Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita
Chef, teacher, lecturer, and researcher, he is now considered the foremost authority on traditional Mexican cuisine by specialized critics and the most prolific and important gastronomic writer today. He has published more than 10 titles, including the "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mexican Cuisine" and countless articles in national and international newspapers, magazines, and online media.
Ricardo was the most active chef in the designation of Mexican cuisine as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. He has a long list of national and international awards, including the 2018 Mexican Academy of Gastronomy Award for his invaluable contribution and culinary heritage over more than 20 years.
Its three restaurants: Azul y Oro, Azul Condesa, and Azul Histórico, have received multiple awards in the traditional and similar food categories.