Welcome to our The World on your Table series. To celebrate wrapping up a collection of articles on a particular country, we’ve decided to share a party menu inspired by that country. Reading about delicious foods from around the world makes us anxious […]
Spain
La Hora del Vermut: An Age-Old Spanish Tradition
Vermouth: Beyond the Cocktail When it comes to aperitifs, vermouth reigns supreme in Spain. Vermut, or vermú, is much more than an ingredient in drinks like Manhattans and Negronis. A beverage unto itself made from a base of sweet white wine, vermut dulce, […]
Restaurants 101: Madrid
Within the scope of European capitals, Madrid is still a baby. Stepping out from under the shadow of Barcelona, Madrid has been rising in popularity, much to the locals’ dismay. Madrid is the underdog of great Spanish cities…
Restaurants 101: an Intro
As many seasoned travelers know, the gastronomy you encounter abroad can be drastically different than anything you would typically eat at home. Trying new foods is one of the most fantastic parts of traveling, but it can be nice to dip a toe in […]
Spanish Meal Times & La Merienda
Eating in Spain: Typical Meals & When to Have Them The Spanish keep a meal schedule that is pretty extreme by the standards of other countries, particularly when it comes to how late they eat dinner. What many people don’t […]
Understanding the Spanish Menu, Platos & Raciones
An Introduction to la Carta In any given restaurant in Spain, you may find yourself confronted with a dizzying array of menu items and section headings. If you are unfamiliar with the way people eat in Spain, a Spanish menu […]
Beyond Tapas: Pintxos & El Txikiteo
As we mentioned a couple of weeks ago, tapas may be well known outside of Spain, but they aren’t necessarily understood. While the tapas culture is a huge part of Spanish gastronomy, it is far from the only part. In […]
Tapas: Spain’s Most Famous Export
Tapas are probably the best known category of food to come out of Spain, but also the most misunderstood. There are many conflicting opinions, even among Spaniards, regarding what does or does not qualify as a tapa. That being the […]
Tenerife: an Island of Extremes
With sprawling volcanic landscapes, vibrant blue coastlines, snow capped peaks and lush rain forests all on a land mass that’s smaller than the state of Rhode Island, Tenerife has more contrast in terrain than just about anywhere on earth. A fascinating […]