Burgos city map for foodies
Planning a trip to Burgos? We’ve put together this Burgos city map for foodies to tell you about the best places to eat or shop for local food.
Food & Travel
Come and join our trips across Spain, to find out about our food and how we produce it. Master how to cook it and most importantly, learn how to enjoy it as much as we do!
Omar Allibhoy: Spanish made simple
Some people carry the character of a country running through their veins to such an extension that meeting them make us feel so much…
The unsung heroes of Spanish food in London
Waking up in London with the smell of a Spanish omelette is not the norm for most Londoners. Except for Nieves –owner of Embutique–…
Granada city map for foodies
No place like Granada exemplifies in a better way the cultural crossover that was Spain for centuries. Explore the best foodie places in town with our Granada City Map for Foodies.
A quick guide to Spanish tapas
Chinese dim-sum, Turkish mezze, Japanese sushi… the habit of preparing food in bite-sized portions seems to be common to many cultures. Yet it is…
Guide to the best pintxos in San Sebastián
With the world’s highest concentration of Michelin stars per inhabitant, San Sebastian is well known for being a Mecca for foodies from all around…
The Queen of Churros
Churros are a big deal in Spain. And most big deals are in need of heroes who represent the cause and make it better….
Interview with José Andrés, the Spanish chef who conquered America one tapa at a time
José Andrés : ‘When I arrived to the US, all I wanted was to bring real tapas. Not just the foods that every Spaniard…
Zaragoza city map for foodies
Zaragoza is my hometown. Come with me, explore it like a local and enjoy some of the many wonderful tapas bars and restaurants. Learn what to eat and where to eat it and visit some of the best local markets and food delis.
José Pizarro, the chef who taught Britain all about the wonder of tapas
We interview José Pizarro, the Spanish chef who after 16 years living in London has become one of the greatest ambassadors for the Spanish gastronomy outside…
The Calçotada: the world’s biggest giant spring onions festival
Flames up. Calçots on the grill. Roll up your sleeves and put your paper bib on. Today is not the day to wear your…
Calçots from Valls… Meet the rock stars of spring onions
Calçots are slowly making it into the Spanish-food hall of fame. But what is it so special about a scallion that everyone seems to…
Barcelona city map for foodies
Get ready for your trip to Barcelona, find out the best places to eat and learn where to buy real local food with our Barcelona map for foodies.
The Eusebio da Guarda market in A Coruña
Writing in trains is something I find both relaxing and therapeutic. Quite romantic too. Perhaps because trains often allow for those precious moments of…
Flor de Sal and the salterns of Es Trenc
There are many more reasons to visit Majorca than I can possibly list in this post. But let’s start with at least one: Es…
Albarino, the wine of the sea
It’s early morning in Illa de Arousa when we drive across the bridge towards the ‘continent’ – as the local signs ironically refer to…
Lanzarote, a gastro tour of the moon on earth
Lanzarote is the most northeastern of the Canary Islands. A dream paradise for surfers and a hidden treasure of unique and exotic landscapes and…
The central food market in Santiago de Compostela
Food markets are usually my first destination when I visit a new city. There is so much local knowledge to be learned by just…
A chat with Ángel León, the ‘Chef of the Sea’
We travel south to meet Ángel León – the ‘Chef of the Sea’. From his restaurant ‘Aponiente’ we chat about his sea-inspired cuisine, the…
Driving through the ‘Pueblos Blancos’ of Grazalema
The simple mention of Andalusia is often enough to transport ourselves to the endless beaches of Malaga or the sunny streets of Seville –…
A beginners’ guide to Sherry
Still today, some think of Sherry as that old-fashion wine that only Granny likes to drink once a year for Christmas. Some others though…
The Tuna Almadrabas: 30 centuries of sustainability
Every April for the last 3000, fishermen from southern Spain await the tuna shoals as they cross the waters of the strait of Gibraltar….
Burgos, the old kingdom capital of Tapas
Stroll around Burgos’ old quarter during the weekends and you’ll immerse yourself into a swarm of locals gathering to eat some of the best tapas in town.
Escabeche: The new Spanish ceviche?
Now that the ceviches are conquering every foodie’s heart, it’s time to look at another traditional method to marinate food using an acids-based marinade.