Food and drink

First printed December 25, 2023 IT was precisely a yr in the past that I sat down with pals for one of the crucial otherworldly culinary experiences of my life. Seated in an nearly spaceship-style capsule, we had been taken on a three-hour journey by way of the science of meals by Paco Morales at Noor. A genius long-aiming for …

FESTIVE meals prices have risen by a median of 5.1% in Spain this Christmas in comparison with 2024, in line with the OCU client organisation. Seven key objects within the OCU’s Christmas basket have reached document worth ranges. The annual meals worth research tracks 16 well-liked festive meals items throughout municipal markets, supermarkets and hypermarkets in Albacete, Bilbao, Madrid, Malaga, …

MANY a Spaniard enjoys tucking into the festive deal with of turron which may problem the strongest tooth – and greatest dentures! Turrons are a nougat-like confection, usually made from honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or different nuts. They’re normally formed into both an oblong pill or a spherical cake. A PEANUT, CHESTNUT, ALMOND AND HONEY-FLAVOURED TURRON …

This year’s gala of the Michelin guide did not award any extra stars to Andalucia or Valencia’s top restaurants. According to persistent rumours both Benito Gomez and Marcus Granda from Skina in Marbella did not receive the all-important 3rd star. Dani Carnero did not win a second prize for his Kaleja, which was highly rated in Malaga. READ MORE Distributor …

THE Canary Islands offer the country’s cheapest Menu del Dia coming in at an average price of €13 per head, according to a study conducted by Hosteleria de España. In contrast, the Balearic Islands are the most expensive for the traditional cut-price meal, costing €16 on average. The second cheapest menu is in the Asturias region with an average cost …

BILLED as a ‘love letter to champagne’, it may well have been penned by some of the biggest names in show business, judging by the faces that crop up. Due to premiere this weekend, appropriately, in the heart of Cava territory in Barcelona province, Sparkling: The Story of Champagne explores the history, glamour and cultural obsession surrounding the fizzy stuff. …

The Wine Routes of Spain Product Club reported that visits to vineyards and wine museum rose by 2.2% in the last year, to just under 3 million. Revenues increased by 10%. Only 2017 and 2019 saw a higher number of visitors. The financial impact of wine tourism reached over €112 million- a record figure- and 9.9% increase compared to 2023. …

Situated in the heart of Sotogrande Port, just beside the water. Don Diego Takes some beating It has grown from strength to strength, and is one of the most sought-after joints in the city. Casa Moncayo was opened by Diego, Juan’s father, in Pueblo Nuevo. The focus is on local fish, especially tuna. Most of the steaks come from Galicia …

THE altering of the guard in Spain’s culinary panorama could also be beginning, with a few of its culinary heavyweights slipping on the worldwide stage whereas others transfer up. The primary massive title to vanish from the 2025 World’s 50 Finest Eating places record is 2024’s winner, Disfrutar, Barcelona’s experimental flavour palace. It’s not named within the prolonged prime 100 …

Just as we might grab a burger, hotdog, or kebab when we want a quick snack, ancient Romans grabbed thrushes. Recently, a study revealed that song thrushes were not a luxury but a fast food option available in Roman street stands of the 1st Century BC. Archaeologists have challenged the long-held notions about Roman cuisine by examining an ancient cesspit …