ice (‘Is’). The restaurant’s concept revolves around fire, plants, seafood and game from North America, as well as home-produced oils, vinegars, ferments or misos.
In addition, they offer a unique dining experience for the diner, starting with their large open kitchen, around which the restaurant is built. But they also implement the One House system, created by Mads and Will, in which the chef is directly involved in the design of each diner’s experience, presenting the menu himself, cooking the food and serving the dishes. They currently serve two tasting options: a market menu, and a constantly evolving ‘The Field Guide’ omakase menu.