Linares

Linares is a town located in the province of Jaén, Spain. It is mentioned in the provided articles as the birthplace of Álvaro Salazar, a 40-year-old chef. Salazar is currently the head chef at the Voro restaurant in Mallorca, which recently achieved its third Repsol sun. He is considered a rising star in the culinary world, having been a contender for a third Michelin star last year. The news focuses on Salazar's culinary achievements and his views on the importance of young chefs focusing on local cuisine rather than international trends. While Linares itself isn't the direct focus, its significance lies in being the origin of a prominent figure in the Spanish gastronomy scene.