The three Michelin-starred El Celler is run by three brothers Josep, Jordi and Joan Roca.

WSJ: Spain's El Celler de Can Roca world's No. 1 eatery

But El Celler de Can Roca is not the only bright light in the post-El Bulli landscape.

BBC: Spain��s Catalonia after El Bulli

Not far from El Celler de Can Roca, La Calendula's menu is built entirely around the flowers and plants that are typical of Costa Brava and Catalonia, including wild carrots, sorrel, liquorice and marigolds.

BBC: Spain��s Catalonia after El Bulli

Avant-garde eatery El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, was named to the No. 1 spot on Restaurant magazine's annual ranking of the world's 50 best restaurants during a ceremony in London on Monday.

WSJ: Spain's El Celler de Can Roca world's No. 1 eatery

Opened in 1986, El Celler is known for dishes that blend innovative cooking techniques with traditional ingredients, such as lobster parmentier with black trumpets and Iberian suckling pig with pepper sauce and garlic and quince terrine.

WSJ: Spain's El Celler de Can Roca world's No. 1 eatery

When you the tour the kitchen and the wine bodega -- as you inevitably will if you secure a reservation at El Celler -- you will quickly realise that all three men were born with a culinary gift that they continue to develop.

BBC: Spain��s Catalonia after El Bulli

That is great news for travellers, who could easily spend weeks exploring the region's culinary culture, particularly as some of these other chefs and food producers offer unique, hands-on experiences at much more affordable prices than an El Bulli or El Celler dinner.

BBC: Spain��s Catalonia after El Bulli