Spanish style suckling pig and more at Sabor Mayfair. Lunch at Sabor, a Michelin starred Spanish restaurant in Mayfair was an opportunity not to be missed and chance to meet chef Nieves Barragan and restaurant manager José Etura who started Sabor together after a career at Barrafina. And to feast on their special menu of […]
Sorolla at the National Gallery – and a Stunning Set Menu at the Cafe
Spanish Impressionism and a matching set menu. Invited Press Review One of the joys of travelling for me is seeing art ‘in situ’. Not always in the homes, palaces and mansions that the work was intended for, but at least in the country where the work was created. There is something quite special about the […]
Asturian Month at Iberica Restaurants
Ibérica Restaurants Regional Spanish Cuisine – Asturias It’s difficult to overstate the influence of Spanish cuisine on British food culture; Ferran Adria’s El Bulli restaurant completely reinvented our conception of what fine dining could be, and at a less esoteric level the small sharing plate ‘tapas’ revolution that swept through Soho a few years is […]
CVNE wines – elevated Spanish wines from Rioja
Rioja Wine Region and the North – elevated wines from Spain: (gifted press review) We are fortunate to have friends living in Barcelona. While visiting them we often enjoy some lovely and wines from Rioja, a Spanish wine region known for its big red wines. It’s not all about the reds though so we were […]
Top Things to do in Costa del Sol
Beyond the Beach in Costa del Sol Introduction – Things you must do in Costa del Sol: With stunning sandy beaches, you may well have already considered a sea and sand holiday in Costa del Sol. If like me, though, you are the sort of person who likes having things to do, Costa del Sol […]
An evening with Nacho Manzano – seasonal tapas at Ibérica, Victoria, London
From Asturias to London seasonal tapas featuring game at Ibérica, Victoria I was happy to attend the launch of the new seasonal tapas menu at Ibérica in Victoria. I had been to the restaurant before with a friend and really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The head chef of the Ibérica group, Nacho Manzano who runs […]
Catalonian short break
Exploring Catalonia – Terrassa, La Garriga and more: I was on the final leg of my journey through Catalonia and by now I had fallen in love with the stunning landscapes, celebrated art and architecture and the extraordinary warmth of the Catalan people I encountered along the way. La Garriga Spa Leaving the Osona region behind us, […]
Discovering Catalonia – Part 1
A short break to Catalonia, Spain: Catalonia is a region of Spain that, other than from a couple of short city breaks to its capital Barcelona, has never been on my radar. Little did I know what I had been missing – read on and discover more of Catalonia with me! I have recently returned […]
My Catalonian Journey of Discovery
Cava and More in Catalonia, Spain: Catalonia is commonly associated with the lively beaches of the Costa Brava, the creative geniuses of architect Antoni Gaudi and artist Salvador Dali and, of course, its vibrant capital Barcelona. They’re all great reasons to visit, but there’s more…a lot more. This diverse and beautiful region covers over 32,000 square […]
Ibérica Summer Menu
Summer at Ibérica – Tasting at Canary Wharf: There are venues where I know, without hesitation, that the food will be delicious. Places I seek out for myself if I need a quick bite to eat and where I take my friends if they want a recommendation. Ibérica is firmly in that category – I’ve been […]