| Gaig | |
|---|---|
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1989 |
| Owner(s) | Carles Gaig, Fina Navarro |
| Head chef | Daniel Alonso |
| Food type | Catalan |
| Street address | Carrer de la Nau Santa Maria, 5 |
| City | Les Corts, Barcelona |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 08017 |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 41°23′30″N2°07′55″E / 41.39174°N 2.13183°E |
| Other locations | Yes |
| Website | restaurantgaig |
Gaig is a Spanish restaurant chain founded in 1989 by chef Carles Gaig. In 1993, it obtained a Michelin star. [1] [2]
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