Eneko Atxa is a Basque chef born in 1977, best known as the chef and owner of Azurmendi, a restaurant located near Bilbao, Spain, that has earned three Michelin stars and recognition among the World's 50 Best Restaurants. His cooking draws on traditional Basque flavors and ingredients, reinterpreted through contemporary techniques with a marked emphasis on environmental sustainability. Though primarily known as a working chef rather than a cookbook author, his culinary philosophy is documented in published form, including the volume Azurmendi, which reflects the ideas and preparations central to his restaurant.