EIBTM is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry, held in the vibrant business and tourism destination of Barcelona. The event delivers three days of focused access to a dynamic business environment, thought provoking professional education and business networks for exhibitors, hosted buyers and trade visitors.
This is a meeting of 3,000 top international suppliers from over 100 countries across Read more
See NEW Michelin Starred restaurants for 2013
San Sebastian, the only city in the world with more concentration of Michelin stars by inhabitant, was chosen to unveil the content of Michelin Guide 2011 for Spain and Portugal. But there are no new three stars, there are a dozen losers, those who have lost stars and only three chefs have gained two stars. Last night, in the Maria Cristina hotel, the suspense was finally resolved.
Fuet is Catalan sausage, in other words, from the Catalan region of Spain, a wonderful and versatile a thin, dry cured, sausage of pork meat in a pork gut. It can be added to a variety of dishes, eaten on bread, or often it is served on a cutting board on the dinner table.
White blossoms in Catalonia and Andalucia yield an ancient delight, almost as much a part of life as the blue sky over the countryside. The Marcona almond is called the Queen Almond for its incomparable, delicately sweet flavor. Thought by some to be the ultimate almond, Marcona almonds from Spain have a uniquely buttery and sweet flavour. Lightly salted, they are just the thing to eat with a cold glass of dry sherry and delicious with any appetizers and are a sophisticated snack to enjoy before a meal. Read more
The European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN) which is a commingling of wine cities from five different European countries (Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Germany), established in 2009 the celebration of the European Day of Wine Tourism, that will take place every second Sunday of November (this year on the 14th November) in each partnercity belonging to the Network, in order to get international promotion of wine tourism at the same time in all European countries, thus favoring as well a homogenization of the different European wine routes’ quality standards.
The European Day of Wine Tourism includes a series of events based on the promotion of wine territories, organized by each city in their territory and promoted in a common way, so that it has a stronger impact as far as image and diffusion are concerned. Culture and tradition of the territory are strongly linked to wine identity and to thousands of typical products that become symbol of life quality and ambassadors of a place, allowing the discovery of the wine tourist points of RECEVIN’s municipalities.
The opening of cellars together with the discovery of landscape resources, as well as typical products and authentic craftwork will allow the discovery of culture, nature and tradition: essential characteristics of each city belonging to the network.
Girona plays host to many festivals and celebrations throughout the year which are an opportunity to give visitors and new inhabitants an idea of the Catalan culture and lifestyle. The “Fires i Festes” of Gironaare a week-long city festival which are also referred to as Sant Narcis, Girona’s patron saint, held from 24th October -1 November. Legend has it that Read more
Now that Spanish chef Ferran Adriá is introducing changes in El Bulli and his brother Albert has closed Inopia, his famous Tapas Bar, we can´t wait to try tapas at TICKETS, their new project in common in Barcelona, open on January 11. Here goes with the Press Release by the Adriá brothers:
The mushroom hunting season is upon us and Autumn with all its glory and reddened leaves brings with it too the rain and dew upon which wild mushrooms really thrive and grow. The tradition of gathering mushrooms is deeply rooted in the Iberian Isles but it is here in Catalonia, Spain and the Basque country that mushroom picking is at its most popular. In our region, the mushrooms’ greatest fans in recognition, hunting and consumption of the species can be found. It is worth noting that the boletus edulis, commonly known as Porcini, Read more
It´s almost time for chestnuts, sweet chestnuts – glistening mahogany as their shells open on the ground and one of the most inviting fruits of late Autumn. Who can resist the permeating aroma of chestnuts as they roast on the open fire or coals of the street seller, who, himself is swathed in woollens against the fierce chill and winds of winter. As he scoops his globules of delight into pyramid shaped bags and passes you the hand warming mass, your mouth waters at the prospect of such a delicious feast. Read more
“To make a Tapa Flag”, this is the idea launched by Spanish Chef Ferran Adria in his presentation in New York as the Ambassador of Spanish Tourism. The man considered by many as the best chef in the world and of whom a biography has just been published in the US, said that “Tapa is a great gastronomical revolution”. According to this visionary of cuisine “Tapa is a way of life and lifestyle and a style of cooking very American.” Read more