Three Michelin stars. That’s DiverXO. Right here before us. This isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a culinary spaceship. A place where flying pigs reign supreme.
Chef Dabiz Muñoz dreamt of this. As a boy he played football. He loved Atletico Madrid. But his true passion ignited in Viridiana restaurant. There he saw his idol Abraham Garcia. That’s where Dabiz discovered haute cuisine. His life changed.
Dabiz’s journey led him to London. He worked in top restaurants like Hakkasan and Nobu. He learned Asian cuisine. He absorbed different cultures. He honed his skills. He was ready to return to Madrid.
DiverXO opened in 2007. It was small. It was cramped. But the talent and tenacity of its chef shone through. Two years later it moved. It thrived. Three Michelin stars soon followed. Dabiz was only 33. He became the second-youngest chef to achieve this accolade.
The interior is stunning. Lazaro Rosa-Violan designed it. White captain’s chairs add a touch of elegance. Whimsical wall paintings bring the fantasy to life. Shining lamps illuminate the space. Air curtains create intimate booths. And yes those flying pigs. They are everywhere. Symbols of creativity and imagination. They represent Dabiz’s ambition. A reminder of his father’s skepticism.
“You’ll get a restaurant when the pigs fly” his father said. Dabiz laughed last. He created a culinary experience unlike any other. The Flying Pigs Cuisine. A 12-course tasting menu. Each course a work of art. A psychedelic dream. A surprising twist.
The menu features Spanish ingredients. But its heart beats with an Asian rhythm. Think Thai Pirinha. Think Laksa Singapore. Think Galician lobster on a Goan beach. Imagine a salad from the back of the fridge. A dish that flips the world upside down.
Dabiz’s desserts are legendary. They are not traditional sweet treats. Expect salty and even spicy surprises. This is DiverXO. This is Dabiz’s world. A rollercoaster of flavors and emotions. A journey into the infinite.
DiverXO isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a statement. It’s a testament to perseverance. It’s a celebration of creativity. It’s a testament to the power of a dream. A dream that took flight. A dream that defied gravity. A dream that involved flying pigs.