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Castilla y León tapas contest awards top prizes to Valladolid chefs

The second official Pinchos and Tapas Contest of Castilla y León concluded in León, with establishments from Valladolid sweeping the top honors. Jiale Pan, chef at the Jiapan restaurant, secured first place with ‘Doce/29’, a bao featuring lechazo reduction and shiitake ash. Alejandro San José Birnbaum of Habanero Taquería took second place with ‘Milpa’, while Juan Carlos Jiménez Pradas of Azul Mediterráneo earned third with ‘Belemchazo’.

The competition, presided over by chef Pepe Solla, featured participants from all nine provinces of the region, showcasing local products and culinary techniques. Additional awards were given for the most traditional tapa, the most avant-garde tapa, and the best tapa concept. It was announced that the 2027 edition of the contest will be held in Palencia.

In separate entertainment news, the new season of MasterChef Celebrity premiered on Telefe in Argentina. Hosted by Wanda Nara, the season features 24 celebrities and a jury including Maru Botana, Damián Betular, and Germán Martitegui. The premiere achieved high viewership, reaching rating peaks of 15 points.

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Castilla y León · Damián Betular · Germán Martitegui · Jiale Pan · Maru Botana · MasterChef Celebrity · Pepe Solla · Ruth Lorenzo · Telefe · Wanda Nara

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