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Israel Celebrates Iberian Delights with a Two-Week Spanish Gastronomy Festival Attendees will be able to taste a sample of Spanish foods, cava, wine, and much more	17 May 2012
España Original Celebrates its Success Held last week in Ciudad Real (Castile-La Mancha), the 2012 edition of España Original (Original Spain) was a huge success, with more participants and attendees than ever before.	17 May 2012
The Heroism of Spanish Foods American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and American Chef Seamus Mullen share their passion for Spanish flavors with thousands of readers through an interesting interview published on Paltrow’s newsletter GOOP.	17 May 2012
Culinary Concerto with Spanish Soul in San Juan In spite of the limitations a chef always finds outside his own kitchen, Víctor Gutiérrez orchestrated a truly exceptional culinary performance in Puerto Rico where the rhythms on the plate revealed the music of his most genuine Spanish soul.	16 May 2012
Aduriz’s Philosophy on The Wall Street Journal Andoni Luis Aduriz affirms fine dining culinary experiences are just like diamonds. Not just a matter of price that restricts it to the very rich, but a question of appreciation, valued by those who know how to appreciate jewels.	16 May 2012
Spanish Food and Wine to Exhibit in Austria and Slovenia Spanish food is increasingly gaining traction in both Eastern European countries, with exports rises in year-on-year terms.	11 May 2012
Several Spanish Organic Olive Oils Distinguished at Italy’s BIOL Awards A panel of experts performs rigorous tests on olive oil to eventually select winners in several categories.	11 May 2012
Master Pastry Chef Honored at Euro-Toques 2012 Paco Torreblanca was recently named an honorary member of the Euro-Toques association.	11 May 2012
Olé! Spain Delishop Opens in California A romance with Spain inspired the new business venture of a family of immigrants who seek to introduce Spanish cuisine to Orange County.	11 May 2012
Spanish Magic, Science and Cuisine in Guanajuato Techniques, culinary history, and a sea, sweet and green-flavored universe are packed inside the luggage Spanish chefs will take to Madrid Fusion Mex.	10 May 2012
Fermín Tasting Lunch in Oregon A quality-confident purveyor expects to expand Ibéricos in North America.	10 May 2012
“Think about yourself” The Spanish Association for the Promotion of Broccoli Consumption is asking consumers to think about their heath and all of the nutritional qualities found in Spanish broccoli.	10 May 2012
José Andrés Seasons G8 Summit in Washington, DC One of the world’s most influential personalities will be on a par with the world’s most powerful political and economic leaders	10 May 2012
Los Angeles and New York Taste Andalusia United States is the top non-European export market for the foods of Andalusia.	09 May 2012
Spanish Olive Oil Production Soars The 2011-2012 olive oil season witnessed a new, all-time high for production this year, according to reports released at the end of April by Spain’s Olive Oil Agency.	09 May 2012
NYC Store Despaña Organizes Saturday Paellas All Summer Long Diners can also pick up a range of Spanish foods, including charcuterie, cheese and olive oil.	09 May 2012
Spain’s José Pizarro and the UK’s Claudia Roden Discuss Spanish Food They will be participating in the Hay Festival, which brings together leading thinkers and writers.	08 May 2012
Andoni Luis Aduriz Publishes His First Cookbook in English The chef offered in London a tasting of his most innovative and emblematic dishes to a group of 50 diners.	08 May 2012
Spanish Companies Head to Sweden to Exhibit at GastroNord Trade Fair Spanish companies specialized in Ibérico ham and sausages, olive oils, cheese, and sherry vinegars participated.	08 May 2012
“Everything’s Better With Olive Oil, Even You” Campaign to Visit European Countries The Interprofesional de Aceite de Oliva will promote olive oil in France, the UK and The Netherlands.	08 May 2012
First Gourmet Spanish Food Shop Opens Its Doors in Beijing The store website will include a selection of recipes, adapted for the Chinese market.	07 May 2012
Biko, Again a Top World Restaurant Spanish restaurant in México revalidates its excellence on the San Pellegrino list.	07 May 2012
Spanish Chef Freixa, with “R” in Colombia Nobel Prize Gabriel García Márquez will soon be able to enjoy the best tastes of Spain in his cherished Caribbean destination.	06 May 2012
Spanish Pop-up Restaurant Served Tapas in Toronto The event aimed to excite the population about Spanish food and wine, and surely achieved its goal.	06 May 2012
A Bravo for Capa Negra! Slicers, tastings and Michelin-stars put Spanish ham in the forefront of the gastronomic scene.	05 May 2012
Madrid Welcomes Euro-Toques 2012 From May 6-8, 2012, approximately 300 Spanish chefs from all over the country will meet in the Spanish capital to analyze the state of culinary current affairs.	04 May 2012
Balearic Islands Present Tourism and Gastronomy Extravaganza From May 15, 2012, Palma de Mallorca will be celebrating its new Foro de Turismo y Gastronomía (Tourism and Gastronomy Summit).	04 May 2012
Spain’s Origins and Frontiers in New York A new edition of one of America’s top culinary congresses reviews the past to move onto the future.	04 May 2012
José Andrés, New ICC Dean A new curriculum of Spanish studies marks the official transformation of The French Culinary Institute into the International Culinary Center.	03 May 2012
Guipúzcoa Launches New Gastronomic Tours Discover gourmet cuisine, pintxos, Txacoli wines, local markets, sidrerías, Michelin star restaurants and much more, through the new gastronomic tours launched in Guipuzcoa.	03 May 2012
More Haro in Boston Deborah Hansen’s passionate romance with Spain is energetic and contagious. It will soon boost as her Boston’s Taberna de Haro takes over the adjoining space next to its location.	03 May 2012
Bon Appétit with Patatas Bravas Did you know a serving of patatas bravas has 330 calories and no cholesterol?	01 May 2012
Torres Winery Presents “Learn with the Masters” Once again, Spanish winemaker Miguel Torres, in collaboration with ABC, will be hosting the annual “Learn with the Masters” (Aprenda con los Maestros) gastronomic event.	01 May 2012
50 Best Restaurants in the World Includes 3 Spanish Restaurants in Top Ten “Trusted and well-travelled gourmets” judge international restaurants, offering an annual snapshot of the culinary scene.	30 Apr 2012
Hands-on Paella Experience with Seamus Mullen Mullen will take Spanish paella to new heights during New York Culinary Experience.	30 Apr 2012
Spanish Month in Maribor, Slovenia, Concludes with Meal Entitled “Flavors of Spain” Top chefs from Spain’s Parador hotels prepared traditional cuisine, accompanied by Spanish DO wines	30 Apr 2012
elBulli in Chicago Whilst the Roses location remains temporarily closed as it is transformed into elBulli Foundation, foodies of the world can actually taste the best of elBulli restaurant, in America.	29 Apr 2012
Castillo de Canena Spanish Olive Oil at Café Boulud Tasting is the percect way to learn and appreciate the foods from Spain.	27 Apr 2012
Spanish Restaurant CaféBar H Serving Tapas to the Irish The menu features specialties such as Asturian bean stew, Catalan mussels, charcuterie and garlic prawns.	27 Apr 2012
Spanish Chef Quim Márquez Branches Out From Spain to Asia Famous for his bar in Barcelona’s La Boqueria market, the chef has a new venture under way in Singapore.	27 Apr 2012
Churro Power On The New York Times Crispy and simple, churros are so versatile you can eat them anytime around the clock. For breakfast or late at night, as afternoon treat, dessert or even as an antidote for hang-over.	26 Apr 2012
Gastronomic Homage to Bluefin Tuna Market leaders in the catching, storage and sale of bluefin tuna in Spain, the Balfegó Group presents the 2012 Semana Gastronómica del Atún Rojo.	26 Apr 2012
La Rioja Tourism Boasts Diverse Offerings Upcoming Medieval Festival in Briones just one perfect excuse to enjoy weekend visits to La Rioja.	26 Apr 2012
A Taste of Andalucía in Gourmet Chicago Andalucía continues to spread its flavors through the United States. It's time to conquer Chicago!	25 Apr 2012
Golden Standard for Liquid Spanish Gold It could have either been the golden shine of California’s sun or the gold reflection of an Oscar. Neither one. The golden smile came from olive oil.	25 Apr 2012
Eight Spanish Olive Oils Win Distinctions at 2012 Oil China Competition Winning oils were available for tasting by trade visitors, providing an excellent opportunity for olive oil producers.	24 Apr 2012
Spanish Companies at Seoul Food Hotel 2012 Due to greater consumer interest in Western products, the Korean market is a great opportunity for Spanish companies	24 Apr 2012
José Andrés Honors Joan Miró in Washington, DC Debuting May 1st and lasting until September, the US National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC will display a captivating art exhibition of flavors from Spain.	23 Apr 2012
Spanish Companies at SIAL China 2012 The Federation of Food and Drink Industries (FIAB) and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) are organizing Spain’s participation in the fair between 9 and 11 May	23 Apr 2012
Mercado Isabela to Feed Madrid Scheduled to open its doors on April 25, 2012, Mercado Isabela will serve as a new food lover’s Mecca in the Spanish Capital.	22 Apr 2012
Two Spanish Chefs Attend Fish and Seafood Event in Lisbon 11-day event focusing on fish and seafood in the Portuguese capital draws acclaimed international chefs	21 Apr 2012
Chef José Andrés, a Top TIME figure Activism, innovation and achievement are the top traits evaluated by TIME to compile its TIME 100 list.	20 Apr 2012
American Media Draw Attention to Spanish Flavors Ibérico pork meat cuts and elBulli chefs are two stars on US media.	20 Apr 2012
ElBulli Chefs Ready to “Compartir” The three top chefs of former restaurant ElBulli are preparing to open a new establishment in the Catalan town of Cadaqués at the end of April.	20 Apr 2012
Pincho and Tapas Celebration in Navarre Celebrated from April 27 to May 5th, 2012, this gastronomic event pays homage to the wonderful cuisine, products and pincho culture of the northern region of Navarre.	19 Apr 2012
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Winners Announced The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has announced the winners for the best extra virgin olive oils produced during the recent 2011-2012 season.	19 Apr 2012
Three Top Spanish Chefs to Participate in Singapore’s World Gourmet Summit Epicurean festival brings together acclaimed chefs and winemakers to showcase their talents and provide stellar dining experiences.	18 Apr 2012
Spanish Aromas de Medina in Miami Gourmet products are a blooming market niche in the United States of America.	18 Apr 2012
Paco Roncero to Bring His Cutting-Edge Cuisine to Hong Kong Roncero is known for his “overflowing creativity”, “inborn sensibility” and “curiosity and capacity to innovate”	17 Apr 2012
Cheese Fair Returns to Extremadura This spring, the town of Trujillo will once again host its world renowned International Cheese Fair.	17 Apr 2012
The “Sweetest” Roca Unveils Rocambolesc The new ice cream and sweets shop of Jordi Roca, Rocambolesc, opened last week in Girona.	17 Apr 2012
Flavors of Green Spain in Mexico The astounding success of Millesime Mexico 2011 has guaranteed a second edition in the country.	17 Apr 2012
Spanish Olive Oil in California Olive oil is one of the foods from Spain that generates more interest in America	16 Apr 2012
Design Meets Flavor at Renovated Jaleo Jaleo means “uproar, revelry, merry-making” in Spanish, and lightening it and shaking it up is precisely what Spanish Chef José Andrés has done to his Washington Jaleo restaurant.	16 Apr 2012
Restaurateurs Descend on San Sebastián San Sebastián is preparing to host next week’s National Restaurateurs’ Convention.	16 Apr 2012
Spanish Chef José Pizarro Opens Spanish Food Stall in Maltby Street Market Pizarro will offer a selection of tapas and will have Spanish products for available for sale.	16 Apr 2012
Roasters Association Celebrates Suckling Lamb Festival The annual celebration of IGP Lechazo de Castilla y León kicks-off tomorrow all over Spain.	15 Apr 2012
Canary Islands Celebrates New Gastronomic Event From May 3-6, 2012, the city of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife will host the first edition of the gastronomic event, GastroCanarias.	13 Apr 2012
Interprofessional Olive Oil From Spain Presents at So Food Event in Paris The event officially kicks off in June in northern France and ends in July, after stopping at 19 cities	13 Apr 2012
The Mexican Miracles of Marcelo Tejedor t was so improvised that the Galician chef prayed for a culinary miracle!	13 Apr 2012
Spring Sips With Rioja in New York Vibrant Rioja pairs food and wine from La Rioja and the talent of Chef Ignacio Echapresto.	12 Apr 2012
Castilian Culinary Know-How in Brazil Spanish flavors have been the secret ingredient of one of Brazil’s most solid gastronomic ventures.	12 Apr 2012
La Tienda, an Outstanding Spanish-Flavored Workplace More than a workplace, La Tienda strives to be community for mutual growth and learning where the foods from Spain are the inspiration to excel and to acquire new language skills.	11 Apr 2012
Gastronomic Tourism Companies Present Offerings at Enotur 2012 The travel and tourism companies Rutas de Vino and Gourmet Madrid, among others, will be participating in this year’s edition of Enotur.	11 Apr 2012
Basque Chef, Argentina’s Best In the heart of Argentina’s wine country, food excellence smiles with a Basque touch.	11 Apr 2012
Spain’s Elena Arzak Distinguished as World’s Best Female Chef Arzak is humbled and honored by the award, and delighted for Spanish and Basque cuisine and for Arzak restaurant.	11 Apr 2012
Spanish Chef Participates in Taste of Spain Event in South Korea Mugica’s repertoire to feature seafood paella, croquettes, Ibérico ham, Idiazabal cheese and pork, among others	10 Apr 2012
Australian Newspapers Feature Spain as Home to “best places in the world to eat” Food supplements in two dailies highlight Barcelona and San Sebastián as foodie travel destinies.	10 Apr 2012
Several Spanish Cheeses Distinguised at World Cheese Awards 2011 Event brings together industry buyers and sellers from all over the world.	10 Apr 2012
Food Writer Claudia Roden Publishes "The Food of Spain" She also features traditional recipes for seafood, poultry, drinks and more.	10 Apr 2012
Dutch Magazine "Foodies" Focuses On Spanish Cuisine The feature covered typical items, events and people in Spanish gastronomy.	09 Apr 2012
Germany, Denmark and Poland Savor Spain’s Top Foodstuffs Spanish olive oil, Serrano ham and wine sampled at event outside Spain.	09 Apr 2012
Flavors of Bizkaia Season Chilean Business Business and tourism promotion, and the enhancement of government relations were the trio of priorities.	09 Apr 2012
Tapas and Beer for Good Health New report indicates the nutritional values found in some of Spain’s favorite foods and drinks.	08 Apr 2012
Can Roca and Mugaritz, Favorites of the Very Rich Elite Travel Magazine chooses World’s Top Restaurants and Spanish ones are in the list.	07 Apr 2012
Ferràn Adrià’s Mexican Agenda Spain’s most prominent chef was a new sort of emperor within the new monumental pyramids of flavor in Yucatán.	06 Apr 2012
A Western Taste of Castile-Leon The foods and wines from Castile-Leon held a series of successful promotions in the United States.	05 Apr 2012
Dean & Deluca Tastes Andalucía Beyond extra virgin olive oil, American foodies will discover new flavors from Andalusia and other Spanish regions.	04 Apr 2012
The Entrepreneurial Inspiration of José Andrés pinch of passion and team-work are two critical ingredients of a successful business recipe.	04 Apr 2012
Intercarn Brings Together the Most Powerful Meat Spanish Companies at Alimentaria A delegation of Chinese buyers visited the room devoted to meat products.	04 Apr 2012
Superior School for Ham carving Teaches Invaluable Gastronomic Skills The Madrid Superior School for Ham Carving instructs students in the cultural references and techniques involved in this age-old gastronomic profession.	03 Apr 2012
The Soul of Mediterranean Cuisine at 2012 Alimentaria Barcelona The Taste & Flavors space exalted Spanish gems such as wine, olive oil and Ibérico pork products.	03 Apr 2012
BCN Vanguardia, the Culinary Conference of Alimentaria 2012 A meeting of cooking professionals, entrepreneurs, providers and new lines of business for restaurants.	02 Apr 2012
Martín Berasategui Lands in Punta Cana After their launching in México last December, Martín Berasategui and Meliá Hotels expand their collaboration in the Dominican Republic.	02 Apr 2012
Atera: Spanish Influences in New York Young chef Matt Lightner remembers his learning time in Spain and its influence in his new restaurant.	30 Mar 2012
The Best Showcase of Spanish Olive Oil in Alimentaria 2012 More than 60 Spanish mills gathered in one of the most talked about events of the fair.	30 Mar 2012
Innovation at Alimentaria 2012 The latest agrifood fair highlighted the potential for innovation of Spanish companies.	29 Mar 2012
Spanish Quality Mark Elite Gourmet Publishes Its First Product Guide Leading Spanish chefs are putting together recipes for the new publication.	28 Mar 2012
Huelva Ibérico Ham Sliced For The World The Jamón de Huelva PDO Regulatory Council launched a new export format at Alimentaria.	28 Mar 2012
Spanish-themed Nominees for the 2012 James Beard Awards Tertulia restaurant in New York is in the running for Best New Restaurant.	27 Mar 2012
The Star Vegetables of La Rioja The city of Calahorra is already preparing its next fair devoted to vegetables.	26 Mar 2012
Matthew Lightner, A Disciple of Andoni L. Aduriz, Opens A Restaurant In NY The menu at his Manhattan venue reflects the skills acquired during his time at Mugaritz.	23 Mar 2012
Artisan Sausage from Vic is On Its Way to Japan The Catalan company Riera Ordeix sets its sights on Russia and Japan as future export markets.	22 Mar 2012
Ten Spanish Olive Oils Are Winners At Sol d'Oro 2012 Melgarejo extra virgin olive oil is awarded a bronze medal and nine oil mills get a special mention.	20 Mar 2012
A Quarter-Century Milestone for Idiazabal Cheese PDO The quality mark of the most traditional and well-known Basque cheese celebrates its 25th anniversary.	18 Mar 2012
Spanish Breakfast in London From hot chocolate with "churros" (sweet batter fritters) to bread with tomato and olive oil.	16 Mar 2012
A Crucial Moment: Restaurant Life in the Raw On 14 March, the recipients of the Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 were set to embark on their real-life experience.	16 Mar 2012
New Spanish Restaurant in Los Angeles Ración opens its doors to offer a variety of dishes featuring Spanish products and flavors.	15 Mar 2012
Abel Lusa in Noble Order of Spanish Wine Knights The two new appointments went to Melissa Draycott, purchasing manager at González Byass, and Abel Lusa, manager of Cambio de Tercio and other Spanish venues.	15 Mar 2012
Spanish Asparagus, featured at a conference in Granada From 21 to 23 March, the Andalusian city will be hosting the European Asparagus Conference, attended by a large number of experts and researchers.	15 Mar 2012
Basque Chef Josean Alija Came Under the Spotlight in Paris Josean Alija travelled to France to present his vegetarian take on foie-gras at the prestigious "Omnivore" conference.	14 Mar 2012
Chufa Beer from Valencia Enters the German market The company that makes the first organic Tiger nut beer from Valencia signed a distribution agreement after its participation in Biofach.	13 Mar 2012
Spanish Caviar on the Russian Market A trade agreement has been signed between the Spanish company Caviar Nacarii and a Russian distributor.	12 Mar 2012
From the North to the South of Spain The recipients of the ICEX Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 visited Asturias, Galicia, Madrid, Extremadura, Andalusia and Catalonia.	12 Mar 2012
Green Award For a Hotel in the Basque Country The Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria is the frst to receive the award for its sustainable development system.	11 Mar 2012
Olive Oil On Exhibition in Madrid The next edition of Consumeralia will bring hospitality and olive sector professionals together on March 15th.	09 Mar 2012
Melia Hotels Enter the U.S. Thanks to its partnership with the Windham group, the Spanish hotel chain is opening its first hotel in Manhattan.	09 Mar 2012
Best Olive Oil From Extremadura 2012 Pago Baldío de San Carlos began 2012 by winning the award for the region's best olive oil at a tasting in which it was competing against 18 other companies from the sector.	08 Mar 2012
Exports of Spanish Ham and Pork Shoulder Up 8% In 2011, turnover from sales amounted to € 214.8 million, up 9.52% from the previous year.	08 Mar 2012
Time Has Come: Jose Andrés Launches Food Truck Pepe Sandwiches with quality Spanish products are the stars of his culinary offering.	07 Mar 2012
The Perfect Pairing: Cava and Spanish Strawberries Wines from Spain Trade Fair in London pays tribute to seasonal strawberries.	06 Mar 2012
The Madrid Ritz, Tribute To Basque Cuisine From March 5th to 11th, the Ritz Hotel celebrates Basque Gastronomy Week with dishes made from seasonal products	05 Mar 2012
Young Chefs On The Way To Spain Participants in the ICEX Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 see La Rioja and Navarra.	02 Mar 2012
Studying Spanish Artichokes The Valencian town of Almoradí hosted a meeting of experts on this vegetable from 25 to 26 February	02 Mar 2012
A Night in Moorish Spain New series In Australia of Spanish feasts with music, commentary and discussion of Spanish cuisine and culture.	01 Mar 2012
Chocolate Stones from Canary Islands The pastry and candy manufacturer from Tenerife has set up an office in Miami as a stepping stone to Latin America	29 Feb 2012
Galicia On Stage Santiago de Compostela hosted exponents of the very best Galician and Spanish cuisine.	29 Feb 2012
R&D: Spanish Omelet Sponge Cakes A Spanish chef, Firo Vázquez, is doing research into how to obtain a type of flour from traditional recipes	28 Feb 2012
Spanish Know-How In Dubai 114 Spanish food companies took part in the last Gulfood trade fair in Dubai.	27 Feb 2012
Juan Mari Arzak, Formula 1 Chef The prestigious Basque chef Juan Mari Arzak will be in charge, through his catering company Arzak-Bokado, of not only satisfying Formula 1's most exquisite palates but also feeding HRT team members throughout the 20 Grands Prix this season.	24 Feb 2012
Presentation of the Region of Murcia Academy of Gastronomy Its job will be to promote the Region's cuisine.	23 Feb 2012
The New York Times Reports on the Arrival of Chef Dani García in NY The article appeared in the "Diner's Journal" section, which is regarded as the 'bible' for lovers of good food and of everything related to gastronomy.	22 Feb 2012
Basque Gastronomy Promoted at the Berlinale Pintxos tasting with Elena Arzak and Eneko Atxa plus a dinner served by Andoni Aduriz.	21 Feb 2012
Logroño (La Rioja), 2012 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy Along with Logroño, the cities aspiring to become the 2012 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy were Cáceres, Ciudad Real, Gijón, Granada, Lugo, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Segovia and Valladolid.	20 Feb 2012
The Alimentaria Hub, at the Heart of Innovation, Trends and Knowledge A new multi-format space encompassing exhibitions, business meetings and conferences.	17 Feb 2012
"The Fragile Feast", a Book about Ferran Adrià, is Launched in London, Paris and New York The photographs show the origin, transformation and cooking process of each raw ingredient.	16 Feb 2012
The Best Seasonal Foods for February The Mediterranean Diet Foundation advises consumers to concentrate on buying seasonal foods.	15 Feb 2012
José Andrés Named as One of the 50 Most Powerful People in Washington DC After training at Ferran Adrià's school, he embarked on his US career in 1990 in Washington DC, and is credited with introducing and spreading tapas culture and Spanish cuisine across the United States.	14 Feb 2012
Balfegó Presents its Ecological Tuna Tour The aim of the Tuna Tour is to tell people about the history, fishing methods, care, research and gourmet appeal of red tuna.	13 Feb 2012
Launch of Jamoteca.com, the First Online Ham Store Approved by the Joselito Brand Jamoteca is the sole supplier of 5 hand-picked brands of Jabugo and Guijuelo ham.	10 Feb 2012
Navarre-based Chef Álex Múgica Wins the First National Award for Best Signature 'Bocadillo' The Signature 'Bocadillos' Competition is one of the most popular activities at the Madrid Fusión forum and attracts a great deal of media coverage.	09 Feb 2012
The Chinese Trademarks Office Refuses to Register "Jabugo" for Hams The Trademark Office of the Administration for Industry and Trade in the Republic of China has refused to register the trademarks of "Jabugo" and "Hameng Jabugo".	08 Feb 2012
Mongeta del Ganxet PDO Makes It on to the European Union Register It is now on the list of over 1,000 food products with PDO or Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG) status protected by the EU.	07 Feb 2012
Sergi Arola Goes to W Paris - Opéra This is the fourth country where he has opened a restaurant under his management and guidance, but Madrid continues to be the base for his flagship restaurant, Sergi Arola Gastro, which was awarded two Michelin stars.	06 Feb 2012
Virgin Olive Oil Through WhatsApp The company Iloveaceite has started to use this instant messaging application for placing orders for its products and responding to all kinds of queries.	03 Feb 2012
24 Stars Set to Shine at the 2012 Santiago Gastronomy Forum A meeting place for gastronomy professionals and food sector companies.	02 Feb 2012
The Silver Way, in the Limelight at Xantar 2012 A look at gourmet food from Andalusia, Extremadura, Castile & León and Galicia.	01 Feb 2012
The Finca Pascualete Mini Torta is Named One of the World's Best Cheeses The 2011 World Cheese Awards, the most prestigious of international cheese championships, awarded the Super Gold medal to this cheese from Extremadura.	31 Jan 2012
Spanish Gastronomy in the FT José Pizarro explains his gastronomic background to British readers.	27 Jan 2012
Chefs from 13 Countries will be Trained in the Best Restaurants to Be Embassadors of Spanish Cuisine around the World It aims to familiarise young chefs with our star products to increase international projection and to boost exports	26 Jan 2012
Basque Cuisine Triumphs on the BBC Australian chef Ash Mair, wins the BBC series MasterChef: The Professionals, with a menu based on Basque cuisine.	25 Jan 2012
Seaweed Chimichurri Sauce This traditional Argentine sauce is being made in Galicia using the flavor and unique properties of seaweed.	24 Jan 2012
Sherry Caviar: Seaweed Caviar Filled with Pedro Ximénez The Cádiz-based company Biogades Food Tech has developed a method of making capsules filled with Pedro Ximénez, using seaweed as the main ingredient.	23 Jan 2012
Foods from Spain Names Finalists For Its Spanish Young Chef of the Year Contest Fierce competition between the nine finalists, with a winner to be chosen in January.	20 Jan 2012
Spanish Restaurant Breathes New Life Into Neighborhood Area becomes international gastronomy hub thanks to Pimienta restaurant.	19 Jan 2012
Madrid Inspires the New Flavors of San Juan San Miguel in Madrid and San Andrés in San Juan markets share a new food connection.	18 Jan 2012
Madrid Fusión Prepares for its Tenth Anniversary One of the world's most influential and attractive gastronomy events will be taking place in Madrid from 24 to 26h January.	17 Jan 2012
Museum Exhibition In Thailand On Spanish Kitchen Utensils Innovations in design have had to keep up with Spanish cuisine’s rise to the top.	13 Jan 2012
Cochinilllo Has a New Home in Puerto Rico Family-oriented restaurant has suckling pig as the star of its menu.	12 Jan 2012
UK Writer Publishes New Book Called "Tapas" Renowned food journalist Elisabeth Luard provides delicious tapas recommendations.	11 Jan 2012
Basque Pintxos 2012 Book Published A cookbook of the VI edition of the Pintxos Championship has been published. Previous editions have already been awarded with a prize.	10 Jan 2012
The Thriving Spanish Restaurant Scene of New York Continues with a Brooklyn Newcomer Basque Chef Peru Almandoz Draws Diners to Brooklyn’s Newest Spanish Restaurant.	09 Jan 2012
Oregon Newspaper Visits é by José Andrés in Las Vegas Dinner at é by José Andrés inspires "a sense of wonder" in diners, according to The Oregonian.	04 Jan 2012
Christmas Eve Under Michelin Stars This past Christmas Eve, chefs from six of Madrid’s finest restaurants prepared supper for the women and children who spent their Christmas holidays at the city’s shelters for victims of domestic violence.	03 Jan 2012
Canadian Paper Runs Article On Hors d’Oeuvres, Features Spanish Dishes Spain’s tapas figure prominently on author’s list of ideal holiday snacks.	30 Dec 2011
This Year’s Treasure of the Cantabrian Sea Now for Sale This year’s Santoña anchovy has arrived on the market. They are destined for Spanish gourmet shops.	29 Dec 2011
Celebrating New Year’s in China At least two Spanish restaurants in Beijing organize New Year’s Eve Dinners with traditional Spanish ingredients and recipes.	29 Dec 2011
Basque Minicooking Paired With Aragón Wines ‘Saborea Aragón y Euskadi’ is an event which brings together recipes from Aragón and the Basque Country.	29 Dec 2011
Spanish Michelin-Star Chef Daniel López Heads To India For Cooking Stint His tasting menu is well received among the Indian population in New Delhi.	28 Dec 2011
Nacho Manzano Visits Puerto Rico The shining star of the Caribbean will welcome two Michelin stars from Asturias.	28 Dec 2011
Jamón J. Jamón in Mexico From appetizers to main courses, there is a hint of ham in every bite.	27 Dec 2011
Ferran Adrià Interviewed for The Montreal Gazette While in town to lecture and receive honorary diploma, Adrià gives glimpse into his life.	27 Dec 2011
Basque Village of Ordizia Aims to Host Cheese Award Contest The action plan 2012-2014 puts more gastronomic events, among which an Idiazabal cooking contest and festival, a cheese itinerary and the 500th anniversary of the Ordizia fair.	26 Dec 2011
Puerto Rico’s Best Seafood Has a Taste of Spain Marisquería Atlántica, a Spanish restaurant with a long tradition of bringing the sea to the table, has been acclaimed by Puerto Rican diners.	26 Dec 2011
Canadian Paper The Vancouver Sun Celebrates San Sebastián’s Culinary Culture “Food-obsessed” city truly delivers to its citizens and visitors.	23 Dec 2011
New Haitian Cooking for José Andrés Solidarity and sustainability are good investments for the mind behind Jaleo.	23 Dec 2011
Valencia Tiger Nut Harvest Finally Starts - One and a Half Months Late The l’Horta Nord region kicked off the chufa harvest across Valencia this week, which will last until mid February 2012. The crop is estimated to come in at 6 million kilos, most of which is slated to achieve the DO stamp of quality.	22 Dec 2011
Snails wanted on Christmas Table in Cantabria The company of Cantabria Verde organizes a Snail Festival every year to promote this traditional product.	22 Dec 2011
Olivaria 2012 Debut’s at Flagship Location The exhibition will move to Pavilion 3 at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Vía Venue, one of the Alimentaria’s best locations.	21 Dec 2011
Cascajares Sells Out in Three Weeks In a period of only three weeks, the gourmet food company, Cascajares, has sold-out all 21,000 of the roasted capons it had prepared for this Christmas season.	21 Dec 2011
New Patés from La Chinata La Chinata, the forward-looking extremeño food company founded in 1932, continues to expand in innovative new directions.	21 Dec 2011
Olive Oil May Prevent Cancer For a long time we have known about the importance of extra virgin olive oil in a healthy lifestyle, not to mention its role in the Mediterranean diet. Increasingly, hard-headed scientific research is lending powerful support to these claims.	21 Dec 2011
Gijón Rewarded for Promoting its Culinary Treasures Gijón received a special award at the fifteenth edition of the International Fair of Domestic Tourism (Intur), in the category “Product of Domestic Tourism”.	21 Dec 2011
Ferran Adria Receives the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute’s Gold Medal elBulli Chef is Recognized with Spanish Cultural Honor in New York.	20 Dec 2011
Spanish Chef Paco Roncero Cooks For 3,500 Guests On Mediterranean Cruise His dishes reflect the essences of the Mediterranean, feature avant-garde techniques.	20 Dec 2011
Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas To Be Aired on BBC Two On December 21st Rick Stein celebrates the holiday Spanish style, with Spanish guests and food.	19 Dec 2011
Spain’s Matador Flavors in Miami even though Antonio Banderas’s least known role is that of Spanish food and wine ambassador, it probably is one of his most popular. His American wine première in Miami’s South Beach Food & Wine (SOBE) Fest is already sold out months in advance.	19 Dec 2011
Spanish Allure in Lure Discreetly, but at a resolute rhythm, Francisco Micó is becoming a Spanish culinary talent to be reckoned with in South America.	18 Dec 2011
Open House Day this Saturday at the Basque Culinary Center (BCC) The number of students who can enroll for the next course at the BCC has been increased to 100 students.	16 Dec 2011
Australian Butcher Shop Now Stocking a Spanish Olive Oil, the Most Expensive In The World Oil made from 2,500-year-old olive trees is now available down under.	16 Dec 2011
Exquisite Christmas Capons at Traditional Fair in Galicia At Christmas and New Year, Spain has its own special ‘turkey’. The ‘Capones de Vilalba’ boast the highest quality. Buyers from all across Spain and abroad flock to the annual fair in Lugo.	16 Dec 2011
A Spanish Presence at Important Napa Valley Olive Oil Conference Rosa and Francisco Vañó of Spain's much-lauded Castillo de Canena olive oil firm will be among the featured speakers at an upcoming California seminar.	16 Dec 2011
Fifth Finalist Selected for Chef of the Year Contest The fifth Semifinal of the Chef of the Year Contest has been won by Sergio Bastard of the ‘Restaurante by Sergio Bastard’ in Bilbao.	16 Dec 2011
José Andrés and Think Food Group Offering Special Spanish Ways to Ring in the New Year Lucky Diners Could Win Seats to Jose Andres’ Minibar for the Holiday	16 Dec 2011
Spanish Charcuterie Company Heads to Canada Redondo Iglesias ready to set up shop in Montreal, pending authorization.	16 Dec 2011
Pau Gasol "Signs Up" with Castillo de Canena The Spanish NBA basketball player has created a sketch for the label on their "Primer Día de Cosecha" olive oil.	15 Dec 2011
Espai Sucre Lands in México Spanish culinary training and expertise has become a new export service.	15 Dec 2011
Turron Exports this Christmas Expected to Surpass those of 2010 There are currently more than 100 companies in Jijona making turrón. In 2011 they produced some five million bars of Protected Geographical Indication Jijona and Alicante Turrón.	15 Dec 2011
More Gold Stars for Adrià Ferran Adrià has always spoken passionately about a chef’s responsibility not only to feed his dining public, but to educate them on healthy eating choices.	14 Dec 2011
Día de Mercado Catches the Holiday Spirit This coming Saturday, December 17, the Cámara Agraria (agricultural council) of the Community of Madrid will be hosting a special Christmas edition of Día de Mercado (market days).	14 Dec 2011
Spanish chef Juan Amador’s Eponymous Restaurant in Germany maintains 3 Michelin stars Amador, in Germany, serves Catalan and Basque cuisine with a twist.	14 Dec 2011
Three Restaurants obtain three Repsol Suns in Spanish Guide For the first time, restaurant Ramón Freixa in Madrid, Arrop in Valencia and Nerua in Bilbao have been awarded three Repsol Suns, the highest national recognition of gastronomic quality.	14 Dec 2011
The Wall Street Journal Describes Spain as Ultimate Food Destination Spain might well be "the best restaurant country in the world," according to the U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal.	13 Dec 2011
Martin Berasategui Takes Passion to Paradise All-inclusive Paradisus Resorts will be more inclusive than ever with the launching of Passion, a new restaurant concept by Martín Berasategui that also represents the Michelin-starred chef debut in America.	13 Dec 2011
Numen, A New Spanish Premium Water The beautifully designed glass bottle and its nutritional and organoleptic properties attest to the quality of this high-end product.	13 Dec 2011
Cascajares Hosts Annual Capon Auction Last night, the Ritz Hotel in Madrid was the site of the 12th annual Capon Auction held by the gourmet food company, Cascajares.	13 Dec 2011
Caviar Nacarii, A Gourmet Treasure From the Pyrenees The firm specializes in producing real caviar from sturgeon and supplies a number of top-notch restaurants.	13 Dec 2011
All aboard, food lovers! Chef Mario Sandoval, Sommelier Mª José Huertas and Maître Abel Valverde are advising RENFE on its catering services	12 Dec 2011
El Willy To Open New Spanish Restaurant in Shanghai One of the most famous and successful Spanish cooks in Shanghai, charismatic and innovative chef Guillermo Trullas Moreno, known as “El Willy”, plans to open a new restaurant next year.	12 Dec 2011
Spanish Chef Willy Launches Cookbook in China Chef Willy presented recently his first cookbook in Shanghai in a tapas and wine party.	12 Dec 2011
A Triumph for Catalonia’s Boutique Hotels The Boutique Hotel Award is an international competition that recognises ‘unique excellence and truly individual experiences’ in an industry dominated by global brands and international chains. This year 160 properties were nominated from around the world	12 Dec 2011
Promotion Campaign for Spanish Serrano Ham The Spanish Serrano Ham Foundation has set itself the goal of publicizing the virtues of an iconic Spanish food product, Serrano Ham, classed as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG).	11 Dec 2011
A New Bocado for Puerto Rico In a moment when many food establishments face difficult times, new restaurant entrepreneurs consider Spanish cuisine a reliable investment.	09 Dec 2011
The French Culinary Bible Goes to Spain Larousse Gastonomique now includes Spanish chefs and cuisine.	08 Dec 2011
Organic Foods on the Rise Conclusions reached during the recently held National Conference on Organic Foods, organized by FEPECO (the Spanish Federation of Company’s with Organic Products), indicate that the production of organic products is on the rise in Spain.	07 Dec 2011
Spanish Ministry Promotes Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) has launched a new campaign to promote this country’s excellent olive oils.	07 Dec 2011
Gastronomic Sessions Continue at Paradors The “Muestras Gastronómicas” (gastronomic sessions) initiative of the Spanish Parador hotel chain continues with a new list of Paradors that will be celebrating the regional products and traditions of different areas of Spain during the month of December.	07 Dec 2011
Galician Company has Started Test Project to Cultivate Algae Outside the Sea The Galician company Algafrés S.L. is testing the cultivation of algae in tanks on land. This way of growing algae has several important advantages over harvesting them in the sea.	07 Dec 2011
Pedro Larumbe Wins National Award Madrid restaurant Pedro Larumbe was recently honored with the National Award for “Restaurant most committed to quality”, within the framework of the National Restaurant Industry Awards.	07 Dec 2011
Chocolatier of the Year 2011 Barcelona has been known as the ‘city of chocolate’ ever since Cortés arrived back from America carrying bushels of cocoa beans. But over the last few a new breed of chocolatier have cemented its place as world leader in contemporary chocolate making.	06 Dec 2011
Ronda Iberia Magazine Praises Cantabrian Gastronomy Ronda Iberia magazine, distributed on flights of the airline company, has dedicated a comprehensive article of ten pages to Cantabria, both in English and Spanish.	05 Dec 2011
Rave Review in Foodpedia for Ibérica in Canary Wharf, London One week open and second Ibérica venue in British main city is already a hotspot in the area.	02 Dec 2011
World Cheese Awards Honor Spanish Cheeses The World Cheese Awards honored 12 Spanish cheeses among the top fifty cheeses in the world last month, one of which was classified among the top sixteen.	02 Dec 2011
Basque Myths and Exotic Flavours at San Sebastián Gastronomika At the ninth edition of ‘San Sebastián Gastronomika’, the Basques have proved that they have every reason to host such a prestigious International Gastronomic Conference. Apart from the Basque haute-cuisine, attendants could sample world gastronomy.	02 Dec 2011
Codan Celebrates 50 Years of Baking The Spanish baked-goods company, Codan, whose conchas are a household name in Spain, is entering into its 50th year as market leaders in both Spain and abroad.	02 Dec 2011
Quesos Cerrato Honored in World Cheese Awards Cheesemakers Quesos Cerrato, from Baltanás in Palencia, were recently awarded two Gold Medals, one Siver and another Bronze in the prestigious World Cheese Awards.	01 Dec 2011
Promotional efforts in Eastern Europe focus on Spanish table olives Spanish olives extremely well received in interesting markets such as Poland, Russia and Ukraine.	01 Dec 2011
New York Gets the Word on Gastrofestival 2012 An upcoming major Madrid food event recently was promoted in the Big Apple.	01 Dec 2011
Basque Culinary Center Offers 60 Courses and 80 Prestigious Speakers The Basque Culinary Centre has designed a complete program which consists of 60 courses, covering the most diverse aspects of gastronomy. Most courses take place in the recently inaugurated building of the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastián.	01 Dec 2011
Croissant Goes Catalan Croissants in Spain have traditionally been made using pork fat, but this new product from the Barcelona-based bakery is made entirely with butter from the PDO Alt Urgell-Cerdanya.	01 Dec 2011
Gastrofestival 2012 Gastrofestival 2012 takes on Madrid for the third year in a row from January 23rd thru February 5th.	01 Dec 2011
Madrid Serves the Sweetest Tapa The first edition of the Crema Ruavieja Sweet Tapa Week came to a close this past weekend with the announcement of the winner of the corresponding Sweet Tapa Competition.	30 Nov 2011
Brazilian Holidays With Spanish Foie-Gras The Christmas menu of many Brazilian epicureans will be both ethical and sumptuous.	30 Nov 2011
The Adriàs’ Avant-Garde Cuisine in Colombia Bogotá, Medellín and Pereira will learn how to create airs and spherifications, among other new cooking techniques.	29 Nov 2011
The Future’s Orange The Anecoop cooperative sent their first shipment of 2000 pallets of Clemenules clementines on Nov 23rd. A further 3000 pallets of kaki (persimmon), oranges and mandarins will be shipped through December.	29 Nov 2011
Galician Mussel Crosses Portuguese Border The second edition of the Gastronomic Festival of the Galician Mussel is addressed to restaurants and traders in the north of Portugal, in order to boost the consumption of the prized mussel of Galicia.	29 Nov 2011
Best Cheese of the Year The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has just announced the winners of the 2011 Best Cheese of the Year Awards.	29 Nov 2011
Chef Ramón Freixa Sees the Sun Chef Ramón Freixa of Ramón Freixa Restaurant in Madrid, was just awarded three 'soles' (suns) by the prestigious Repsol Guide for its 2012 edition.	29 Nov 2011
Serrano Ham Experience in Brazil For the first time ever Brazilian consumers will be able to learn and enjoy Serrano ham from A to Z.	29 Nov 2011
BioCórdoba 2011 BioCórdoba, Spain’s most important organic fair, won’t be held this year, having made the decision to become a biannual event.	28 Nov 2011
The Cookbook, Bringing Spanish Cuisine to Homes for a Decade It is considered to be one of the leading Spanish cookbooks availabe nowadays in bookshops.	28 Nov 2011
Food from Spain Participates in Organization of Mitt Kök Gastronomy Expo in Stockholm Spanish fine foods were presented in Mitt Kök, a trade show which helps to launch Sweden onto world culinary stage.	28 Nov 2011
Elite Gourmet Promotes Spanish Gastronomy On November 21st, Elite Gourmet presented this culinary event in collaboration with the Alambique cooking school and chef Diego Muñoz Cobo, who taught more than twenty students from the former to prepare a seasonal menu using Spanish gourmet products.	27 Nov 2011
2012 Michelin Stars Announced Sixteen new Michelin stars have fallen on Spain this week when the prestigious '2012 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal' announced the recipients of this coveted distinction.	25 Nov 2011
Chef Santi Santamaría Memorial Event for 2012 The project has been conceived by Santamaría’s wife Àngels Serra, their daughter Regina and his great friend chef Xavi Pellicer who now heads the kitchen at Can Fabes, as a tribute to one of Spain’s greatest chefs.	25 Nov 2011
Chefs Join Forces to Support Native Pork Breed Up to thirty-four chefs have participated in the publication of a book about the ‘Gochu Asturcelta’, in order to boost this Asturian pork breed.	25 Nov 2011
Honey from Tenerife to Be Protected The Designation, supported by APITEN (Apiculturist Association of Tenerife) and Cabildo (Canary government), will now need the approval of the Spanish Government and the European Union.	25 Nov 2011
DeCuchara 2011 in Segovia This weekend presents the last opportunity this year to sample some of the delicious tapas that are being served up as part of the winter tapas competition, “DeCuchara 2011”, which is being held in Segovia from November 19-27.	24 Nov 2011
Campofrío Launches Products Into Space The Spanish company Campofrío, leaders in the processed meat industry, have set out to build on previous research into the characteristics and consumption of their cured meat products in outer space.	23 Nov 2011
Paella in a Bottle Hot on the heels of D.O. recognition for Paella Valenciana, this innovative product is the brainchild of Paellas Aleña SL in Valencia, who promise an authentic paella ‘like mama’s’ in just 15 minutes.	22 Nov 2011
Travel Tasting Event Takes Participants Around the World Olive Oil From Spain Serves as Culinary Ambassador at Edible Magazine Event.	22 Nov 2011
Australian Paper Reports on Eating and Cooking Trends in Spain Spanish Chefs Maintain Creativity But Lower Prices in Bid to Attract Customers.	22 Nov 2011
Australian Paper Details Gastronomic Pilgrimage To Spain El Celler de Can Roca in Giroma and tapas bar of Albert Adrià in Barcleona were the two main stops.	21 Nov 2011
Leading U.S. Newspaper Profiles Spanish chef José Andrés You'd better move fast if you want to keep up with star Spanish chef José Andrés, says the Wall Street Journal.	21 Nov 2011
Valencia Celebrates Food & Wine in Beijing This is the first time that Valencia Institute for Exportation (IVEX) organizes a Valencia Week in Beijing in order to promote its tourism and fine foods.	20 Nov 2011
A Great Wine Tasting With Ibérico Ham The glass may hold either cava effervescence or the opulence of a fruity Tempranillo, which will pair sublimely with the succulent finesse of Ibérico.	19 Nov 2011
Foods from Asturias in FHC Shanghai IDEPA, the Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias, organized a lunch with the support of four companies participating at the FHC 2011 in Shanghai.	19 Nov 2011
Initiative in Place to Promote Spanish Fruit and Vegetables in Germany Objective is to raise awareness about Spanish fresh vegetables and fruits’ quality, variety and safety.	18 Nov 2011
Northern Spain’s Flavors on Latin American TV From pintxos to Michelin-starred menus, from markets to home kitchens, Latin American spectators follow a route of gastronomic pleasures.	18 Nov 2011
Basque Chefs Triumph at Pintxos Contest of Gastronomy Congress Esti Pérez and Aenlly Ruíz, of bar MarmitaCo in Vitoria Gasteiz, have won the seventh edition of the Championship of Best Pintxos and Tapas Bar of Spain, which took place in Alicante.	18 Nov 2011
Spanish Olive oil in the 6th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress Spanish Chefs and fine foods from Spain take center stage during this year’s event.	18 Nov 2011
Alberto García Ponte Wins Prize for ‘Best Tortilla of Spain’ Alberto García Ponte has won the fourteenth edition of the Spanish Potato Omelet Championship, which took place at the ‘Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía’ congress in Alicante.	17 Nov 2011
Parador Hotels Promote Local Food Products The Paradores de Turismo are promoting typical gastronomic products of La Rioja, Madrid, A Coruña, Ávila and Segovia in their new edition of ‘Gastronomic Samples’ throughout the month of November.	17 Nov 2011
And the Winner is… Andalusian Olive Oil Spain may be by the far the world’s leading producer of olive oil, but the excellence of its best extra-virgin oils has not always been recognised. Italian olive oils have tended to reap the major prizes.	16 Nov 2011
More Than 80 Spanish Companies at FHC China 2011 The Spanish national pavilion will be one of the biggest spaces at Asia's most important food and beverage fair.	15 Nov 2011
Nine European cities celebrate San Miguel Tapas Days From London to Berlin to Oslo, customers accompany their Spanish beer San MIguel with tapas.	15 Nov 2011
Canadian Website Offers 48-hour Itinerary in Valencia The many gastronomic suggestions include traditional paella and Spanish potato omelet.	15 Nov 2011
Chef Rubén Trincado Prepares Avant-Garde Spanish Food in Taipei Chef Trincado creates innovative yet traditional high-quality Spanish food.	15 Nov 2011
Sherry Tasting Sampler in Madrid The Sherry Corner at the Mercado de San Miguel offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a tasting menu of six glasses of sherry paired with six different Spanish 'tapas'.	15 Nov 2011
Villaviciosa to be Turned Into Cheese Capital On November 24 and 25, Villaviciosa will be the capital of Cheeses with Designation of Origin. Professionals of the sector will be able to share information, news, projects and concerns.	14 Nov 2011
Navarre Promotes its PDO Products The canning industry of Navarre is promoting its cans and products through the Prodecasa campaign. The leading company of Viuda de Cayo, among others, is improving its production system.	14 Nov 2011
Cuisine of the North to Promote Itself in León The eighth edition of the gastronomic festival ‘From the North’ brings twenty-four of the best Asturian, Galician and Cantabrian restaurants to León.	14 Nov 2011
Cantabria Celebrates its Soup and Stew In Torrelavega, restaurants belonging to the Torre de la Vega Restaurant Association are organizing Gastronomic Festivals to make people hungry for local soup and stew dishes.	14 Nov 2011
La Rioja Pushes Almond Forward with New Cultivation Techniques The Riojan government supports the cultivation of almonds in La Rioja, one of the most profitable fruits in the region.	14 Nov 2011
Spanish Olive Oils in the Flos Olei Guide Spanish oils are big in Italy. That is the message we are hearing from the people at Flos Olei, Italy and the world’s most important olive oil guide.	14 Nov 2011
Feria Ibérica de la Alimentación 2011 Past 9th November, saw the inauguration of FIAL, the fair that has become Extremadura’s most important rendez-vous for buyers and sellers of the region’s fine foods.	14 Nov 2011
Andalusia Food Books 'Andalucía Conmemora Andalucía' is the third in a trilogy of books edited by Landaluz, the Andalusian quality association, as a promotional strategy for regional food products and gastronomic culture.	13 Nov 2011
1st Edition Showfood Spain Fish preserves, olive oil, artisan beers and cured ham from Ibérico pigs were the stars of the show.	11 Nov 2011
Live Tastings at San Sebastian Gastronomika Some of the world’s best chefs will not only demonstrate spectacular recipes at the San Sebastián congress, they will also offer their creations to the attendants at a live tasting.	11 Nov 2011
A Tango Accent for Adrià He may have been in Buenos Aires as an Ambassador for Telefónica but what his audience was most interested about was the future of elBulli.	11 Nov 2011
The Alamo Drafthouse Pairs Pedro Almodóvar’s New Film with Spanish Tapas and Wine Delicious Tapas Pairs Nicely with New Spanish Movie from Pedro Almodóvar in Austin, Texas.	11 Nov 2011
Tourists Love Canarian Foods The government of the Canary Islands has carried out a survey of foreign tourists as part of a promotional initiative for traditional food and agricultural products that took place this summer in Canary Islands airports.	11 Nov 2011
2011 International Tapas Competition in Valladolid The winners of the Concurso Internacional de Tapas de Valladolid (International Tapas Competition in Valladolid) were announced last night in the city’s Cúpola del Milenio (Millennium Dome).	10 Nov 2011
Ibérico Ecstasy in Panamá As with Reserve wines, it takes time and patience to craft a Reserve Ibérico ham: It also takes time, patience, and perseverance to fulfill legal requirements to import this pork wonder to America.	10 Nov 2011
Spanish Ham-Cutting Contest in China at End of November InterContinental Hotel in Beijing to be the site of Spanish ham event, promoted by Spain Trade Office in the Chinese main city.	10 Nov 2011
Firatast 2011 Located at the Palacio de Ferias the show it has become something of a landmark evert for the city’s gastronomes, highlighting the best of local cuisine.	10 Nov 2011
Best Pincho in Spain, 2011 The winner of the Concurso Nacional de Pinchos y Tapas Ciudad de Valladolid (National Pinchos and Tapas Competition in Valladolid) was announced last night during the closing event for this two-day event.	10 Nov 2011
London Likes Pinchos from Navarre Navarre is celebrating its Second Pincho Week in London. The brand 'Turismo Reyno de Navarre. Tierra de diversidad' is also present at the Turespaña stand of the 'World Travel Market'.	10 Nov 2011
First Barrio del Carmen Tapas Route The Barrio del Carmen, the vibrant neighbourhood of Murcia city, this month celebrates its first-ever Tapa Route.	10 Nov 2011
Cornish and Camorra Discuss New Spanish Cookbook with Australian Press Food writer teams up with chef to reveal secrets behind MoVida success and Spanish foods.	10 Nov 2011
Murcia Promotes Its Gastronomy in China The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through the Murcia Tourism Office, began a tour around China last week, which runs until November 11th and will serve to promote culinary tourism from this south-eastern Spanish region.	09 Nov 2011
2011 Pinchos and Tapas Competition Underway Today is the first day of the much-anticipated Concurso Nacional de Pinchos y Tapas Ciudad de Valladolid 2011 (2011 National Pinchos and Tapas Competition in Valladolid).	08 Nov 2011
Spanish Eatery Named a Top Seattle Restaurant The Harvest Vine, a longstanding fixture on Seattle's dining scene, has just received yet another accolade.	08 Nov 2011
BioCultura Madrid 2011 BioCultura 2011 wrapped up another year this past Sunday in the Spanish capital.	08 Nov 2011
Successful Company Promotes Cultivation of Riojan Fuji Apple Raúl Sanz aims to have a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) created for quality fruit grown in the region. A PGI is an important step towards a Designation of Origin.	08 Nov 2011
Basque Pintxo Chosen ‘Most Original Medieval Pintxo’ A couple from Hondarribia has won a prize in the Fourth Edition of the ‘Contest of Medieval Pintxos’.	08 Nov 2011
“Original Flavors” November 10th is the first day of the new promotional campaign “Original Flavors: The Mediterranean Essence”, devised to promote the importance of three iconic gastronomic products from Spain in Europe.	08 Nov 2011
Brazil Tastes Andalucía Spanish food exports continue growing in Brazil, one of the mail markets in South America.	08 Nov 2011
Martín Berasategui and "live lettuces" The Basque chef praised both vegetables during his presentation at the Fruit Attraction trade fair.	08 Nov 2011
Martín Berasategui Opens New Restaurant Martín Berasategui’s new restaurant has spectacular views; its menu is a compilation of his professional avant-garde career.	07 Nov 2011
Galicia Protects and Promotes its Native Breeds 'More than one hundred producers, companies and distributors, along with butchers, professionals in the catering trade and rural tourism, took part in the event in Silleda on November 3	07 Nov 2011
Angel León, Top Caribbean Feature Puerto Rico’s top lifestyle publication highlights Spanish Chef, an expert in seafood and sea-inspired dishes.	07 Nov 2011
Spain’s Omar Allibhoy prepares to open second Tapas Revolution restaurant After success in West London, Allibhoy heads to shopping mall in Kent.	04 Nov 2011
Riojan Pepper Festival with Tapas Route and Cooking Show More than one thousand portions of egg with pepper were distributed last Sunday in the third edition of the Riojan Pepper Festival.	04 Nov 2011
Firo Vázquez to Present at Midi-Pyrénées Book Fair in Toulouse Murcian chef Vázquez to give presentation entitles “Walking among olive trees”, as the title of one of his books.	04 Nov 2011
Elton John Handpicks Paco Roncero to Cook For a Charity Event Grey Goose Winter Ball raises awareness for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.	04 Nov 2011
Catalonia’s Alex Gares Now Executive Chef at Four Seasons Koh Samui in Thailand Gares is excited to incorporate “amazing food discoveries” into Spanish cuisine.	04 Nov 2011
Healthy Charisma of Spanish Foods in El Salvador Concerned about health? Don’t worry. Spanish flavors are a healthful treasure.	04 Nov 2011
New Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Houston Wows Diners Oscar Aguilar’s Convivio Tapas Bar Presents Modern Decor and Menu.	04 Nov 2011
A Spanish Chef Combines His Medical Background with Haute Cuisine Science, Art and Nutrition Cross Roads at a Spanish Chef’s New Restaurant in Manhattan.	03 Nov 2011
Travel & Leisure Applause in México Travel and lifestyle magazine launches Gourmet Awards.	03 Nov 2011
Spanish Chef Xavier Pellicer Headed to Ikarus Restaurant in Salzburg Pellicer paid homage to Santi Santamaría with special as-yet unannounced menu.	03 Nov 2011
Gourmet Makeover for Bar Velodromo As a space Velodromo is a true art deco gem, which was restored to its former glory by the Moritz beer company in July 2009. With the vision of Vilà a contemporary rif on the food should soon follow suit.	03 Nov 2011
La Mancha Sends its Best Fran Martínez, Pepe Rodríguez Rey and Manolo de la Osa, will represent La Mancha this month at the XIII Congreso Lomejordelagastronomia.com (the best of gastronomy), held from November 12-15 in Alicante.	03 Nov 2011
San Sebastián and Barcelona in Top Ten European Gastronomic Cities A survey by TripAdvisor has shown that the Spanish choose the Basque Country as the best place to eat within Spain. San Sebastián and Barcelona are in the top ten of culinary capitals.	03 Nov 2011
A Spanish Olive Oil Voted Best in the World Castillo de Canena, the makers of extra virgin olive oil based in Canena (Jaén), have a new award to add to the dozens they have garnered over recent years. And this one might just be the most prestigious yet.	02 Nov 2011
Foods from Spain Celebrates Spanish Ibérico Ham The ‘Understanding Ibérico ham and how to carve it’ seminar took place at Westminster Kingsway College and explored the culture of Ibérico ham.	02 Nov 2011
I Medical Conference on Olive Oil, Nutrition and Health The 'Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español' (Spanish olive oil association) is hosting the Medical Conference on Olive Oil, Nutrition and Health, to be held in Madrid on November 4th-5th, 2011 at the Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Madrid.	02 Nov 2011
Paradors Promote Local Gastronomy Starting this past October 28th and lasting for the next several months, the Spanish Parador hotel chain has announced a new initiative of “Muestras Gastronómicas” (gastronomic sessions), that highlight the regional products and traditions of different ar	02 Nov 2011
Sweet Torreblanca Days in Perú There are no boundaries for salt and sugar in the creative hands of Spanish Chef Paco Torreblanca.	02 Nov 2011
Spanish Olive Oil Exports On the Rise Spanish olive oil exports to developing markets have increased spectacularly in recent years. Today, Spain is the world's leading producer of olive oil.	02 Nov 2011
Spanish Dried Fruit and Nuts for Europe and the Middle East At the close of 2011, the company expects sales to reach nearly €6 million, of which 33% come from international markets.	02 Nov 2011
Cheeses from Murcia The Designation of Origin ‘Queso de Murcia’ is planning to raise the profile of the cheese through a series of tutored tastings in the town of Molina de Segura (Murcia).	02 Nov 2011
Chef’s Gold Stigma’s the colour of late autumn sunsets, honey-sweet and deeply flavoured, Spanish saffron is the spice du jour in the world’s best kitchens.	02 Nov 2011
Spain to Export More Food to China The Spanish Minister for Environment, Rural, and Marine Affairs Rosa Aguilar held a meeting with Chinese representatives of COFCO, the largest olive oil and food importer and exporter in China.	02 Nov 2011
Basque Gastronomy Scored at Millesime with Research and Development Formula Millesime, one of the most important gastronomic events in Spain, has been a great success for the Basque Country. Its stand attracted more than half a thousand visitors because of its innovative gastronomy.	01 Nov 2011
Spanish Gastronomy Promoted in Japan The event included tasting sessions featuring Spanish products and a seminar on seaweed from Galicia	01 Nov 2011
Spain at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo Spanish participation in this expo includes an informative pavilion in which three Spanish companies show their products: Landsea Asia, Iberconsa and Angulas Aguinaga.	01 Nov 2011
Buscasetas 2011 The fifth annual “Buscasetas 2011” Jornadas Gastronómicas de las Setas de Castilla y León (Castile-Leon Wild Mushroom Gastronomy Series), will take place starting on November 2nd and lasting until November 13th.	31 Oct 2011
A Spanish Olive Oil Cook-Off in San Francisco Forget the Iron Chef competition. A pair of chefs will soon be vying for the title Olive Chef.	31 Oct 2011
Spain’s Serrano Ham Consortium Attends Anuga Food Fair in Germany Visitors were able to try Serrano ham sliced in the traditional way by a professional ham-cutter.	31 Oct 2011
A Taste of Murcia’s Markets The initiative, christened ‘Degusta tu plaza’ (taste your market) is run by the Town Hall in conjunction with the regional department of Employment, Commerce and Enterprise.	28 Oct 2011
Algusto Fair to Present Quality Food Products from Twelve Different Countries The artisanal and organic food fair ‘Algusto’, which will take place from December 16 to 19 in Bilbao, will bring together producers from twelve different countries and several Spanish autonomous communities.	28 Oct 2011
2011 Report on the Spanish Agrifood Sector Updated statistics, outlook and analysis of the current state of the Spanish agrifood sector.	28 Oct 2011
UK Magazine Suggests Pintxos Route Through San Sebastián Hello Magazine explains how to savor Basque delights in one of the world food meccas: San Sebastián.	28 Oct 2011
Logroño Joins Gastro-Tourism Platform La Rioja is pushing forward as a food and wine destination as it is joining ‘Saborea España’, a select club of gastronomic destinations such as San Sebastián and Valladolid.	28 Oct 2011
Sweet Flavours of La Rioja Stand Out at Fair and Competition A total of eight desserts were presented at the contest, which is part of the Golmajería Fair in Calahorra.	28 Oct 2011
Chefs from Spain Head to the Napa Valley Attendees 2011 World of Flavors, one of the most important gastronomic gatherings in USA, will find a significant Spanish presence.	28 Oct 2011
Picking Málaga Gastronomic Fair Picking Málaga, a leading catering company in Málaga province, is organising its own gastronomic fair.	28 Oct 2011
Young Cava Brotherhood 2011 The 26th Autumn investiture of the Young Cava Brotherhood recognised seven new council members for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of Catalunya’s favourite fizz.	28 Oct 2011
2011 Best Rincón de Soto Pear Year The Rincón de Soto Pears Designation has certified 13.3 million kilos this year. The Fruit Attraction Fair has opened new possibilities to market the protected pears.	27 Oct 2011
New Ibérica Food & Culture in London The Asturias-born chef Nacho Manzano will also be heading the second premises to open in the British capital	27 Oct 2011
Mumbai hosts two Spanish gastronomic initiatives covering dinner and tapas Attendees at both events enjoy Spanish omelet, paella, gazpacho and othe delicacies from Spain.	27 Oct 2011
José Andrés, Caribbean Culinary Master Just weeks after the announcement of his first project in Puerto Rico, José Andrés gets ready for another Caribbean comeback.	27 Oct 2011
2011 “Alimentos de España” Awards The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) has officially opened the nomination period for the XXIV 'Alimentos de España' (Foods From Spain) Awards 2011.	27 Oct 2011
Barcelona is the ‘Markets of Markets’ After three days of presentations by Catalonia’s top chefs, showcasing of regional products, cava and wine tastings, Barcelona mayor Xavier Trias declares the Markets of Markets festival an unprecedented success.	27 Oct 2011
Food and Wines from Spain, with Mexican DO A top-of-the-line Spanish delegation mesmerizes Mexican consumers in a Palace of oeongastronomic delight.	27 Oct 2011
Spanish Food Festival in Beijing Customers who buy more than RMB200 will be entered into a drawing that includes a round trip flight to Spain and dinners in Spanish restaurants in Beijing.	27 Oct 2011
Canned Fish Proved Excellent Ingredient in Haute Cuisine Cooking Show In Santiago de Compostela a cooking show with a focus on innovation and tradition was organised to promote the use of canned fish and seafood in haute cuisine.	26 Oct 2011
Basque Chef in Caracas Spanish cuisine and Venezuelan palates are certainly not in crisis.	26 Oct 2011
Spanish chef Nacho Manzano Named Canary Bananas Ambassador The Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid included a show-cooking slot using Canary Island bananas.	26 Oct 2011
Spanish and Mexican Food History Radio program approaches the role of food in Mexican colonization managed by Spanish authorities.	26 Oct 2011
Flavors from Andalucía Festival in Miami Restaurants and stores launch a food celebration arounf Andalusia cuisine, foods and wines.	25 Oct 2011
Sergi Arola Makes Chilean Debut Sergi Arola is one of Spain’s most global culinary professionals with projects in Brazil, Portugal, Chile and soon also in Switzerland.	25 Oct 2011
New Brand of High-Quality Galician Veal A new Galician Veal quality brand with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was introduced to consumers at the San Froilán gastronomic fair, with a free tasting.	25 Oct 2011
Gazpacho to promote Spanish movies The launch of the second edition of the Spanish Film Showcase in China took place at Moma theater in Beijing with a tasting of gazpacho.	24 Oct 2011
Fruit Attraction Names Best Vegetable Dish of 2011 Miguel Ángel de la Cruz of Restaurante La Botica in Matapozuelos, Valladolid (Castile-Leon), has won the award for “Best Vegetable Dish of the Year”.	24 Oct 2011
A Taste of Authentic Spain at New York’s Dean & Deluca Soho Store Chefs from New York’s Top Spanish Restaurants Participate in a Week Long Spanish Food Event.	24 Oct 2011
Broccoli Under the Microscope Spain is the number one European producer and exporter of this healthy vegetable.	24 Oct 2011
Hondarribia Celebrated 10th Edition of Cheese Competition For the third time, Mikel Etxezarreta from cheese farm Aizpea in Olaberria has won the Hondarribia Shepherd’s Cheese Competition.	24 Oct 2011
Espai Sucre and Nespresso Announce Winners of Best Restaurant Dessert 2011 The competition, which is now in its third year aims to establish pastry making in restaurants as its own discipline while raising standards and techniques across the board.	24 Oct 2011
New Desgin Award for a Jaén Olive Oil Señorío de Jaén, an extra virgin olive oil from the Sierra de Jaén in Andalucía, has won a Pentaward for its innovative packaging.	24 Oct 2011
Presentation of the Medieval Towns Network in Madrid Ten Spanish and two Portuguese towns have partnered up for this tourism project.	23 Oct 2011
Aracena’s Ham Fair The ham fair in Aracena (Huelva), cradle of Andalucía´s finest hams, this year celebrates its 16th edition on 22-24 October.	21 Oct 2011
Gastrópolis in the Metropolis Once again, gastronomic event Millesime Madrid has made the Spanish capital a place where industry professionals and lucky foodies can rub shoulders with some of the finest chefs and sample the most sought-after products on the market today.	21 Oct 2011
La Cocina de Álex Múgica wins ‘Best Stew 2011’ Three ‘Best Stews’ were chosen out of six finalists, with an extra prize for the chef who paired his dish best with a Navarra wine with Denomination of Origin.	21 Oct 2011
The Gourmet Pilgrim Series Publishes Spanish Cookbook A remarkable compilation of the recipes, traditions and culture of the Spanish people.	21 Oct 2011
Live Uncorked series on UK’s The Guardian features Spain’s impact on UK Tapas and other food trends are leaving a big impression up north.	21 Oct 2011
Galician companies triumph at gourmet fair in Tokyo Twenty Galician companies and their products, ranging from wine and sweets to commercially manufactured algae and fish and seafood cans were received very well at the Japanese ‘Spain Gourmet Fair’.	21 Oct 2011
Paella Valenciana Gets Own D.O. The official recipe, devised by local restauranteur Rafael Vidal of Levante in Benisanó, will go public in the coming weeks with D.O. certification to follow.	21 Oct 2011
UK Website Promotes Spanish Chef Omar Allibhoy’s Olive Initiative Allibhoy working to raising awareness about olives among the British.	21 Oct 2011
Ferran Adriá Conquers San Francisco The guiding light of Spain's now-closed elBulli restaurant recently made a whirlwind visit to San Francisco.	20 Oct 2011
Special Culinary Event in Chicago Highlighted Olive Oil from Spain Chicago Culinary Students and Guests Explore the Wonders of Spanish Olive Oil.	20 Oct 2011
Spanish Pork Exports to China Worth 33 million euros Spain is a well-established supplier of pork to China, even though the Asian country is the largest producer in the world with about 50 million tons in 2010.	20 Oct 2011
Rioja flavours triumph at ‘Fruit Attraction’ The Rioja region sends its best products to Madrid and will also send restaurant ‘El Arriero’ to the Valladolid Tapas Contest. Juan Rodrigálvarez was given the ‘best pastry chef’ award.	19 Oct 2011
Basque Government Signs Partnership with The Culinary Institute of America Patxi López and CIA President Tim Ryan were entering into an agreement to have the CIA partner with the Basque Culinary Center (BCC).	19 Oct 2011
A Spanish Restaurant of New York Makes Esquire’s “Best” List Esquire Magazine Hails Salinas Spanish Restaurant as of the Nation’s Best	19 Oct 2011
Successful New Spain in Guatemala Spanish food and business paired perfectly in Guatemala	19 Oct 2011
Tapearte 2011 From October 12th – 16th, the city of Ciudad Real (Castile-La Mancha) hosted the annual “Tapearte 2011” tapas festival.	19 Oct 2011
Las Recetas de el Comidista Mikel López Iturriaga, the popular food writer better known as El Comidista for his blog in 'El País' newspaper, has just released a new cookbook entitled, Las Recetas de el Comidista.	19 Oct 2011
Learning about Murcia’s Rice Dishes Want to know more about the excellence of Murcia’s rice-based dishes? You’re in luck.	19 Oct 2011
Dining in a Basque Txoko Members of the public can now enjoy a meal at the private Basque gastronomic societies called txokos, according to the Los Angeles Times.	18 Oct 2011
Avant-Garde Spanish Cuisine in Chefsache 2011 Basque chefs Elena Arzak and Andoni L. Aduriz take part in Germany's leading gastronomic event.	18 Oct 2011
National Restaurant Industry Awards 2011 The winners of the fifth edition of the National Restaurant Industry Awards have been selected. The prize-giving ceremony will take place in Bilbao on November 29.	18 Oct 2011
International Food Technology Symposium The fifth International Food Technology Symposium, a one-day event organised by the National Technological Centre for Preserved Foods (CTC), is to be held on 24th October in the Antiguo Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinería in Cartagena (Murcia).	18 Oct 2011
Madrid Restaurant Week Returns It’s nearly that time again: Restaurant Week will return to Madrid from November 4th – 13th, 2011.	18 Oct 2011
Gastronomic Festival for Young Chefs Returns to Segovia The XII Gastronomic Festival for Young Chefs will be presented this Wednesday, October 19th at the Venta Magullo Restaurant in La Lastrilla, Segovia.	18 Oct 2011
Wines from Spain Launches Annual Great Match Event throughout the U.S. Leading Spanish Wine Event Promotes Prominent Wine Producers and Great Local Chefs and Restaurants.	17 Oct 2011
Cooking with Jaén Olive Oil Details of the celebrated annual cookery contest based on the use of extra virgin olive oil have just been announced.	17 Oct 2011
‘Guardian’ readers rank Spanish Paradors among best hotels in the world Readers of several British newspapers rank the Parador hotels among the best in the world. The Galician Gastronomy Academy has rewarded Galician Paradors for their local cuisine.	17 Oct 2011
Bumper Year for Andaluz Food Exports Food products from Andalusia are having a good year, according to figures supplied by the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade.	17 Oct 2011
More than 40 Dutch Michelin Chefs Cook with Valderrama Olive Oil Netherlands: one of the most important export market for Spanish extra virgin olive oil Valderrama.	17 Oct 2011
Spanish Ibérico Ham Company Signs Product Distribution Deal in Italy Ibérico ham is one of the Spanish gourmet product in greatest demand in Italy.	16 Oct 2011
Germany Ranks Second Worldwide in Imports of Spanish Food and Beverage Important food fair in Cologne this month will see many Spanish exhibitors.	15 Oct 2011
UK website features Spanish food and wine vacations Warm weather feels even better with Spanish delicious food and drink.	15 Oct 2011
A New Home for Biko Chef Mikel Alonso travels extensively on culinary business. Recently, after returning to México after some weeks in Spain producing a new season for his TV program at Elgourmet.com, he confessed me he was delighted to be “back home.”	14 Oct 2011
2012 Madrid Fusion Dates Announced The dates have been announced for the much-anticipated 10th anniversary edition of Madrid Fusion.	14 Oct 2011
Euro Protection for Spanish Food Products The European Commission has just announced the inclusion of four Spanish products among those enjoying protection under EU law.	14 Oct 2011
Spanish Sergi Arola named chef at new luxury W Verbier retreat in Switzerland Catalan Arola to head restaurant, will bring Spanish cuisine to the Swiss Alps.	14 Oct 2011
A Spanish Pilgrimage Meal Remembered The October issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine features one writer's memories of a meal on his way to Santiago de Compostela.	14 Oct 2011
Six Restaurants, Five Stars, and a Spanish Culinary Ace in Panama A relentless pursuit for excellence characterizes a Spanish culinary flagship in Panamá	13 Oct 2011
A Tasteful Basque Checkmate in Brazil Food and wines from Biscay are the trendiest new playing pieces on the chessboard.	13 Oct 2011
Dates Changed for Ibérico Ham Fair The dates for the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Fair, originally announced for the 20-23 of October, will be delayed until October 27-30.	13 Oct 2011
Cheese with a History Now Protected with Denomination Although it was on the brink of disappearing, Casín cheese has regained its rightful place on the Asturian cheese map. The EU has given a Protected Designation of Origin to artisanal cheese production in Caso. The procedure to obtain this quality brand wa	13 Oct 2011
Spain’s Serrano Ham Consortium offers online course in German, French Aims to raise awareness, increase consumption, enhance understanding.	13 Oct 2011
Spanish Week to feature Spanish fare at Zimbabwe hotel Menu will feature Spanish traditional dishes as well as modern cuisine.	13 Oct 2011
Seamus Mullen’s New Spanish Restaurant in NY Garners a Two Star Review Tertulia Restaurant Highlights Flavors of Northern Spain, specially of Asturias, to Much Acclaim.	11 Oct 2011
Merengue, Thermomix and Seasonings from Spain Between Caribbean sea waves and the cadenced rhythms of merengue music, Chef Eva Riera shaked the scene with the vibration of Thermomix and new compositions for the taste of Spain.	11 Oct 2011
Santi Santamaria’s Daughter Takes Over as Head of the Restaurant Group Following the death of Santamaria from a heart-attack in Singapore last year, his flagship restaurant closed for just one day. His daughter now steps up to direct its future.	11 Oct 2011
Galician Restaurant Awarded Lola Torres Prize The tenth edition of the National Prize of Traditional Gastronomy Lola Torres has been awarded to Rías de Galicia in Barcelona. This restaurant, founded in 1986, is run by Cándido Iglesias, his wife Purificación Fernández and their three sons.	11 Oct 2011
Canned Mussels of Guaranteed Galician Origin Soon on the Market Mussels canned by Calvo will carry Denomination from Galicia.	11 Oct 2011
Galician Flavors Enchant Río and Bahía Cultural associations are a critical motor for the diffusion of culinary tradition and they have been very active in spreading the magic of Galician cuisine among Brazilians.	11 Oct 2011
We Are What We Do, We Are What We Eat Everyone is jumping on the food bandwagon these days whether it’s Michelin starred chefs hoping to save the world, or football stars calling for better diets.	10 Oct 2011
Best Vegetable Dish of 2011 Candidates for the Best Vegetable Dish of the Year have been officially nominated by Madrid Fusion. The winner will be announced during Fruit Attraction, an annual event that will be held this year in Madrid from October 19-21st	10 Oct 2011
Cocido Completo de Taba The Parador de Chinchón (Madrid) has leapt into autumn with the opening of “El Bodegón” Restaurant, which specializes in the traditional dish, “Cocido Completo de Taba”.	10 Oct 2011
Basque Culinary Center Inaugurated The campus of the Basque Culinary Centre (BCC), the first Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences in Spain, was inaugurated last Monday.	10 Oct 2011
Rodaballo Chef Wins Second Victory at Hondarribia Pintxo Championship The fishing village Hondarribia celebrated its sixth edition of ‘Pintxo Championship’ (Euskadi Saboréala) from October 3 to 5. On the third day, Iñaki Rodrigo of bar Rodaballo in Vitoria came out as the winner, with a playful ‘Chips and Rum’ pintxo.	09 Oct 2011
Extremadura Goes Organic at Extrema-Bio This year’s Extrema-Bio fair in Cáceres, held on the weekend of 1st and 2nd October in the city’s Paseo de Cánovas, acted as a shop window for 15 of the most important organic producers in the region.	09 Oct 2011
Filipino Paper Praises Spanish Tapas, Highlights Spanish restaurant Authentic products and traditional Spanish cuisine being served, from Serrano ham and paella to chorizo	09 Oct 2011
Instituto Cervantes Hosts Expo on Spanish cooking in Palermo, Italy An interesting expo on food and design on show until end of November.	09 Oct 2011
The Lady in Pink Seductively pink in colour, deliciously crisp in the mouth, sweet as honey with a bright streak of acidity, it’s no wonder that Pink Lady apples are a favourite among chefs and gourmets.	08 Oct 2011
Almàssera Celebrates the Chufa Nut The city council of Almàssera and the D.O. Chufa de Valencia have joined forces this month in a three day festival that showcases the best chufa products the region has to offer.	06 Oct 2011
Success of Spanish turrón in The Netherlands Dutch reseller of artisanal nougats is very enthusiastic about the way Dutch embrace their new turrón from Granada.	06 Oct 2011
The Spanish Flair of Trump Panama From Donald Trump himself to the President of Panamá who has also been a celebrity diner, Spanish Chef Daniel Bausà is captivating everybody.	06 Oct 2011
Something’s Cooking in El Bierzo “Something’s cooking in El Bierzo” is the theme of the 27th edition of the 2011 Gastronomic Congress in El Bierzo, Castile-Leon.	06 Oct 2011
Spanish Chef José Andrés Lands in Puerto Rico As of 2012, Spain’s best known chef in America will embark on his first adventure outside the continental United States.	06 Oct 2011
Home-Style Cooking from a Master of Avant-Garde Cuisine? A Wall Street Journal reporter has spent a week cooking from Ferran Adriá's latest book.	06 Oct 2011
Tapas Festival in Santo Domingo There is no crisis for Spanish tapas in Dominican Republic.	06 Oct 2011
Dalí & Spanish Culinary Event in Florida Spanish Chef Paco Pérez pays homeage to Salvador Dalí's work of arts.	05 Oct 2011
Reps for Andoni Luis Aduriz’s Restaurant Present Products in Macao, Hong Kong Trip seeks to show products and techniques used at Mugaritz restaurant.	05 Oct 2011
Basque Chef Surprises with ‘Paella Sushi’ in Valencia Senén González, chef of the Sagartoki restaurant in Vitoria, presented an innovative ‘paella sushi’ dish at the World Rice Congress in Valencia last weekend.	05 Oct 2011
Manila trade fair for agri-business with Spanish participation Philippines to host major fair focusing on sustainable agriculture.	05 Oct 2011
Spanish Tapas Restaurant La Tasca Revamps Restaurants in UK Company undergoes transformation to enhance dining experience	05 Oct 2011
Portugal and Germany; Extremadura's Biggest Export Partners New figures from the Extremadura Institute of Statistics (IEEX) throw an interesting light on the region’s exports.	05 Oct 2011
Bolivia, a New Frontier for Spanish Gastronomy Tapas and textures captivated audience who attended a pioneer gastronomic encounter in Bolivia	04 Oct 2011
A New Mesón Español in Nicaragua More residents and visitors in Nicaragua can now enjoy the foods from Spain.	04 Oct 2011
Special Pear Main Ingredient in Gastronomic Contest Thirteenth edition of Festival of Rincón de Soto Pears with Designation of Protected Origin took place last Sunday.	04 Oct 2011
Tapas and Rioja Wines in London This autumn Londoners will be able to experience traditional Spanish style tapas crawls in the city.	04 Oct 2011
Zafra International Livestock Fair 2011 Southern Spain’s most important commercial livestock fair is currently in full swing. The Zafra fair, traditionally linked to the feast day of Saint Michael, has been running for more than five centuries and celebrates its the 558th edition this month.	04 Oct 2011
Smells Good Enough to Eat In a move that has left some scratching their heads, the three Michelin starred chef from Girona has turned his radical perfume inspired desserts on their head, by using his culinary creations to inspire perfume.	04 Oct 2011
Spanish Chefs for Lorca Once again the Spanish food world shows its solidarity with the victims of last spring’s earthquake in Lorca (Murcia).	03 Oct 2011
Spain’s 7 in Perú The Spanish culinary touch has become an indispensable attraction of Mistura.	02 Oct 2011
Vegetable Exhibition at the Seed Exchange Bank Last weekend, Madrid’s Matadero Cultural Center was all about fresh vegetables as part of an exhibit featured by Ecosecha for the Seed Exchange Bank.	01 Oct 2011
ICEX Announces 2012 Candidates The list of candidates for the 2012 Training of Young Professionals in Spanish Gastronomy.	30 Sep 2011
Marco Varela Wins Fourth Semifinal of ‘IV Chef of the Year Competition’ On September 28, the fourth semifinal of the latest edition of the ‘Spanish Chef of the Year Competition’ took place in Gijón. The winning chef is from Galicia.	30 Sep 2011
New Spanish Tapas Restaurant Opens in Southport, England Spanish omelet, pork stew, and goat’s cheese and figs featured.	30 Sep 2011
Spanish Company Iloveaceite.com Brings Olive Oil Roadshow to Poland Four major cities were visited to continue to spread the good word about oil.	30 Sep 2011
London Tapas Bar Barrica to Open Second Venue in Soho Diners will enjoy cured meats, cheeses, and sherries, among other Spanish items.	29 Sep 2011
I Multicultural Tapas Route in Lavapiés The traditional Madrid neighborhood of Lavapiés is celebrating its first annual 'tapas' route.	29 Sep 2011
Sánchez Romera opens his restaurant Romera in NYC Already being called “finest culinary experience” ever by some critics and food experts based in the city.	29 Sep 2011
Concurso La Tapa de Madrid 2011 Spherification, foams, fusion and tradition, and all in the form of bite sized 'tapas'.	29 Sep 2011
October To Be A Tasty Month in Manila With Tapas Festival Typical Spanish food to delight diners at 4 city restaurants.	29 Sep 2011
San Francisco Sardine Dishes with a Spanish Touch A Spanish restaurant has been named a top place in the City by the Bay for dishes made with increasingly popular sardines.	28 Sep 2011
From Foam to Family: Famed Chef Ferran Adrià Keeps it Simple in Latest Cookbook The First Family Meal Cookbook and U.S.Tour by Spannish chef Ferrán Adria.	28 Sep 2011
Spanish Delicatessen at Amsterdam Culinary Tour Gastronomic tour through Amsterdam with many Spanish delicatessen in speciality shops and markets.	27 Sep 2011
A California Sous-Chef Recalls Her Time at elBulli A seven-month apprenticeship with Ferran Adriá changes your way of thinking about food, according to a former apprentice to the Spanish master chef.	27 Sep 2011
Wall Street Journal Visits Spanish Chef Dani García Chef Dani García's Calima restaurant in Marbella, Spain, has wowed a writer from a leading US newspaper.	27 Sep 2011
Madrid Gets Some Sugar Sugar ‘09, the Artisanal Decorated Pastry and Cake Fair, will be held in Madrid from September 28th through October 3rd, 2011, in the city’s Palacio de Congresos (convention center).	27 Sep 2011
Le Cordon Bleu in Spain The new Madrid branch of world famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute, will celebrate the graduation of its very first class of students, this September 30, 2011.	27 Sep 2011
The Opening of Two New Spanish Restaurants Illicit Excitement in NY Barraca and Melibea Restaurants to Feature Spanish Foods.	26 Sep 2011
One of Chicago’s Favorite Spanish Restaurants Approaches Significant Anniversary A Spainsh Tapas Hot Spot of Chicago Hits a Milestone.	26 Sep 2011
Hondarribia to Host Basque Pintxos Championship Again Hondarribia, a picturesque coastal town in Northern Spain, almost on the border of France, will be hosting the sixth edition of the Basque Pintxos Championship (“Euskadi Saboréala”) between 3rd and 5th October 2011.	26 Sep 2011
China Keen on Spanish Chicken Feet Spanish food companies compete for fruitful business in chicken feet export to Asia.	26 Sep 2011
2011 Valladolid Tapas Competition Announces President The city of Valladolid is once again looking forward to this year’s edition of its most celebrated culinary event, the National Pinchos and Tapas Competition.	26 Sep 2011
Iberoamerican Connection & Tapas in China The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China organized the event “Iberoamerican Connection” at Spanish Bar Code Restaurant.	26 Sep 2011
Spanish Food Festival Celebrated in Beijing One of the main purposes of the festival is to attract more Chinese tourists interested in travelling to Spain.	26 Sep 2011
Murcia Victorious in the final of the Copa Jerez International Food & Wine Competition Chef Cayetano Gómez and sommelier Juan Luis García, from the Murcian restaurant, won three of the six awards for their food and Sherry pairing design.	25 Sep 2011
A Region with Great Taste Andalucía Sabor 2011 has been the success it was both hoped and expected to be. In its three editions so far, Andalucia’s biannual date with high-level gastronomy has proved to be one of Spain’s most coherent and stimulating gastronomic events.	23 Sep 2011
Santa Pau Beans to Get PDO Status Spain is the biggest consumer of pulses in the EU, though demand has grown significantly in Hungary, Sweden, Denmark and Austria in the past few years. Putting Spanish pulses on the gourmet product map is a massive boost to the home-grown market.	22 Sep 2011
Millesime Madrid Coming This Fall The fifth edition of Millesime Madrid will take place from the 19-21 of October, 2011.	22 Sep 2011
Spanish cheese guru Enric Canut to speak at International Chefs Congress Incredible chef line-up and activities planned for October event.	22 Sep 2011
Galician Mussel Celebration Continues in Autumn O Grove celebrates its shellfish for almost two weeks in the Festa do Marisco every year in October. The fishing village is especially famous for its delicious mussels.	21 Sep 2011
Torrejón se DesTapa, 2011 The city of Torrejón de Ardoz, which is located in the Community of Madrid about 20km east of the capital city, is hosting the fourth edition of its Torrejón se DesTapa tapas route	21 Sep 2011
New Horizons, New Customs; for Extremadura’s Fruit and Veg The ‘cucumber crisis’ has affected many of Spain’s exporters of fruit and vegetables in some degree, but as a Spanish proverb has it, ‘no hay mal que por bien no venga’ – something good almost always comes out of something bad.	21 Sep 2011
China Shows Interest in Asturian Gastronomy A Chinese delegation went to taste products of Ondefartucar, an Asturian quality label that is conquering the Asian market.	20 Sep 2011
Poor Tuna Season for Basque Fishermen Basque fishing boats will probably abandon catching of tuna before end of season.	20 Sep 2011
Canary Tomatoes Shine in Stockholm Tomatoes from the Canary Islands took center stage during the recent “Open Press Day” event that was hosted on by the agency Star in the Swedish capital on September 14, 2011..	20 Sep 2011
Spanish Chef José Pizarro’s New Venture, Pizarro, to Open in October Delicious menu taking shape with long list of cavas to wash it down with.	20 Sep 2011
More Piquillo Peppers in 2011 This year’s season promises a much better harvest of the prized Piquillo de Lodosa pepper with Designation of Origin (DO).	20 Sep 2011
Andalusian Products Hit the Big Time Makro, the Spanish arm of the German Metro group and leader in the Spanish cash and carry sector with a total sales figure of €1,311 million last year, plans an important promotion of Andalusian food and drink in more than 30 of its wholesale outlets.	20 Sep 2011
Gastronomy triumphs at San Sebastián Film Festival This year, for the first time, gastronomy is officially part of the San Sebastián Film Festival, both in restaurants and on the cinema screen.	19 Sep 2011
Spanish Chef Omar Allibhoy Offers Olive Master Class to Journalists Allibhoy expounds on the many qualities of Spanish olives.	19 Sep 2011
Rare Breed Research in Murcia Local livestock breeds are endangered the world over. Thankfully however, an increased awareness of their importance is leading to numerous projects bent on maintaining and extending their presence in the agro-sphere.	19 Sep 2011
Slow Food Catalunya Launches Restaurant Guide The guidebook’s author Rosa Solà Maset is the president of Slow Food Barcelona and wrote the book to showcase chefs and restaurants in the region using only food grown, reared and foraged within a 100 km radius.	19 Sep 2011
Chef Samuel Perea Visits Israel Again to Prepare Special Spanish Meal Diners feast on garlic soup, paella, olives, fish and legumes.	18 Sep 2011
Tapas Time in Rota (Cádiz) These days no Spanish town that values its gastronomic prowess can afford to be without its own ‘tapas route’.	16 Sep 2011
Fourteen Bars Unite into One Distrito Gourmet Fourteen bars in Oviedo aim to turn Plaza América and Avenida de Galicia into a ‘Gourmet District’ as the perfect pincho stop on the way to the centre, mixing modernity with tradition.	16 Sep 2011
Rick Stein’s Nostalgia for Spain Brings him on Culinary Tour Asturian cider, Ibérico ham, paprika and more.	16 Sep 2011
Spanish Gourmet Zest in México A new edition for Expo El Gourmet is on the run and Spanish cuisine will attend the party.	16 Sep 2011
Lima Summit for Basque Culinary Center Empowered as Heads of State and led by Spanish Ferrán Adrià, the world’s top chefs met in Perú to define the new role of cooks in a global context, culinary ethics, and the social role of future chefs.	15 Sep 2011
Botillo Flavors in Mar del Plata The advantage of inverted seasons in North and Southern Hemispheres is that while some enjoy light recipes in Spain, in the chilly Argentinean winter others can delight in robust Castillian 'botillo'.	15 Sep 2011
Nuts About Almonds Murcia’s almonds are famous in Spain, and the region is the heartland of national almond production.	15 Sep 2011
Ordizia chooses cheese from Urbasa Shepherd Remiro wins Ordizia cheese competition for the second time, but last year’s winners were disqualified from the championship.	15 Sep 2011
King of the Tomato Tucked away in the inland town of Elche, Santiago Orts of El Huerto de Elche nurseries is growing a multitude of gourmet crops, among them the finest tomatoes in Spain.	15 Sep 2011
Adrià, a Culinary Rock Star in Perú Spain’s top chef visit to the land of the Incas has had a tremendous social repercussion, generating in Peruvian youngsters as much excitement as the Beatles or Lady Gaga, and serving as an inspiration for the next generation of leaders.	15 Sep 2011
Friends and Pintxos in México México and Donosti constructed a bridge of flavor to celebrate a cultural capital that also is a gastronomic monument.	15 Sep 2011
Spanish Restaurant in Croydon, UK, Still a Hit with Diners after 20 Years Patrons cite excellent service and food as best qualities.	14 Sep 2011
Catalonia Calls to Save Traditional Agriculture The Lleida-based organization is possibly the most impressive grass-roots food movement you’ve never heard of; a true pioneer among food activists when it comes to bringing the past into the future.	14 Sep 2011
Mountain Stew Festival Attracts Hundreds of People On September 4th, hundreds of people flocked to Ucieda in Ruente to taste the local mountain stew.	14 Sep 2011
Málaga Cheese, Big in Britain An Andalusian goat’s cheese has been singled out for an award at the annual International Cheese Awards, held this summer in Nantwich, UK.	14 Sep 2011

Israel Celebrates Iberian Delights with a Two-Week Spanish Gastronomy Festival

Attendees will be able to taste a sample of Spanish foods, cava, wine, and much more

17 May 2012

España Original Celebrates its Success

Held last week in Ciudad Real (Castile-La Mancha), the 2012 edition of España Original (Original Spain) was a huge success, with more participants and attendees than ever before.

17 May 2012

The Heroism of Spanish Foods

American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and American Chef Seamus Mullen share their passion for Spanish flavors with thousands of readers through an interesting interview published on Paltrow’s newsletter GOOP.

17 May 2012

Culinary Concerto with Spanish Soul in San Juan

In spite of the limitations a chef always finds outside his own kitchen, Víctor Gutiérrez orchestrated a truly exceptional culinary performance in Puerto Rico where the rhythms on the plate revealed the music of his most genuine Spanish soul.

16 May 2012

Aduriz’s Philosophy on The Wall Street Journal

Andoni Luis Aduriz affirms fine dining culinary experiences are just like diamonds. Not just a matter of price that restricts it to the very rich, but a question of appreciation, valued by those who know how to appreciate jewels.

16 May 2012

Spanish Table Olives. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Spanish Food and Wine to Exhibit in Austria and Slovenia

Spanish food is increasingly gaining traction in both Eastern European countries, with exports rises in year-on-year terms.

11 May 2012

Olive Groves in south of Spain. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX.

Several Spanish Organic Olive Oils Distinguished at Italy’s BIOL Awards

A panel of experts performs rigorous tests on olive oil to eventually select winners in several categories.

11 May 2012

Master Pastry Chef Honored at Euro-Toques 2012

Paco Torreblanca was recently named an honorary member of the Euro-Toques association.

11 May 2012

Olé! Spain Delishop Opens in California

A romance with Spain inspired the new business venture of a family of immigrants who seek to introduce Spanish cuisine to Orange County.

11 May 2012

Spanish Magic, Science and Cuisine in Guanajuato

Techniques, culinary history, and a sea, sweet and green-flavored universe are packed inside the luggage Spanish chefs will take to Madrid Fusion Mex.

10 May 2012

Fried Ibérico pork belly. Courtesy of Nicky USA.

Fermín Tasting Lunch in Oregon

A quality-confident purveyor expects to expand Ibéricos in North America.

10 May 2012

“Think about yourself”

The Spanish Association for the Promotion of Broccoli Consumption is asking consumers to think about their heath and all of the nutritional qualities found in Spanish broccoli.

10 May 2012

Spanish Chef José Andrés. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

José Andrés Seasons G8 Summit in Washington, DC

One of the world’s most influential personalities will be on a par with the world’s most powerful political and economic leaders

10 May 2012

Table olives frtom Andalusia. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Los Angeles and New York Taste Andalusia

United States is the top non-European export market for the foods of Andalusia.

09 May 2012

Spanish Olive Oil Production Soars

The 2011-2012 olive oil season witnessed a new, all-time high for production this year, according to reports released at the end of April by Spain’s Olive Oil Agency.

09 May 2012

NYC Store Despaña Organizes Saturday Paellas All Summer Long

Diners can also pick up a range of Spanish foods, including charcuterie, cheese and olive oil.

09 May 2012

Spain’s José Pizarro and the UK’s Claudia Roden Discuss Spanish Food

They will be participating in the Hay Festival, which brings together leading thinkers and writers.

08 May 2012

Mugaritz: The Natural Science of Cooking.

Andoni Luis Aduriz Publishes His First Cookbook in English

The chef offered in London a tasting of his most innovative and emblematic dishes to a group of 50 diners.

08 May 2012

Ibérico salchichón, one of the Spanish products shown in Gastronord. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Spanish Companies Head to Sweden to Exhibit at GastroNord Trade Fair

Spanish companies specialized in Ibérico ham and sausages, olive oils, cheese, and sherry vinegars participated.

08 May 2012

Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

“Everything’s Better With Olive Oil, Even You” Campaign to Visit European Countries

The Interprofesional de Aceite de Oliva will promote olive oil in France, the UK and The Netherlands.

08 May 2012

First Gourmet Spanish Food Shop Opens Its Doors in Beijing

The store website will include a selection of recipes, adapted for the Chinese market.

07 May 2012

Biko, Again a Top World Restaurant

Spanish restaurant in México revalidates its excellence on the San Pellegrino list.

07 May 2012

Spanish Chef Freixa, with “R” in Colombia

Nobel Prize Gabriel García Márquez will soon be able to enjoy the best tastes of Spain in his cherished Caribbean destination.

06 May 2012

Bread rubbed with garlic, tomato and with extra virgin olive olive. Toya Legido/©ICEX.

Spanish Pop-up Restaurant Served Tapas in Toronto

The event aimed to excite the population about Spanish food and wine, and surely achieved its goal.

06 May 2012

A Bravo for Capa Negra!

Slicers, tastings and Michelin-stars put Spanish ham in the forefront of the gastronomic scene.

05 May 2012

Madrid Welcomes Euro-Toques 2012

From May 6-8, 2012, approximately 300 Spanish chefs from all over the country will meet in the Spanish capital to analyze the state of culinary current affairs.

04 May 2012

Balearic Islands Present Tourism and Gastronomy Extravaganza

From May 15, 2012, Palma de Mallorca will be celebrating its new Foro de Turismo y Gastronomía (Tourism and Gastronomy Summit).

04 May 2012

Spain’s Origins and Frontiers in New York

A new edition of one of America’s top culinary congresses reviews the past to move onto the future.

04 May 2012

José Andrés, New ICC Dean

A new curriculum of Spanish studies marks the official transformation of The French Culinary Institute into the International Culinary Center.

03 May 2012

Guipúzcoa Launches New Gastronomic Tours

Discover gourmet cuisine, pintxos, Txacoli wines, local markets, sidrerías, Michelin star restaurants and much more, through the new gastronomic tours launched in Guipuzcoa.

03 May 2012

More Haro in Boston

Deborah Hansen’s passionate romance with Spain is energetic and contagious. It will soon boost as her Boston’s Taberna de Haro takes over the adjoining space next to its location.

03 May 2012

Bravas potatoes. Photo by: Javier Peñas/©ICEX.

Bon Appétit with Patatas Bravas

Did you know a serving of patatas bravas has 330 calories and no cholesterol?

01 May 2012

Torres Winery Presents “Learn with the Masters”

Once again, Spanish winemaker Miguel Torres, in collaboration with ABC, will be hosting the annual “Learn with the Masters” (Aprenda con los Maestros) gastronomic event.

01 May 2012

50 Best Restaurants in the World Includes 3 Spanish Restaurants in Top Ten

“Trusted and well-travelled gourmets” judge international restaurants, offering an annual snapshot of the culinary scene.

30 Apr 2012

Hands-on Paella Experience with Seamus Mullen

Mullen will take Spanish paella to new heights during New York Culinary Experience.

30 Apr 2012

Spanish Month in Maribor, Slovenia, Concludes with Meal Entitled “Flavors of Spain”

Top chefs from Spain’s Parador hotels prepared traditional cuisine, accompanied by Spanish DO wines

30 Apr 2012

elBulli in Chicago

Whilst the Roses location remains temporarily closed as it is transformed into elBulli Foundation, foodies of the world can actually taste the best of elBulli restaurant, in America.

29 Apr 2012

Castillo de Canena Spanish Olive Oil at Café Boulud

Tasting is the percect way to learn and appreciate the foods from Spain.

27 Apr 2012

Spanish Restaurant CaféBar H Serving Tapas to the Irish

The menu features specialties such as Asturian bean stew, Catalan mussels, charcuterie and garlic prawns.

27 Apr 2012

Spanish Chef Quim Márquez Branches Out From Spain to Asia

Famous for his bar in Barcelona’s La Boqueria market, the chef has a new venture under way in Singapore.

27 Apr 2012

Hot chocolate with churros. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX.

Churro Power On The New York Times

Crispy and simple, churros are so versatile you can eat them anytime around the clock. For breakfast or late at night, as afternoon treat, dessert or even as an antidote for hang-over.

26 Apr 2012

Gastronomic Homage to Bluefin Tuna

Market leaders in the catching, storage and sale of bluefin tuna in Spain, the Balfegó Group presents the 2012 Semana Gastronómica del Atún Rojo.

26 Apr 2012

La Rioja Tourism Boasts Diverse Offerings

Upcoming Medieval Festival in Briones just one perfect excuse to enjoy weekend visits to La Rioja.

26 Apr 2012

Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX.

A Taste of Andalucía in Gourmet Chicago

Andalucía continues to spread its flavors through the United States. It's time to conquer Chicago!

25 Apr 2012

Golden Standard for Liquid Spanish Gold

It could have either been the golden shine of California’s sun or the gold reflection of an Oscar. Neither one. The golden smile came from olive oil.

25 Apr 2012

Spanish olive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Eight Spanish Olive Oils Win Distinctions at 2012 Oil China Competition

Winning oils were available for tasting by trade visitors, providing an excellent opportunity for olive oil producers.

24 Apr 2012

Spanish Companies at Seoul Food Hotel 2012

Due to greater consumer interest in Western products, the Korean market is a great opportunity for Spanish companies

24 Apr 2012

Cold cherry and tomato soup by José Andrés. Photo by Rob Shelley ©National Gallery of Art, Washington.

José Andrés Honors Joan Miró in Washington, DC

Debuting May 1st and lasting until September, the US National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC will display a captivating art exhibition of flavors from Spain.

23 Apr 2012

Spanish Companies at SIAL China 2012

The Federation of Food and Drink Industries (FIAB) and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) are organizing Spain’s participation in the fair between 9 and 11 May

23 Apr 2012

Mercado Isabela to Feed Madrid

Scheduled to open its doors on April 25, 2012, Mercado Isabela will serve as a new food lover’s Mecca in the Spanish Capital.

22 Apr 2012

Two Spanish Chefs Attend Fish and Seafood Event in Lisbon

11-day event focusing on fish and seafood in the Portuguese capital draws acclaimed international chefs

21 Apr 2012

Spanish chef José Andrés. Photo by: Jason Varney.

Chef José Andrés, a Top TIME figure

Activism, innovation and achievement are the top traits evaluated by TIME to compile its TIME 100 list.

20 Apr 2012

Ibérico pig in a dehesa landscape. Photo by: Matías Costa/©ICEX.

American Media Draw Attention to Spanish Flavors

Ibérico pork meat cuts and elBulli chefs are two stars on US media.

20 Apr 2012

Cadaqués, in Catalonia. Photo by: Heinz Hebeisen/©ICEX.

ElBulli Chefs Ready to “Compartir”

The three top chefs of former restaurant ElBulli are preparing to open a new establishment in the Catalan town of Cadaqués at the end of April.

20 Apr 2012

Pincho and Tapas Celebration in Navarre

Celebrated from April 27 to May 5th, 2012, this gastronomic event pays homage to the wonderful cuisine, products and pincho culture of the northern region of Navarre.

19 Apr 2012

Olives for making extra virgin olive oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Winners Announced

The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has announced the winners for the best extra virgin olive oils produced during the recent 2011-2012 season.

19 Apr 2012

Three Top Spanish Chefs to Participate in Singapore’s World Gourmet Summit

Epicurean festival brings together acclaimed chefs and winemakers to showcase their talents and provide stellar dining experiences.

18 Apr 2012

Spanish Aromas de Medina in Miami

Gourmet products are a blooming market niche in the United States of America.

18 Apr 2012

Paco Roncero to Bring His Cutting-Edge Cuisine to Hong Kong

Roncero is known for his “overflowing creativity”, “inborn sensibility” and “curiosity and capacity to innovate”

17 Apr 2012

Ibores cheese, produced in Extremadura. Photo by: Matías Costa/©ICEX.

Cheese Fair Returns to Extremadura

This spring, the town of Trujillo will once again host its world renowned International Cheese Fair.

17 Apr 2012

The “Sweetest” Roca Unveils Rocambolesc

The new ice cream and sweets shop of Jordi Roca, Rocambolesc, opened last week in Girona.

17 Apr 2012

Cockles from Galicia. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX.

Flavors of Green Spain in Mexico

The astounding success of Millesime Mexico 2011 has guaranteed a second edition in the country.

17 Apr 2012

Olives from making extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: ©ICEX.

Spanish Olive Oil in California

Olive oil is one of the foods from Spain that generates more interest in America

16 Apr 2012

Design Meets Flavor at Renovated Jaleo

Jaleo means “uproar, revelry, merry-making” in Spanish, and lightening it and shaking it up is precisely what Spanish Chef José Andrés has done to his Washington Jaleo restaurant.

16 Apr 2012

Restaurateurs Descend on San Sebastián

San Sebastián is preparing to host next week’s National Restaurateurs’ Convention.

16 Apr 2012

Spanish Chef José Pizarro Opens Spanish Food Stall in Maltby Street Market

Pizarro will offer a selection of tapas and will have Spanish products for available for sale.

16 Apr 2012

Photo by: PGI Lechazo de Castilla y León.

Roasters Association Celebrates Suckling Lamb Festival

The annual celebration of IGP Lechazo de Castilla y León kicks-off tomorrow all over Spain.

15 Apr 2012

Canary Islands Celebrates New Gastronomic Event

From May 3-6, 2012, the city of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife will host the first edition of the gastronomic event, GastroCanarias.

13 Apr 2012

Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX.

Interprofessional Olive Oil From Spain Presents at So Food Event in Paris

The event officially kicks off in June in northern France and ends in July, after stopping at 19 cities

13 Apr 2012

Chef Marcelo Tejedor. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX.

The Mexican Miracles of Marcelo Tejedor

t was so improvised that the Galician chef prayed for a culinary miracle!

13 Apr 2012

Riojan chef Ignacio Echapresto. Courtesy of Vibrant Rioja.

Spring Sips With Rioja in New York

Vibrant Rioja pairs food and wine from La Rioja and the talent of Chef Ignacio Echapresto.

12 Apr 2012

Castilian Culinary Know-How in Brazil

Spanish flavors have been the secret ingredient of one of Brazil’s most solid gastronomic ventures.

12 Apr 2012

Lisseth Borrego is one of La Tienda’s Spanish-speaking employees participating in the English language classes.

La Tienda, an Outstanding Spanish-Flavored Workplace

More than a workplace, La Tienda strives to be community for mutual growth and learning where the foods from Spain are the inspiration to excel and to acquire new language skills.

11 Apr 2012

Gastronomic Tourism Companies Present Offerings at Enotur 2012

The travel and tourism companies Rutas de Vino and Gourmet Madrid, among others, will be participating in this year’s edition of Enotur.

11 Apr 2012

Spanish chef Nadia Harón. Courtesy of Bodegas O. Fournier.

Basque Chef, Argentina’s Best

In the heart of Argentina’s wine country, food excellence smiles with a Basque touch.

11 Apr 2012

Spain’s Elena Arzak Distinguished as World’s Best Female Chef

Arzak is humbled and honored by the award, and delighted for Spanish and Basque cuisine and for Arzak restaurant.

11 Apr 2012

Ibérico ham. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Spanish Chef Participates in Taste of Spain Event in South Korea

Mugica’s repertoire to feature seafood paella, croquettes, Ibérico ham, Idiazabal cheese and pork, among others

10 Apr 2012

La Boquería market in Barcelona. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX.

Australian Newspapers Feature Spain as Home to “best places in the world to eat”

Food supplements in two dailies highlight Barcelona and San Sebastián as foodie travel destinies.

10 Apr 2012

Spanish cheeses. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Several Spanish Cheeses Distinguised at World Cheese Awards 2011

Event brings together industry buyers and sellers from all over the world.

10 Apr 2012

Food Writer Claudia Roden Publishes "The Food of Spain"

She also features traditional recipes for seafood, poultry, drinks and more.

10 Apr 2012

Dutch Magazine "Foodies" Focuses On Spanish Cuisine

The feature covered typical items, events and people in Spanish gastronomy.

09 Apr 2012

Extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Ángel Simón/©Shutterstock.

Germany, Denmark and Poland Savor Spain’s Top Foodstuffs

Spanish olive oil, Serrano ham and wine sampled at event outside Spain.

09 Apr 2012

hree Bizkaian chefs and a sommelier were the highlights of a trade mission to Chile.

Flavors of Bizkaia Season Chilean Business

Business and tourism promotion, and the enhancement of government relations were the trio of priorities.

09 Apr 2012

Spanish chorizo cooked in Spanish cider. Photo by: Javier Peñas/©ICEX.

Tapas and Beer for Good Health

New report indicates the nutritional values found in some of Spain’s favorite foods and drinks.

08 Apr 2012

Spanish chef Joan Roca. Photo by: ©ICEX.

Can Roca and Mugaritz, Favorites of the Very Rich

Elite Travel Magazine chooses World’s Top Restaurants and Spanish ones are in the list.

07 Apr 2012

Ferran Adriá and Colombian TV-host Ingrid Hoffmann.

Ferràn Adrià’s Mexican Agenda

Spain’s most prominent chef was a new sort of emperor within the new monumental pyramids of flavor in Yucatán.

06 Apr 2012

Foods from Castile-Leon in a supermarket in USA. Photo by: EXCAL.

A Western Taste of Castile-Leon

The foods and wines from Castile-Leon held a series of successful promotions in the United States.

05 Apr 2012

Dean & Deluca Tastes Andalucía

Beyond extra virgin olive oil, American foodies will discover new flavors from Andalusia and other Spanish regions.

04 Apr 2012

The Entrepreneurial Inspiration of José Andrés

pinch of passion and team-work are two critical ingredients of a successful business recipe.

04 Apr 2012

Spanish partridge.Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Intercarn Brings Together the Most Powerful Meat Spanish Companies at Alimentaria

A delegation of Chinese buyers visited the room devoted to meat products.

04 Apr 2012

Superior School for Ham carving Teaches Invaluable Gastronomic Skills

The Madrid Superior School for Ham Carving instructs students in the cultural references and techniques involved in this age-old gastronomic profession.

03 Apr 2012

Olive oil bar in Aleimentaria 2012. Photo by: ©Alimentaria.

The Soul of Mediterranean Cuisine at 2012 Alimentaria Barcelona

The Taste & Flavors space exalted Spanish gems such as wine, olive oil and Ibérico pork products.

03 Apr 2012

Jordi Cruz and George Praulus in BCN Vanguardia. Photo by: ©Alimentaria.

BCN Vanguardia, the Culinary Conference of Alimentaria 2012

A meeting of cooking professionals, entrepreneurs, providers and new lines of business for restaurants.

02 Apr 2012

Chef Martín Berasategui. Photo by: Courtesy of Sol Meliá.

Martín Berasategui Lands in Punta Cana

After their launching in México last December, Martín Berasategui and Meliá Hotels expand their collaboration in the Dominican Republic.

02 Apr 2012

Atera: Spanish Influences in New York

Young chef Matt Lightner remembers his learning time in Spain and its influence in his new restaurant.

30 Mar 2012

The Best Showcase of Spanish Olive Oil in Alimentaria 2012

More than 60 Spanish mills gathered in one of the most talked about events of the fair.

30 Mar 2012

Innovation at Alimentaria 2012

The latest agrifood fair highlighted the potential for innovation of Spanish companies.

29 Mar 2012

Chef Ramon Freixa, during the presentation of the guide. Photo by: Elite Gourmet.

Spanish Quality Mark Elite Gourmet Publishes Its First Product Guide

Leading Spanish chefs are putting together recipes for the new publication.

28 Mar 2012

Huelva Ibérico Ham Sliced For The World

The Jamón de Huelva PDO Regulatory Council launched a new export format at Alimentaria.

28 Mar 2012

Seamus Mullen in Tertulia. Photo by: StarChefs.

Spanish-themed Nominees for the 2012 James Beard Awards

Tertulia restaurant in New York is in the running for Best New Restaurant.

27 Mar 2012

Calahorra Photo by: Piedad Sancho-Mata©ICEX.

The Star Vegetables of La Rioja

The city of Calahorra is already preparing its next fair devoted to vegetables.

26 Mar 2012

Matthew Lightner, A Disciple of Andoni L. Aduriz, Opens A Restaurant In NY

The menu at his Manhattan venue reflects the skills acquired during his time at Mugaritz.

23 Mar 2012

Artisan Sausage from Vic is On Its Way to Japan

The Catalan company Riera Ordeix sets its sights on Russia and Japan as future export markets.

22 Mar 2012

Ten Spanish Olive Oils Are Winners At Sol d'Oro 2012

Melgarejo extra virgin olive oil is awarded a bronze medal and nine oil mills get a special mention.

20 Mar 2012

Idiazabal cheese. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX.

A Quarter-Century Milestone for Idiazabal Cheese PDO

The quality mark of the most traditional and well-known Basque cheese celebrates its 25th anniversary.

18 Mar 2012

Spanish Breakfast in London

From hot chocolate with "churros" (sweet batter fritters) to bread with tomato and olive oil.

16 Mar 2012

A Crucial Moment: Restaurant Life in the Raw

On 14 March, the recipients of the Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 were set to embark on their real-life experience.

16 Mar 2012

New Spanish Restaurant in Los Angeles

Ración opens its doors to offer a variety of dishes featuring Spanish products and flavors.

15 Mar 2012

Abel Lusa, owner of Spanish restaurants in London. Photo by: Matías Costa/©ICEX.

Abel Lusa in Noble Order of Spanish Wine Knights

The two new appointments went to Melissa Draycott, purchasing manager at González Byass, and Abel Lusa, manager of Cambio de Tercio and other Spanish venues.

15 Mar 2012

Huétor-Tajar green asparagus. Photo by: ©ICEX

Spanish Asparagus, featured at a conference in Granada

From 21 to 23 March, the Andalusian city will be hosting the European Asparagus Conference, attended by a large number of experts and researchers.

15 Mar 2012

Chef Josean Martínez Alija. Photo by: Nerua Restaurant.

Basque Chef Josean Alija Came Under the Spotlight in Paris

Josean Alija travelled to France to present his vegetarian take on foie-gras at the prestigious "Omnivore" conference.

14 Mar 2012

Chufa Beer from Valencia Enters the German market

The company that makes the first organic Tiger nut beer from Valencia signed a distribution agreement after its participation in Biofach.

13 Mar 2012

Spanish Caviar on the Russian Market

A trade agreement has been signed between the Spanish company Caviar Nacarii and a Russian distributor.

12 Mar 2012

Sherry wine and tapas tasting in Williams&Humbert winery in Jerez de la Frontera. Photo by: ICEX.

From the North to the South of Spain

The recipients of the ICEX Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 visited Asturias, Galicia, Madrid, Extremadura, Andalusia and Catalonia.

12 Mar 2012

Photo by: Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria.

Green Award For a Hotel in the Basque Country

The Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria is the frst to receive the award for its sustainable development system.

11 Mar 2012

Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Olive Oil On Exhibition in Madrid

The next edition of Consumeralia will bring hospitality and olive sector professionals together on March 15th.

09 Mar 2012

Photo by: Tryp NY City Times Square South.

Melia Hotels Enter the U.S.

Thanks to its partnership with the Windham group, the Spanish hotel chain is opening its first hotel in Manhattan.

09 Mar 2012

Best Olive Oil From Extremadura 2012

Pago Baldío de San Carlos began 2012 by winning the award for the region's best olive oil at a tasting in which it was competing against 18 other companies from the sector.

08 Mar 2012

Spanish Serrano Ham. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX.

Exports of Spanish Ham and Pork Shoulder Up 8%

In 2011, turnover from sales amounted to € 214.8 million, up 9.52% from the previous year.

08 Mar 2012

Chef José Andrés and his Pepe Food Truck.

Time Has Come: Jose Andrés Launches Food Truck Pepe

Sandwiches with quality Spanish products are the stars of his culinary offering.

07 Mar 2012

The Perfect Pairing: Cava and Spanish Strawberries

Wines from Spain Trade Fair in London pays tribute to seasonal strawberries.

06 Mar 2012

Poached hake loin in olive oil (confit). Photo by: Ritz Hotel.

The Madrid Ritz, Tribute To Basque Cuisine

From March 5th to 11th, the Ritz Hotel celebrates Basque Gastronomy Week with dishes made from seasonal products

05 Mar 2012

Participants in Marqués de Riscal winery. Photo by: ICEX.

Young Chefs On The Way To Spain

Participants in the ICEX Young Chefs Culinary Scholarship in Spain 2012 see La Rioja and Navarra.

02 Mar 2012

Spanish artichokes. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX.

Studying Spanish Artichokes

The Valencian town of Almoradí hosted a meeting of experts on this vegetable from 25 to 26 February

02 Mar 2012

Arab mosaic in La Alhambra Palace, Granada (Andalusia). Photo by: ©ICEX

A Night in Moorish Spain

New series In Australia of Spanish feasts with music, commentary and discussion of Spanish cuisine and culture.

01 Mar 2012

Chocolate Stones from Canary Islands

The pastry and candy manufacturer from Tenerife has set up an office in Miami as a stepping stone to Latin America

29 Feb 2012

Galicia On Stage

Santiago de Compostela hosted exponents of the very best Galician and Spanish cuisine.

29 Feb 2012

Spanish chef Firo Vázquez. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX.

R&D: Spanish Omelet Sponge Cakes

A Spanish chef, Firo Vázquez, is doing research into how to obtain a type of flour from traditional recipes

28 Feb 2012

Spanish Know-How In Dubai

114 Spanish food companies took part in the last Gulfood trade fair in Dubai.

27 Feb 2012

Basque chef Juan Mari Arzak. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX.

Juan Mari Arzak, Formula 1 Chef

The prestigious Basque chef Juan Mari Arzak will be in charge, through his catering company Arzak-Bokado, of not only satisfying Formula 1's most exquisite palates but also feeding HRT team members throughout the 20 Grands Prix this season.

24 Feb 2012

Presentation of the Region of Murcia Academy of Gastronomy

Its job will be to promote the Region's cuisine.

23 Feb 2012

Spanish chef Dani García. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

The New York Times Reports on the Arrival of Chef Dani García in NY

The article appeared in the "Diner's Journal" section, which is regarded as the 'bible' for lovers of good food and of everything related to gastronomy.

22 Feb 2012

Basque Gastronomy Promoted at the Berlinale

Pintxos tasting with Elena Arzak and Eneko Atxa plus a dinner served by Andoni Aduriz.

21 Feb 2012

People on tapas touring in Calle Laurel, Logroño. Alejanda Garrido/©ICEX

Logroño (La Rioja), 2012 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy

Along with Logroño, the cities aspiring to become the 2012 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy were Cáceres, Ciudad Real, Gijón, Granada, Lugo, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Segovia and Valladolid.

20 Feb 2012

The Alimentaria Hub, at the Heart of Innovation, Trends and Knowledge

A new multi-format space encompassing exhibitions, business meetings and conferences.

17 Feb 2012

"The Fragile Feast", a Book about Ferran Adrià, is Launched in London, Paris and New York

The photographs show the origin, transformation and cooking process of each raw ingredient.

16 Feb 2012

The Best Seasonal Foods for February

The Mediterranean Diet Foundation advises consumers to concentrate on buying seasonal foods.

15 Feb 2012

José Andrés Named as One of the 50 Most Powerful People in Washington DC

After training at Ferran Adrià's school, he embarked on his US career in 1990 in Washington DC, and is credited with introducing and spreading tapas culture and Spanish cuisine across the United States.

14 Feb 2012

Balfegó Presents its Ecological Tuna Tour

The aim of the Tuna Tour is to tell people about the history, fishing methods, care, research and gourmet appeal of red tuna.

13 Feb 2012

Launch of Jamoteca.com, the First Online Ham Store Approved by the Joselito Brand

Jamoteca is the sole supplier of 5 hand-picked brands of Jabugo and Guijuelo ham.

10 Feb 2012

Navarre-based Chef Álex Múgica Wins the First National Award for Best Signature 'Bocadillo'

The Signature 'Bocadillos' Competition is one of the most popular activities at the Madrid Fusión forum and attracts a great deal of media coverage.

09 Feb 2012

The Chinese Trademarks Office Refuses to Register "Jabugo" for Hams

The Trademark Office of the Administration for Industry and Trade in the Republic of China has refused to register the trademarks of "Jabugo" and "Hameng Jabugo".

08 Feb 2012

Mongeta del Ganxet PDO Makes It on to the European Union Register

It is now on the list of over 1,000 food products with PDO or Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG) status protected by the EU.

07 Feb 2012

Sergi Arola Goes to W Paris - Opéra

This is the fourth country where he has opened a restaurant under his management and guidance, but Madrid continues to be the base for his flagship restaurant, Sergi Arola Gastro, which was awarded two Michelin stars.

06 Feb 2012

Virgin Olive Oil Through WhatsApp

The company Iloveaceite has started to use this instant messaging application for placing orders for its products and responding to all kinds of queries.

03 Feb 2012

24 Stars Set to Shine at the 2012 Santiago Gastronomy Forum

A meeting place for gastronomy professionals and food sector companies.

02 Feb 2012

The Silver Way, in the Limelight at Xantar 2012

A look at gourmet food from Andalusia, Extremadura, Castile & León and Galicia.

01 Feb 2012

The Finca Pascualete Mini Torta is Named One of the World's Best Cheeses

The 2011 World Cheese Awards, the most prestigious of international cheese championships, awarded the Super Gold medal to this cheese from Extremadura.

31 Jan 2012

Spanish Gastronomy in the FT

José Pizarro explains his gastronomic background to British readers.

27 Jan 2012

Fifth edition of the Spanish Cuisine Training Programme for Young Professionals

Chefs from 13 Countries will be Trained in the Best Restaurants to Be Embassadors of Spanish Cuisine around the World

It aims to familiarise young chefs with our star products to increase international projection and to boost exports

26 Jan 2012

Basque Cuisine Triumphs on the BBC

Australian chef Ash Mair, wins the BBC series MasterChef: The Professionals, with a menu based on Basque cuisine.

25 Jan 2012

Seaweed Chimichurri Sauce

This traditional Argentine sauce is being made in Galicia using the flavor and unique properties of seaweed.

24 Jan 2012

Sherry Caviar: Seaweed Caviar Filled with Pedro Ximénez

The Cádiz-based company Biogades Food Tech has developed a method of making capsules filled with Pedro Ximénez, using seaweed as the main ingredient.

23 Jan 2012

Foods from Spain Names Finalists For Its Spanish Young Chef of the Year Contest

Fierce competition between the nine finalists, with a winner to be chosen in January.

20 Jan 2012

Spanish croquettes. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Restaurant Breathes New Life Into Neighborhood

Area becomes international gastronomy hub thanks to Pimienta restaurant.

19 Jan 2012

Madrid Inspires the New Flavors of San Juan

San Miguel in Madrid and San Andrés in San Juan markets share a new food connection.

18 Jan 2012

Madrid Fusión Prepares for its Tenth Anniversary

One of the world's most influential and attractive gastronomy events will be taking place in Madrid from 24 to 26h January.

17 Jan 2012

Museum Exhibition In Thailand On Spanish Kitchen Utensils

Innovations in design have had to keep up with Spanish cuisine’s rise to the top.

13 Jan 2012

Cochinilllo Has a New Home in Puerto Rico

Family-oriented restaurant has suckling pig as the star of its menu.

12 Jan 2012

UK Writer Publishes New Book Called "Tapas"

Renowned food journalist Elisabeth Luard provides delicious tapas recommendations.

11 Jan 2012

The book of the VI Championship of Pintxos Euskadi Saboréala bundles recipes and pictures of the contest.

Basque Pintxos 2012 Book Published

A cookbook of the VI edition of the Pintxos Championship has been published. Previous editions have already been awarded with a prize.

10 Jan 2012

Basque Restaurant Mercado on Kent in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

The Thriving Spanish Restaurant Scene of New York Continues with a Brooklyn Newcomer

Basque Chef Peru Almandoz Draws Diners to Brooklyn’s Newest Spanish Restaurant.

09 Jan 2012

Oregon Newspaper Visits é by José Andrés in Las Vegas

Dinner at é by José Andrés inspires "a sense of wonder" in diners, according to The Oregonian.

04 Jan 2012

Christmas Eve Under Michelin Stars

This past Christmas Eve, chefs from six of Madrid’s finest restaurants prepared supper for the women and children who spent their Christmas holidays at the city’s shelters for victims of domestic violence.

03 Jan 2012

Canadian Paper Runs Article On Hors d’Oeuvres, Features Spanish Dishes

Spain’s tapas figure prominently on author’s list of ideal holiday snacks.

30 Dec 2011

Anchovies from Santoña. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

This Year’s Treasure of the Cantabrian Sea Now for Sale

This year’s Santoña anchovy has arrived on the market. They are destined for Spanish gourmet shops.

29 Dec 2011

Celebrating New Year’s in China

At least two Spanish restaurants in Beijing organize New Year’s Eve Dinners with traditional Spanish ingredients and recipes.

29 Dec 2011

Manu Thalamas, Bixente Muñoz, Ángela Basabe and Felix Manso together with David Boldova of the Novodavo restaurant of Zaragoza.

Basque Minicooking Paired With Aragón Wines

‘Saborea Aragón y Euskadi’ is an event which brings together recipes from Aragón and the Basque Country.

29 Dec 2011

Spanish Michelin-Star Chef Daniel López Heads To India For Cooking Stint

His tasting menu is well received among the Indian population in New Delhi.

28 Dec 2011

Nacho Manzano Visits Puerto Rico

The shining star of the Caribbean will welcome two Michelin stars from Asturias.

28 Dec 2011

Jamón J. Jamón in Mexico

From appetizers to main courses, there is a hint of ham in every bite.

27 Dec 2011

Spanish chef Ferran Adrià. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX.

Ferran Adrià Interviewed for The Montreal Gazette

While in town to lecture and receive honorary diploma, Adrià gives glimpse into his life.

27 Dec 2011

Basque Village of Ordizia Aims to Host Cheese Award Contest

The action plan 2012-2014 puts more gastronomic events, among which an Idiazabal cooking contest and festival, a cheese itinerary and the 500th anniversary of the Ordizia fair.

26 Dec 2011

Seafood from Spain. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX.

Puerto Rico’s Best Seafood Has a Taste of Spain

Marisquería Atlántica, a Spanish restaurant with a long tradition of bringing the sea to the table, has been acclaimed by Puerto Rican diners.

26 Dec 2011

San Sebastián, in Basque Country. Photo by: Ignacio Muñoz-Seca/©ICEX.

Canadian Paper The Vancouver Sun Celebrates San Sebastián’s Culinary Culture

“Food-obsessed” city truly delivers to its citizens and visitors.

23 Dec 2011

New Haitian Cooking for José Andrés

Solidarity and sustainability are good investments for the mind behind Jaleo.

23 Dec 2011

Start of the chufa harvest in the l’Horta Nord region. Photo by: ©Chufa de Valencia PDO Regulatory Council

Valencia Tiger Nut Harvest Finally Starts - One and a Half Months Late

The l’Horta Nord region kicked off the chufa harvest across Valencia this week, which will last until mid February 2012. The crop is estimated to come in at 6 million kilos, most of which is slated to achieve the DO stamp of quality.

22 Dec 2011

Eating snails is a deep-rooted tradition in Cantabria and around Christmas it is the most demanded product of the Cantabria Verde company. Photo by: ©Cantabria Verde

Snails wanted on Christmas Table in Cantabria

The company of Cantabria Verde organizes a Snail Festival every year to promote this traditional product.

22 Dec 2011

45 years of Olivaria. Photo by: ©Alimentaria Exhibitions

Olivaria 2012 Debut’s at Flagship Location

The exhibition will move to Pavilion 3 at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Vía Venue, one of the Alimentaria’s best locations.

21 Dec 2011

Cascajares Sells Out in Three Weeks

In a period of only three weeks, the gourmet food company, Cascajares, has sold-out all 21,000 of the roasted capons it had prepared for this Christmas season.

21 Dec 2011

New Patés from La Chinata

La Chinata, the forward-looking extremeño food company founded in 1932, continues to expand in innovative new directions.

21 Dec 2011

José Juan Gaforio. Photo by: ©Universidad de Jaén

Olive Oil May Prevent Cancer

For a long time we have known about the importance of extra virgin olive oil in a healthy lifestyle, not to mention its role in the Mediterranean diet. Increasingly, hard-headed scientific research is lending powerful support to these claims.

21 Dec 2011

‘Gijón Goloso’ offers a sweet gastronomic route, which invites visitors to taste the best desserts and sweet Asturian specialties in a selection of the best bars and ice cream shops of Gijón. Photo by: ©Gijón Goloso

Gijón Rewarded for Promoting its Culinary Treasures

Gijón received a special award at the fifteenth edition of the International Fair of Domestic Tourism (Intur), in the category “Product of Domestic Tourism”.

21 Dec 2011

Spanish chef Ferran Adrià. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX.

Ferran Adria Receives the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute’s Gold Medal

elBulli Chef is Recognized with Spanish Cultural Honor in New York.

20 Dec 2011

Spanish Chef Paco Roncero Cooks For 3,500 Guests On Mediterranean Cruise

His dishes reflect the essences of the Mediterranean, feature avant-garde techniques.

20 Dec 2011

Rick Stein’s Spanish Christmas To Be Aired on BBC Two On December 21st

Rick Stein celebrates the holiday Spanish style, with Spanish guests and food.

19 Dec 2011

Spain’s Matador Flavors in Miami

even though Antonio Banderas’s least known role is that of Spanish food and wine ambassador, it probably is one of his most popular. His American wine première in Miami’s South Beach Food & Wine (SOBE) Fest is already sold out months in advance.

19 Dec 2011

Spanish Allure in Lure

Discreetly, but at a resolute rhythm, Francisco Micó is becoming a Spanish culinary talent to be reckoned with in South America.

18 Dec 2011

The Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences is now open to 100 new students, 30 more than last year. Photo by: ©Basque Culinary Center

Open House Day this Saturday at the Basque Culinary Center (BCC)

The number of students who can enroll for the next course at the BCC has been increased to 100 students.

16 Dec 2011

Australian Butcher Shop Now Stocking a Spanish Olive Oil, the Most Expensive In The World

Oil made from 2,500-year-old olive trees is now available down under.

16 Dec 2011

The traditional ‘Capones de Vilalba’, prized for their exceptional quality, were already famed in the 19th century. Photo by: ©www.paxinasgalegas.es

Exquisite Christmas Capons at Traditional Fair in Galicia

At Christmas and New Year, Spain has its own special ‘turkey’. The ‘Capones de Vilalba’ boast the highest quality. Buyers from all across Spain and abroad flock to the annual fair in Lugo.

16 Dec 2011

Castillo de Canena extra virgin olive oil.

A Spanish Presence at Important Napa Valley Olive Oil Conference

Rosa and Francisco Vañó of Spain's much-lauded Castillo de Canena olive oil firm will be among the featured speakers at an upcoming California seminar.

16 Dec 2011

Sergio Bastard won the semifinal with ‘Cabbage cannelloni and black pudding, codfish with algae and autumn sensations’ on his menu. Photo by: ©www.concursococinero.com

Fifth Finalist Selected for Chef of the Year Contest

The fifth Semifinal of the Chef of the Year Contest has been won by Sergio Bastard of the ‘Restaurante by Sergio Bastard’ in Bilbao.

16 Dec 2011

José Andrés and Think Food Group Offering Special Spanish Ways to Ring in the New Year

Lucky Diners Could Win Seats to Jose Andres’ Minibar for the Holiday

16 Dec 2011

Spanish chorizo. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©CEX

Spanish Charcuterie Company Heads to Canada

Redondo Iglesias ready to set up shop in Montreal, pending authorization.

16 Dec 2011

Pau Gasol "Signs Up" with Castillo de Canena

The Spanish NBA basketball player has created a sketch for the label on their "Primer Día de Cosecha" olive oil.

15 Dec 2011

Espai Sucre Lands in México

Spanish culinary training and expertise has become a new export service.

15 Dec 2011

Jijona turrón. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Turron Exports this Christmas Expected to Surpass those of 2010

There are currently more than 100 companies in Jijona making turrón. In 2011 they produced some five million bars of Protected Geographical Indication Jijona and Alicante Turrón.

15 Dec 2011

Ferran Adrià receiving his gold medal on Monday. Photo by: ©Real Academia de Medicina y Cirugía

More Gold Stars for Adrià

Ferran Adrià has always spoken passionately about a chef’s responsibility not only to feed his dining public, but to educate them on healthy eating choices.

14 Dec 2011

100% Madrid Holiday Baskets. Photo by: ©ASEACAM

Día de Mercado Catches the Holiday Spirit

This coming Saturday, December 17, the Cámara Agraria (agricultural council) of the Community of Madrid will be hosting a special Christmas edition of Día de Mercado (market days).

14 Dec 2011

Spanish chef Juan Amador’s Eponymous Restaurant in Germany maintains 3 Michelin stars

Amador, in Germany, serves Catalan and Basque cuisine with a twist.

14 Dec 2011

A natural and vegetable-based cuisine triumphs in Nerua, the restaurant of the young chef Josean Martínez Alija inside the Guggenheim Museum. Photo by: ©Nerua

Three Restaurants obtain three Repsol Suns in Spanish Guide

For the first time, restaurant Ramón Freixa in Madrid, Arrop in Valencia and Nerua in Bilbao have been awarded three Repsol Suns, the highest national recognition of gastronomic quality.

14 Dec 2011

The Wall Street Journal Describes Spain as Ultimate Food Destination

Spain might well be "the best restaurant country in the world," according to the U.S. newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

13 Dec 2011

Martin Berasategui Takes Passion to Paradise

All-inclusive Paradisus Resorts will be more inclusive than ever with the launching of Passion, a new restaurant concept by Martín Berasategui that also represents the Michelin-starred chef debut in America.

13 Dec 2011

Numen, A New Spanish Premium Water

The beautifully designed glass bottle and its nutritional and organoleptic properties attest to the quality of this high-end product.

13 Dec 2011

The auctioned Cascajares capons. Adrienne Smith©ICEX

Cascajares Hosts Annual Capon Auction

Last night, the Ritz Hotel in Madrid was the site of the 12th annual Capon Auction held by the gourmet food company, Cascajares.

13 Dec 2011

Caviar Nacarii, A Gourmet Treasure From the Pyrenees

The firm specializes in producing real caviar from sturgeon and supplies a number of top-notch restaurants.

13 Dec 2011

Sandoval, Valverde and Huertas. Photo by: Renfe

All aboard, food lovers!

Chef Mario Sandoval, Sommelier Mª José Huertas and Maître Abel Valverde are advising RENFE on its catering services

12 Dec 2011

Spanish chef Guillermo Trullas. Photo by: Rita Álvarez Tudela.

El Willy To Open New Spanish Restaurant in Shanghai

One of the most famous and successful Spanish cooks in Shanghai, charismatic and innovative chef Guillermo Trullas Moreno, known as “El Willy”, plans to open a new restaurant next year.

12 Dec 2011

Spanish Chef Willy Launches Cookbook in China

Chef Willy presented recently his first cookbook in Shanghai in a tapas and wine party.

12 Dec 2011

The pared-down, elegance of the Giri Residence. Photo by: ©Giri Residence

A Triumph for Catalonia’s Boutique Hotels

The Boutique Hotel Award is an international competition that recognises ‘unique excellence and truly individual experiences’ in an industry dominated by global brands and international chains. This year 160 properties were nominated from around the world

12 Dec 2011

Spanish Serrano cured ham. Photo by: ICEX

Promotion Campaign for Spanish Serrano Ham

The Spanish Serrano Ham Foundation has set itself the goal of publicizing the virtues of an iconic Spanish food product, Serrano Ham, classed as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG).

11 Dec 2011

A New Bocado for Puerto Rico

In a moment when many food establishments face difficult times, new restaurant entrepreneurs consider Spanish cuisine a reliable investment.

09 Dec 2011

The French Culinary Bible Goes to Spain

Larousse Gastonomique now includes Spanish chefs and cuisine.

08 Dec 2011

IV National Conference on Organic Foods. Photo by: ©National Conference on Organic Foods

Organic Foods on the Rise

Conclusions reached during the recently held National Conference on Organic Foods, organized by FEPECO (the Spanish Federation of Company’s with Organic Products), indicate that the production of organic products is on the rise in Spain.

07 Dec 2011

Award winning olive oil from Manuel Montes Marín. Photo by: ©Manuel Montes Marín

Spanish Ministry Promotes Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) has launched a new campaign to promote this country’s excellent olive oils.

07 Dec 2011

Gastronomic Sessions Continue at Paradors

The “Muestras Gastronómicas” (gastronomic sessions) initiative of the Spanish Parador hotel chain continues with a new list of Paradors that will be celebrating the regional products and traditions of different areas of Spain during the month of December.

07 Dec 2011

A company in Galicia is researching and testing the cultivation of algae in tanks on land. Photo by: ©Algafrés S.L

Galician Company has Started Test Project to Cultivate Algae Outside the Sea

The Galician company Algafrés S.L. is testing the cultivation of algae in tanks on land. This way of growing algae has several important advantages over harvesting them in the sea.

07 Dec 2011

Pedro Larumbe restaurant. Photo by: ©Restaurante Pedro Larumbe

Pedro Larumbe Wins National Award

Madrid restaurant Pedro Larumbe was recently honored with the National Award for “Restaurant most committed to quality”, within the framework of the National Restaurant Industry Awards.

07 Dec 2011

Raúl Bernal. Photo by: ©www.raulbernal.es

Chocolatier of the Year 2011

Barcelona has been known as the ‘city of chocolate’ ever since Cortés arrived back from America carrying bushels of cocoa beans. But over the last few a new breed of chocolatier have cemented its place as world leader in contemporary chocolate making.

06 Dec 2011

Picón Bejes-Tresviso cheeses are matured in caves. Photo by: Luis Carré©ICEX

Ronda Iberia Magazine Praises Cantabrian Gastronomy

Ronda Iberia magazine, distributed on flights of the airline company, has dedicated a comprehensive article of ten pages to Cantabria, both in English and Spanish.

05 Dec 2011

Rave Review in Foodpedia for Ibérica in Canary Wharf, London

One week open and second Ibérica venue in British main city is already a hotspot in the area.

02 Dec 2011

World Cheese Awards Honor Spanish Cheeses

The World Cheese Awards honored 12 Spanish cheeses among the top fifty cheeses in the world last month, one of which was classified among the top sixteen.

02 Dec 2011

The National Grill Contest was won by two Basque Chefs at the San Sebastián Gastronomika Congress. Photo by: ©Hondarribia Hospitality Association

Basque Myths and Exotic Flavours at San Sebastián Gastronomika

At the ninth edition of ‘San Sebastián Gastronomika’, the Basques have proved that they have every reason to host such a prestigious International Gastronomic Conference. Apart from the Basque haute-cuisine, attendants could sample world gastronomy.

02 Dec 2011

Codan’s famous 'conchas'. Photo by: ©Codan

Codan Celebrates 50 Years of Baking

The Spanish baked-goods company, Codan, whose conchas are a household name in Spain, is entering into its 50th year as market leaders in both Spain and abroad.

02 Dec 2011

Quesos Cerrato Honored in World Cheese Awards

Cheesemakers Quesos Cerrato, from Baltanás in Palencia, were recently awarded two Gold Medals, one Siver and another Bronze in the prestigious World Cheese Awards.

01 Dec 2011

Spanish table olives. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Promotional efforts in Eastern Europe focus on Spanish table olives

Spanish olives extremely well received in interesting markets such as Poland, Russia and Ukraine.

01 Dec 2011

New York Gets the Word on Gastrofestival 2012

An upcoming major Madrid food event recently was promoted in the Big Apple.

01 Dec 2011

The course program includes the most diverse aspects of gastronomy, such as wine tasting. Photo by: ©Basque Culinary Center

Basque Culinary Center Offers 60 Courses and 80 Prestigious Speakers

The Basque Culinary Centre has designed a complete program which consists of 60 courses, covering the most diverse aspects of gastronomy. Most courses take place in the recently inaugurated building of the Basque Culinary Center in San Sebastián.

01 Dec 2011

Catalonia’s first croissant made with butter from the PDO Alt Urgell-Cerdanya. Photo by: ©Cítricos Valencianos PGI

Croissant Goes Catalan

Croissants in Spain have traditionally been made using pork fat, but this new product from the Barcelona-based bakery is made entirely with butter from the PDO Alt Urgell-Cerdanya.

01 Dec 2011

Gastrofestival 2012

Gastrofestival 2012 takes on Madrid for the third year in a row from January 23rd thru February 5th.

01 Dec 2011

Winner of the Sweet Tapa Competition. Photo by: ©Acción y Comunicación

Madrid Serves the Sweetest Tapa

The first edition of the Crema Ruavieja Sweet Tapa Week came to a close this past weekend with the announcement of the winner of the corresponding Sweet Tapa Competition.

30 Nov 2011

Spanish foie from Extremadura. Photo by: Patería Sousa

Brazilian Holidays With Spanish Foie-Gras

The Christmas menu of many Brazilian epicureans will be both ethical and sumptuous.

30 Nov 2011

The Adriàs’ Avant-Garde Cuisine in Colombia

Bogotá, Medellín and Pereira will learn how to create airs and spherifications, among other new cooking techniques.

29 Nov 2011

The Future’s Orange

The Anecoop cooperative sent their first shipment of 2000 pallets of Clemenules clementines on Nov 23rd. A further 3000 pallets of kaki (persimmon), oranges and mandarins will be shipped through December.

29 Nov 2011

Galician Mussel Crosses Portuguese Border

The second edition of the Gastronomic Festival of the Galician Mussel is addressed to restaurants and traders in the north of Portugal, in order to boost the consumption of the prized mussel of Galicia.

29 Nov 2011

2011 Cheese Winners Announced. Photo by: ©Industrias Lácteas Benaventanas

Best Cheese of the Year

The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has just announced the winners of the 2011 Best Cheese of the Year Awards.

29 Nov 2011

Chef Ramón Freixa. Photo by: ©Acción y Comunicación

Chef Ramón Freixa Sees the Sun

Chef Ramón Freixa of Ramón Freixa Restaurant in Madrid, was just awarded three 'soles' (suns) by the prestigious Repsol Guide for its 2012 edition.

29 Nov 2011

Serrano Ham Experience in Brazil

For the first time ever Brazilian consumers will be able to learn and enjoy Serrano ham from A to Z.

29 Nov 2011

BioCórdoba 2011

BioCórdoba, Spain’s most important organic fair, won’t be held this year, having made the decision to become a biannual event.

28 Nov 2011

The Cookbook, Bringing Spanish Cuisine to Homes for a Decade

It is considered to be one of the leading Spanish cookbooks availabe nowadays in bookshops.

28 Nov 2011

Food from Spain Participates in Organization of Mitt Kök Gastronomy Expo in Stockholm

Spanish fine foods were presented in Mitt Kök, a trade show which helps to launch Sweden onto world culinary stage.

28 Nov 2011

Elite Gourmet Cooking Event. Photo by: ©Elite Gourmet

Elite Gourmet Promotes Spanish Gastronomy

On November 21st, Elite Gourmet presented this culinary event in collaboration with the Alambique cooking school and chef Diego Muñoz Cobo, who taught more than twenty students from the former to prepare a seasonal menu using Spanish gourmet products.

27 Nov 2011

Michelin stars fall on Spain. Photo by: ©Michelin

2012 Michelin Stars Announced

Sixteen new Michelin stars have fallen on Spain this week when the prestigious '2012 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal' announced the recipients of this coveted distinction.

25 Nov 2011

Chef Santi Santamaría Memorial Event for 2012

The project has been conceived by Santamaría’s wife Àngels Serra, their daughter Regina and his great friend chef Xavi Pellicer who now heads the kitchen at Can Fabes, as a tribute to one of Spain’s greatest chefs.

25 Nov 2011

The Gochu Asturcelta breed. Photo by: ©SERIDA

Chefs Join Forces to Support Native Pork Breed

Up to thirty-four chefs have participated in the publication of a book about the ‘Gochu Asturcelta’, in order to boost this Asturian pork breed.

25 Nov 2011

The flavourful honey from Tenerife may soon be protected by a Designation of Origin (PDO). Photo by: ©Miel de Tenerife

Honey from Tenerife to Be Protected

The Designation, supported by APITEN (Apiculturist Association of Tenerife) and Cabildo (Canary government), will now need the approval of the Spanish Government and the European Union.

25 Nov 2011

DeCuchara 2011 in Segovia

This weekend presents the last opportunity this year to sample some of the delicious tapas that are being served up as part of the winter tapas competition, “DeCuchara 2011”, which is being held in Segovia from November 19-27.

24 Nov 2011

Campofrío Launches Products Into Space

The Spanish company Campofrío, leaders in the processed meat industry, have set out to build on previous research into the characteristics and consumption of their cured meat products in outer space.

23 Nov 2011

Paella in a Bottle

Hot on the heels of D.O. recognition for Paella Valenciana, this innovative product is the brainchild of Paellas Aleña SL in Valencia, who promise an authentic paella ‘like mama’s’ in just 15 minutes.

22 Nov 2011

Four extra virgin olive oil varietals from Spain.

Travel Tasting Event Takes Participants Around the World

Olive Oil From Spain Serves as Culinary Ambassador at Edible Magazine Event.

22 Nov 2011

Casa Batlló in Barcelona. Photo by: Catalonia Tourism Bureau.

Australian Paper Reports on Eating and Cooking Trends in Spain

Spanish Chefs Maintain Creativity But Lower Prices in Bid to Attract Customers.

22 Nov 2011

El Celler de Can Roca restaurant in Girona.

Australian Paper Details Gastronomic Pilgrimage To Spain

El Celler de Can Roca in Giroma and tapas bar of Albert Adrià in Barcleona were the two main stops.

21 Nov 2011

Spanish chef José Andrés. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Leading U.S. Newspaper Profiles Spanish chef José Andrés

You'd better move fast if you want to keep up with star Spanish chef José Andrés, says the Wall Street Journal.

21 Nov 2011

Photo by: Fito Rodríguez / RiceUp Studio.

Valencia Celebrates Food & Wine in Beijing

This is the first time that Valencia Institute for Exportation (IVEX) organizes a Valencia Week in Beijing in order to promote its tourism and fine foods.

20 Nov 2011

Ibérico cured ham. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

A Great Wine Tasting With Ibérico Ham

The glass may hold either cava effervescence or the opulence of a fruity Tempranillo, which will pair sublimely with the succulent finesse of Ibérico.

19 Nov 2011

Asturias food tasting in FHC. Photo by: Rita Álvarez Tudela.

Foods from Asturias in FHC Shanghai

IDEPA, the Economic Development Agency of the Principality of Asturias, organized a lunch with the support of four companies participating at the FHC 2011 in Shanghai.

19 Nov 2011

Initiative in Place to Promote Spanish Fruit and Vegetables in Germany

Objective is to raise awareness about Spanish fresh vegetables and fruits’ quality, variety and safety.

18 Nov 2011

Northern Spain’s Flavors on Latin American TV

From pintxos to Michelin-starred menus, from markets to home kitchens, Latin American spectators follow a route of gastronomic pleasures.

18 Nov 2011

“Txerry al cuadrado”, the pintxo which turned MarmitaCo into ‘Best Bar of Spain 2011’ and which made the owners, Peréz and Ruíz, finalists of the Hondarribia Pintxo Championship. Photo by: ©Hospitality Association of Álava

Basque Chefs Triumph at Pintxos Contest of Gastronomy Congress

Esti Pérez and Aenlly Ruíz, of bar MarmitaCo in Vitoria Gasteiz, have won the seventh edition of the Championship of Best Pintxos and Tapas Bar of Spain, which took place in Alicante.

18 Nov 2011

Olive Oil from Spain promotion campaign.

Spanish Olive oil in the 6th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress

Spanish Chefs and fine foods from Spain take center stage during this year’s event.

18 Nov 2011

Alberto García Ponte Wins Prize for ‘Best Tortilla of Spain’

Alberto García Ponte has won the fourteenth edition of the Spanish Potato Omelet Championship, which took place at the ‘Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía’ congress in Alicante.

17 Nov 2011

Paradors promote themselves through the best local food products. Photo by: ©Paradores

Parador Hotels Promote Local Food Products

The Paradores de Turismo are promoting typical gastronomic products of La Rioja, Madrid, A Coruña, Ávila and Segovia in their new edition of ‘Gastronomic Samples’ throughout the month of November.

17 Nov 2011

Spain is the world’s leading producer of olive oil. ©ICEX

And the Winner is… Andalusian Olive Oil

Spain may be by the far the world’s leading producer of olive oil, but the excellence of its best extra-virgin oils has not always been recognised. Italian olive oils have tended to reap the major prizes.

16 Nov 2011

More Than 80 Spanish Companies at FHC China 2011

The Spanish national pavilion will be one of the biggest spaces at Asia's most important food and beverage fair.

15 Nov 2011

San Miguel beers. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Nine European cities celebrate San Miguel Tapas Days

From London to Berlin to Oslo, customers accompany their Spanish beer San MIguel with tapas.

15 Nov 2011

Canadian Website Offers 48-hour Itinerary in Valencia

The many gastronomic suggestions include traditional paella and Spanish potato omelet.

15 Nov 2011

Chef Rubén Trincado Prepares Avant-Garde Spanish Food in Taipei

Chef Trincado creates innovative yet traditional high-quality Spanish food.

15 Nov 2011

Sherry tasting at 'The Sherry Corner'. Photo by: ©The Sherry Corner

Sherry Tasting Sampler in Madrid

The Sherry Corner at the Mercado de San Miguel offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a tasting menu of six glasses of sherry paired with six different Spanish 'tapas'.

15 Nov 2011

Villaviciosa to be Turned Into Cheese Capital

On November 24 and 25, Villaviciosa will be the capital of Cheeses with Designation of Origin. Professionals of the sector will be able to share information, news, projects and concerns.

14 Nov 2011

Navarre promotes its canned products with Designation of Origin, such as the asparagus of Navarre, through a special campaign. Photo by: ©Viuda de Cayo

Navarre Promotes its PDO Products

The canning industry of Navarre is promoting its cans and products through the Prodecasa campaign. The leading company of Viuda de Cayo, among others, is improving its production system.

14 Nov 2011

Silabario restaurant will participate in the Gastronomic Festival of ‘Desde el Norte’. Photo by: ©Silabario

Cuisine of the North to Promote Itself in León

The eighth edition of the gastronomic festival ‘From the North’ brings twenty-four of the best Asturian, Galician and Cantabrian restaurants to León.

14 Nov 2011

The restaurants Florman, El Rincón de la Coral, El Refugio, Lucio, Villasantillana and Al Natural, organise the XI Soup and Stew Festival from November 11 to 27. Photo by: ©www.cantabriaqueponen.com

Cantabria Celebrates its Soup and Stew

In Torrelavega, restaurants belonging to the Torre de la Vega Restaurant Association are organizing Gastronomic Festivals to make people hungry for local soup and stew dishes.

14 Nov 2011

The cultivation of almonds is the sixth most profitable one in La Rioja. Fernando Madariaga©ICEX

La Rioja Pushes Almond Forward with New Cultivation Techniques

The Riojan government supports the cultivation of almonds in La Rioja, one of the most profitable fruits in the region.

14 Nov 2011

Spanish Olive Oils in the Flos Olei Guide

Spanish oils are big in Italy. That is the message we are hearing from the people at Flos Olei, Italy and the world’s most important olive oil guide.

14 Nov 2011

Feria Ibérica de la Alimentación 2011

Past 9th November, saw the inauguration of FIAL, the fair that has become Extremadura’s most important rendez-vous for buyers and sellers of the region’s fine foods.

14 Nov 2011

Andalusia Food Books

'Andalucía Conmemora Andalucía' is the third in a trilogy of books edited by Landaluz, the Andalusian quality association, as a promotional strategy for regional food products and gastronomic culture.

13 Nov 2011

1st Edition Showfood Spain

Fish preserves, olive oil, artisan beers and cured ham from Ibérico pigs were the stars of the show.

11 Nov 2011

Andoni Luis Aduriz (Restaurante Mugaritz) offering a tasting at the last San Sebastian Gastronomika edition. Photo by: ©San Sebastián Gastronomika

Live Tastings at San Sebastian Gastronomika

Some of the world’s best chefs will not only demonstrate spectacular recipes at the San Sebastián congress, they will also offer their creations to the attendants at a live tasting.

11 Nov 2011

Ferran Adrià. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX

A Tango Accent for Adrià

He may have been in Buenos Aires as an Ambassador for Telefónica but what his audience was most interested about was the future of elBulli.

11 Nov 2011

Fried calamari with romesco sauce. Photo by: Álamo Draft House.

The Alamo Drafthouse Pairs Pedro Almodóvar’s New Film with Spanish Tapas and Wine

Delicious Tapas Pairs Nicely with New Spanish Movie from Pedro Almodóvar in Austin, Texas.

11 Nov 2011

Designation of Origen Queso Palmero. Photo by: ©Designation of Origen Queso Palmero

Tourists Love Canarian Foods

The government of the Canary Islands has carried out a survey of foreign tourists as part of a promotional initiative for traditional food and agricultural products that took place this summer in Canary Islands airports.

11 Nov 2011

Winning tapa! 'Delicias del Pacífico'. Adrienne Smith/©ICEX

2011 International Tapas Competition in Valladolid

The winners of the Concurso Internacional de Tapas de Valladolid (International Tapas Competition in Valladolid) were announced last night in the city’s Cúpola del Milenio (Millennium Dome).

10 Nov 2011

Oriol Serra and Torréon Reserve 36 months. Photo by: SDS Internacional.

Ibérico Ecstasy in Panamá

As with Reserve wines, it takes time and patience to craft a Reserve Ibérico ham: It also takes time, patience, and perseverance to fulfill legal requirements to import this pork wonder to America.

10 Nov 2011

Spanish Ibérico ham. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Ham-Cutting Contest in China at End of November

InterContinental Hotel in Beijing to be the site of Spanish ham event, promoted by Spain Trade Office in the Chinese main city.

10 Nov 2011

Firatast 2011

Located at the Palacio de Ferias the show it has become something of a landmark evert for the city’s gastronomes, highlighting the best of local cuisine.

10 Nov 2011

The winner! 'Buenas noticias de nuestra tierra'. Adrienne Smith/©ICEX

Best Pincho in Spain, 2011

The winner of the Concurso Nacional de Pinchos y Tapas Ciudad de Valladolid (National Pinchos and Tapas Competition in Valladolid) was announced last night during the closing event for this two-day event.

10 Nov 2011

Londoners can taste a special menu of eight Navarrese pinchos this week. ©www.hola.com

London Likes Pinchos from Navarre

Navarre is celebrating its Second Pincho Week in London. The brand 'Turismo Reyno de Navarre. Tierra de diversidad' is also present at the Turespaña stand of the 'World Travel Market'.

10 Nov 2011

Photo by: ©1ª Ruta de la Tapa Barrio del Carmen

First Barrio del Carmen Tapas Route

The Barrio del Carmen, the vibrant neighbourhood of Murcia city, this month celebrates its first-ever Tapa Route.

10 Nov 2011

Movida Next Door Spanish Taoas Bar in Melbourne.

Cornish and Camorra Discuss New Spanish Cookbook with Australian Press

Food writer teams up with chef to reveal secrets behind MoVida success and Spanish foods.

10 Nov 2011

Murcian zarangollo (scrambled eggs with zucchini and onion). Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Murcia Promotes Its Gastronomy in China

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, through the Murcia Tourism Office, began a tour around China last week, which runs until November 11th and will serve to promote culinary tourism from this south-eastern Spanish region.

09 Nov 2011

Concurso Nacional de Pinchos y Tapas Ciudad de Valladolid 2011. ©Gastronomicon

2011 Pinchos and Tapas Competition Underway

Today is the first day of the much-anticipated Concurso Nacional de Pinchos y Tapas Ciudad de Valladolid 2011 (2011 National Pinchos and Tapas Competition in Valladolid).

08 Nov 2011

Spanish Eatery Named a Top Seattle Restaurant

The Harvest Vine, a longstanding fixture on Seattle's dining scene, has just received yet another accolade.

08 Nov 2011

BioCultura Madrid 2011

BioCultura 2011 wrapped up another year this past Sunday in the Spanish capital.

08 Nov 2011

The Fuji Apple stands out because of its firm, crunchy and sweet pulp. ©Finca Señorío de Rioja

Successful Company Promotes Cultivation of Riojan Fuji Apple

Raúl Sanz aims to have a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) created for quality fruit grown in the region. A PGI is an important step towards a Designation of Origin.

08 Nov 2011

According to the jury, Iñaki Gezala and Pili Martiarena created the most original pintxo for the medieval pintxo contest. ©Hospitality Association of Hondarribia

Basque Pintxo Chosen ‘Most Original Medieval Pintxo’

A couple from Hondarribia has won a prize in the Fourth Edition of the ‘Contest of Medieval Pintxos’.

08 Nov 2011

“Original Flavors”

November 10th is the first day of the new promotional campaign “Original Flavors: The Mediterranean Essence”, devised to promote the importance of three iconic gastronomic products from Spain in Europe.

08 Nov 2011

Black olives from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Brazil Tastes Andalucía

Spanish food exports continue growing in Brazil, one of the mail markets in South America.

08 Nov 2011

Martín Berasategui and "live lettuces"

The Basque chef praised both vegetables during his presentation at the Fruit Attraction trade fair.

08 Nov 2011

The newest restaurant of Martín Berasategui has spectacular views on the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. ©Savoir Faire

Martín Berasategui Opens New Restaurant

Martín Berasategui’s new restaurant has spectacular views; its menu is a compilation of his professional avant-garde career.

07 Nov 2011

The Vianese cow, one of the attractions at the Galician breeds event. ©Panoramio.com

Galicia Protects and Promotes its Native Breeds

'More than one hundred producers, companies and distributors, along with butchers, professionals in the catering trade and rural tourism, took part in the event in Silleda on November 3

07 Nov 2011

Angel León, Top Caribbean Feature

Puerto Rico’s top lifestyle publication highlights Spanish Chef, an expert in seafood and sea-inspired dishes.

07 Nov 2011

Spain’s Omar Allibhoy prepares to open second Tapas Revolution restaurant

After success in West London, Allibhoy heads to shopping mall in Kent.

04 Nov 2011

Traditional roasting of the Riojan Pepper at the Festival. Photo by: ©Eccysa-rioja

Riojan Pepper Festival with Tapas Route and Cooking Show

More than one thousand portions of egg with pepper were distributed last Sunday in the third edition of the Riojan Pepper Festival.

04 Nov 2011

Firo Vázquez to Present at Midi-Pyrénées Book Fair in Toulouse

Murcian chef Vázquez to give presentation entitles “Walking among olive trees”, as the title of one of his books.

04 Nov 2011

Elton John Handpicks Paco Roncero to Cook For a Charity Event

Grey Goose Winter Ball raises awareness for the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

04 Nov 2011

Catalonia’s Alex Gares Now Executive Chef at Four Seasons Koh Samui in Thailand

Gares is excited to incorporate “amazing food discoveries” into Spanish cuisine.

04 Nov 2011

Healthy Charisma of Spanish Foods in El Salvador

Concerned about health? Don’t worry. Spanish flavors are a healthful treasure.

04 Nov 2011

New Spanish Tapas Restaurant in Houston Wows Diners

Oscar Aguilar’s Convivio Tapas Bar Presents Modern Decor and Menu.

04 Nov 2011

A Spanish Chef Combines His Medical Background with Haute Cuisine

Science, Art and Nutrition Cross Roads at a Spanish Chef’s New Restaurant in Manhattan.

03 Nov 2011

Travel & Leisure Applause in México

Travel and lifestyle magazine launches Gourmet Awards.

03 Nov 2011

Spanish Chef Xavier Pellicer Headed to Ikarus Restaurant in Salzburg

Pellicer paid homage to Santi Santamaría with special as-yet unannounced menu.

03 Nov 2011

Jordi Vilà is the new gastronomic director of Bar Velódromo in Barcelona. ©ICEX

Gourmet Makeover for Bar Velodromo

As a space Velodromo is a true art deco gem, which was restored to its former glory by the Moritz beer company in July 2009. With the vision of Vilà a contemporary rif on the food should soon follow suit.

03 Nov 2011

La Mancha Sends its Best

Fran Martínez, Pepe Rodríguez Rey and Manolo de la Osa, will represent La Mancha this month at the XIII Congreso Lomejordelagastronomia.com (the best of gastronomy), held from November 12-15 in Alicante.

03 Nov 2011

Visitors of San Sebastián love going for 'pintxos' in the old town. Emmie Declerck©ICEX

San Sebastián and Barcelona in Top Ten European Gastronomic Cities

A survey by TripAdvisor has shown that the Spanish choose the Basque Country as the best place to eat within Spain. San Sebastián and Barcelona are in the top ten of culinary capitals.

03 Nov 2011

A Spanish Olive Oil Voted Best in the World

Castillo de Canena, the makers of extra virgin olive oil based in Canena (Jaén), have a new award to add to the dozens they have garnered over recent years. And this one might just be the most prestigious yet.

02 Nov 2011

Foods from Spain Celebrates Spanish Ibérico Ham

The ‘Understanding Ibérico ham and how to carve it’ seminar took place at Westminster Kingsway College and explored the culture of Ibérico ham.

02 Nov 2011

Photo by: ©Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español

I Medical Conference on Olive Oil, Nutrition and Health

The 'Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español' (Spanish olive oil association) is hosting the Medical Conference on Olive Oil, Nutrition and Health, to be held in Madrid on November 4th-5th, 2011 at the Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Madrid.

02 Nov 2011

“Muestras Gastronómicas”. Photo by: ©Paradores

Paradors Promote Local Gastronomy

Starting this past October 28th and lasting for the next several months, the Spanish Parador hotel chain has announced a new initiative of “Muestras Gastronómicas” (gastronomic sessions), that highlight the regional products and traditions of different ar

02 Nov 2011

Spainish pastry chef Paco Torreblanca. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Sweet Torreblanca Days in Perú

There are no boundaries for salt and sugar in the creative hands of Spanish Chef Paco Torreblanca.

02 Nov 2011

Spanish Olive Oil Exports On the Rise

Spanish olive oil exports to developing markets have increased spectacularly in recent years. Today, Spain is the world's leading producer of olive oil.

02 Nov 2011

Spanish Dried Fruit and Nuts for Europe and the Middle East

At the close of 2011, the company expects sales to reach nearly €6 million, of which 33% come from international markets.

02 Nov 2011

Murcia cheese cured in wine. Photo by: ©Regulatory Council Queso de Murcia al Vino PDO

Cheeses from Murcia

The Designation of Origin ‘Queso de Murcia’ is planning to raise the profile of the cheese through a series of tutored tastings in the town of Molina de Segura (Murcia).

02 Nov 2011

A 2 gram jar of the spice worth more than gold. ©ICEX

Chef’s Gold

Stigma’s the colour of late autumn sunsets, honey-sweet and deeply flavoured, Spanish saffron is the spice du jour in the world’s best kitchens.

02 Nov 2011

Spain to Export More Food to China

The Spanish Minister for Environment, Rural, and Marine Affairs Rosa Aguilar held a meeting with Chinese representatives of COFCO, the largest olive oil and food importer and exporter in China.

02 Nov 2011

The four Basque chefs at the Euskadi stand at Millesime. Photo by: ©Goyo Conde

Basque Gastronomy Scored at Millesime with Research and Development Formula

Millesime, one of the most important gastronomic events in Spain, has been a great success for the Basque Country. Its stand attracted more than half a thousand visitors because of its innovative gastronomy.

01 Nov 2011

Spanish Gastronomy Promoted in Japan

The event included tasting sessions featuring Spanish products and a seminar on seaweed from Galicia

01 Nov 2011

Spain at China Fisheries & Seafood Expo

Spanish participation in this expo includes an informative pavilion in which three Spanish companies show their products: Landsea Asia, Iberconsa and Angulas Aguinaga.

01 Nov 2011

Buscasetas 2011

The fifth annual “Buscasetas 2011” Jornadas Gastronómicas de las Setas de Castilla y León (Castile-Leon Wild Mushroom Gastronomy Series), will take place starting on November 2nd and lasting until November 13th.

31 Oct 2011

Olives from making extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

A Spanish Olive Oil Cook-Off in San Francisco

Forget the Iron Chef competition. A pair of chefs will soon be vying for the title Olive Chef.

31 Oct 2011

Serrano cured ham. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spain’s Serrano Ham Consortium Attends Anuga Food Fair in Germany

Visitors were able to try Serrano ham sliced in the traditional way by a professional ham-cutter.

31 Oct 2011

Zucchini based Murcian dish, 'zarangollo'. Toya Legido/©ICEX

A Taste of Murcia’s Markets

The initiative, christened ‘Degusta tu plaza’ (taste your market) is run by the Town Hall in conjunction with the regional department of Employment, Commerce and Enterprise.

28 Oct 2011

The Algusto fair promotes a healthy and sustainable gastronomy, in favour or artisanal and organic produce. ©Algusto

Algusto Fair to Present Quality Food Products from Twelve Different Countries

The artisanal and organic food fair ‘Algusto’, which will take place from December 16 to 19 in Bilbao, will bring together producers from twelve different countries and several Spanish autonomous communities.

28 Oct 2011

2011 Report on the Spanish Agrifood Sector

Updated statistics, outlook and analysis of the current state of the Spanish agrifood sector.

28 Oct 2011

Pintxo of Ibérico ham and olive oil mayonnaise. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

UK Magazine Suggests Pintxos Route Through San Sebastián

Hello Magazine explains how to savor Basque delights in one of the world food meccas: San Sebastián.

28 Oct 2011

According to the mayor, Logroño is an excellent candidate because of its high quality of restaurants, bars and gastronomic products. Photo by: ©Radio Rioja

Logroño Joins Gastro-Tourism Platform

La Rioja is pushing forward as a food and wine destination as it is joining ‘Saborea España’, a select club of gastronomic destinations such as San Sebastián and Valladolid.

28 Oct 2011

The jury chose a winner both in the amateur and professional category. Photo by: ©La Brújula

Sweet Flavours of La Rioja Stand Out at Fair and Competition

A total of eight desserts were presented at the contest, which is part of the Golmajería Fair in Calahorra.

28 Oct 2011

Chefs from Spain Head to the Napa Valley

Attendees 2011 World of Flavors, one of the most important gastronomic gatherings in USA, will find a significant Spanish presence.

28 Oct 2011

Ibérico pork products will be present at Picking Málaga Fair. Anke Van Wijck©ICEX

Picking Málaga Gastronomic Fair

Picking Málaga, a leading catering company in Málaga province, is organising its own gastronomic fair.

28 Oct 2011

Chef Ivan Berezutskiy speaks to the rest of the new members of the Young Brotherhood of Cava. Photo by: ©Cava Young Brotherhood

Young Cava Brotherhood 2011

The 26th Autumn investiture of the Young Cava Brotherhood recognised seven new council members for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of Catalunya’s favourite fizz.

28 Oct 2011

The Riojan Rincón de Soto Pear had great success at the Fruit Attraction Fair in Madrid. Photo by: ©Peras del Rincón de Soto PDO Regulatory Council

2011 Best Rincón de Soto Pear Year

The Rincón de Soto Pears Designation has certified 13.3 million kilos this year. The Fruit Attraction Fair has opened new possibilities to market the protected pears.

27 Oct 2011

New Ibérica Food & Culture in London

The Asturias-born chef Nacho Manzano will also be heading the second premises to open in the British capital

27 Oct 2011

Spanish gazpacho. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Mumbai hosts two Spanish gastronomic initiatives covering dinner and tapas

Attendees at both events enjoy Spanish omelet, paella, gazpacho and othe delicacies from Spain.

27 Oct 2011

José Andrés and peers at the 2011 Cayman Cookout. Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.

José Andrés, Caribbean Culinary Master

Just weeks after the announcement of his first project in Puerto Rico, José Andrés gets ready for another Caribbean comeback.

27 Oct 2011

XXIV “Foods From Spain” (Alimentos de España) Awards 2011. Photo by: ©MARM

2011 “Alimentos de España” Awards

The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) has officially opened the nomination period for the XXIV 'Alimentos de España' (Foods From Spain) Awards 2011.

27 Oct 2011

Show cooking at this years Mercats de Mercats Festival. Photo by: ©www.grupgsr.com

Barcelona is the ‘Markets of Markets’

After three days of presentations by Catalonia’s top chefs, showcasing of regional products, cava and wine tastings, Barcelona mayor Xavier Trias declares the Markets of Markets festival an unprecedented success.

27 Oct 2011

Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: ©ICEX

Food and Wines from Spain, with Mexican DO

A top-of-the-line Spanish delegation mesmerizes Mexican consumers in a Palace of oeongastronomic delight.

27 Oct 2011

Spanish Food Festival in Beijing

Customers who buy more than RMB200 will be entered into a drawing that includes a round trip flight to Spain and dinners in Spanish restaurants in Beijing.

27 Oct 2011

The chefs made the qualities and potential of canned seafood products stand out in nine tasty haute-cuisine dishes. Photo by: ©Xunta de Galicia

Canned Fish Proved Excellent Ingredient in Haute Cuisine Cooking Show

In Santiago de Compostela a cooking show with a focus on innovation and tradition was organised to promote the use of canned fish and seafood in haute cuisine.

26 Oct 2011

Spanish chef Fernando Canales. Courtesy of Bodegas Luis Alegre – Aula de Cocina.

Basque Chef in Caracas

Spanish cuisine and Venezuelan palates are certainly not in crisis.

26 Oct 2011

Canary Islands Bananas. Photo by: ©Plátano de Canarias.

Spanish chef Nacho Manzano Named Canary Bananas Ambassador

The Fruit Attraction fair in Madrid included a show-cooking slot using Canary Island bananas.

26 Oct 2011

Tomatoes were shipped to Spain from America in 16th century. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish and Mexican Food History

Radio program approaches the role of food in Mexican colonization managed by Spanish authorities.

26 Oct 2011

Flavors from Andalucía Festival in Miami

Restaurants and stores launch a food celebration arounf Andalusia cuisine, foods and wines.

25 Oct 2011

Sergi Arola Makes Chilean Debut

Sergi Arola is one of Spain’s most global culinary professionals with projects in Brazil, Portugal, Chile and soon also in Switzerland.

25 Oct 2011

Rubia Gallega calves are suckled by their mothers, which improves the quality of the meat. Photo by: ©FEAGAS

New Brand of High-Quality Galician Veal

A new Galician Veal quality brand with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) was introduced to consumers at the San Froilán gastronomic fair, with a free tasting.

25 Oct 2011

Gazpacho to promote Spanish movies

The launch of the second edition of the Spanish Film Showcase in China took place at Moma theater in Beijing with a tasting of gazpacho.

24 Oct 2011

Miguel Ángel de la Cruz of Restaurante La Botica. Photo by: ©Madrid Fusion

Fruit Attraction Names Best Vegetable Dish of 2011

Miguel Ángel de la Cruz of Restaurante La Botica in Matapozuelos, Valladolid (Castile-Leon), has won the award for “Best Vegetable Dish of the Year”.

24 Oct 2011

Seamus Mullen, head chef of Tertulia, NY.

A Taste of Authentic Spain at New York’s Dean & Deluca Soho Store

Chefs from New York’s Top Spanish Restaurants Participate in a Week Long Spanish Food Event.

24 Oct 2011

Broccoli Under the Microscope

Spain is the number one European producer and exporter of this healthy vegetable.

24 Oct 2011

The three winners of the Hondarribia cheese contest 2011 with their trophy. Mikel Etxezarreta, who came first, also received the Basque beret. Photo by: ©Hospitality Association Hondarribia

Hondarribia Celebrated 10th Edition of Cheese Competition

For the third time, Mikel Etxezarreta from cheese farm Aizpea in Olaberria has won the Hondarribia Shepherd’s Cheese Competition.

24 Oct 2011

Victor Trochi’s winning dessert ‘Roast Banana with Peas, Croissant Infusion and Nespresso Icecream’. Photo by: ©Espai Sucre

Espai Sucre and Nespresso Announce Winners of Best Restaurant Dessert 2011

The competition, which is now in its third year aims to establish pastry making in restaurants as its own discipline while raising standards and techniques across the board.

24 Oct 2011

667 extra virgin olive oil awarded bottles. Photo by: ©Señorío de Jaén

New Desgin Award for a Jaén Olive Oil

Señorío de Jaén, an extra virgin olive oil from the Sierra de Jaén in Andalucía, has won a Pentaward for its innovative packaging.

24 Oct 2011

Pedraza (Segovia). Photo by: Fernando Briones/©ICEX

Presentation of the Medieval Towns Network in Madrid

Ten Spanish and two Portuguese towns have partnered up for this tourism project.

23 Oct 2011

The ibérico breed is the protagonist of the Aracena ham fair. Tomás Zarza©ICEX

Aracena’s Ham Fair

The ham fair in Aracena (Huelva), cradle of Andalucía´s finest hams, this year celebrates its 16th edition on 22-24 October.

21 Oct 2011

City ‘street’ in Millesime Madrid. Adrienne Smith/©ICEX

Gastrópolis in the Metropolis

Once again, gastronomic event Millesime Madrid has made the Spanish capital a place where industry professionals and lucky foodies can rub shoulders with some of the finest chefs and sample the most sought-after products on the market today.

21 Oct 2011

Bars in Navarre offer ‘cazuelicas’ (mini stews) for just a few Euros and participate in a competition during the ‘Semana de la Cazuelica de Navarra’. Photo by: ©principedeviana.com

La Cocina de Álex Múgica wins ‘Best Stew 2011’

Three ‘Best Stews’ were chosen out of six finalists, with an extra prize for the chef who paired his dish best with a Navarra wine with Denomination of Origin.

21 Oct 2011

The Gourmet Pilgrim Series Publishes Spanish Cookbook

A remarkable compilation of the recipes, traditions and culture of the Spanish people.

21 Oct 2011

Live Uncorked series on UK’s The Guardian features Spain’s impact on UK

Tapas and other food trends are leaving a big impression up north.

21 Oct 2011

The delegation of the Galician gourmet mission to Japan. Photo by: ©ecodixital.com

Galician companies triumph at gourmet fair in Tokyo

Twenty Galician companies and their products, ranging from wine and sweets to commercially manufactured algae and fish and seafood cans were received very well at the Japanese ‘Spain Gourmet Fair’.

21 Oct 2011

Paella valenciana cookef in a citric wood fire. Heinz Hebeisen/©ICEX

Paella Valenciana Gets Own D.O.

The official recipe, devised by local restauranteur Rafael Vidal of Levante in Benisanó, will go public in the coming weeks with D.O. certification to follow.

21 Oct 2011

UK Website Promotes Spanish Chef Omar Allibhoy’s Olive Initiative

Allibhoy working to raising awareness about olives among the British.

21 Oct 2011

Ferran Adriá Conquers San Francisco

The guiding light of Spain's now-closed elBulli restaurant recently made a whirlwind visit to San Francisco.

20 Oct 2011

Special Culinary Event in Chicago Highlighted Olive Oil from Spain

Chicago Culinary Students and Guests Explore the Wonders of Spanish Olive Oil.

20 Oct 2011

Spanish Pork Exports to China Worth 33 million euros

Spain is a well-established supplier of pork to China, even though the Asian country is the largest producer in the world with about 50 million tons in 2010.

20 Oct 2011

Juan Ángel Rodrigálvarez, ‘Best Pastry Chef and Confectioner of Spain 2011’. Photo by: ©pastelería.com

Rioja flavours triumph at ‘Fruit Attraction’

The Rioja region sends its best products to Madrid and will also send restaurant ‘El Arriero’ to the Valladolid Tapas Contest. Juan Rodrigálvarez was given the ‘best pastry chef’ award.

19 Oct 2011

Basque Government Signs Partnership with The Culinary Institute of America

Patxi López and CIA President Tim Ryan were entering into an agreement to have the CIA partner with the Basque Culinary Center (BCC).

19 Oct 2011

A Spanish Restaurant of New York Makes Esquire’s “Best” List

Esquire Magazine Hails Salinas Spanish Restaurant as of the Nation’s Best

19 Oct 2011

Olives for making Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Successful New Spain in Guatemala

Spanish food and business paired perfectly in Guatemala

19 Oct 2011

Photo by: Tapearte – Ciudad Real Turismo

Tapearte 2011

From October 12th – 16th, the city of Ciudad Real (Castile-La Mancha) hosted the annual “Tapearte 2011” tapas festival.

19 Oct 2011

Las Recetas de el Comidista

Mikel López Iturriaga, the popular food writer better known as El Comidista for his blog in 'El País' newspaper, has just released a new cookbook entitled, Las Recetas de el Comidista.

19 Oct 2011

Arroz caldero ingredients. Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX

Learning about Murcia’s Rice Dishes

Want to know more about the excellence of Murcia’s rice-based dishes? You’re in luck.

19 Oct 2011

Gastronomic society in San Sebastián. ©Emmie Declerck

Dining in a Basque Txoko

Members of the public can now enjoy a meal at the private Basque gastronomic societies called txokos, according to the Los Angeles Times.

18 Oct 2011

Elena Arzak taking part in Chefsache 2011. Photo by: Chefsache

Avant-Garde Spanish Cuisine in Chefsache 2011

Basque chefs Elena Arzak and Andoni L. Aduriz take part in Germany's leading gastronomic event.

18 Oct 2011

National Restaurant Industry Awards 2011

The winners of the fifth edition of the National Restaurant Industry Awards have been selected. The prize-giving ceremony will take place in Bilbao on November 29.

18 Oct 2011

Photo by: ©Centro Tecnológico Nacional de la Conserva y Alimentación

International Food Technology Symposium

The fifth International Food Technology Symposium, a one-day event organised by the National Technological Centre for Preserved Foods (CTC), is to be held on 24th October in the Antiguo Cuartel de Instrucción de Marinería in Cartagena (Murcia).

18 Oct 2011

Madrid Restaurant Week Returns

It’s nearly that time again: Restaurant Week will return to Madrid from November 4th – 13th, 2011.

18 Oct 2011

Gastronomic Festival for Young Chefs Returns to Segovia

The XII Gastronomic Festival for Young Chefs will be presented this Wednesday, October 19th at the Venta Magullo Restaurant in La Lastrilla, Segovia.

18 Oct 2011

Tapa of escalivada with guindilla pepper and marinated sardine, served by Mercat Restaurant.

Wines from Spain Launches Annual Great Match Event throughout the U.S.

Leading Spanish Wine Event Promotes Prominent Wine Producers and Great Local Chefs and Restaurants.

17 Oct 2011

Cooking with Jaén Olive Oil

Details of the celebrated annual cookery contest based on the use of extra virgin olive oil have just been announced.

17 Oct 2011

The Santiago de Compostela Parador in Galicia, considered among the five best hotels in the world by 'The Times'. Photo by: ©Iberarte.com

‘Guardian’ readers rank Spanish Paradors among best hotels in the world

Readers of several British newspapers rank the Parador hotels among the best in the world. The Galician Gastronomy Academy has rewarded Galician Paradors for their local cuisine.

17 Oct 2011

Organic farming in Andalusia. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Bumper Year for Andaluz Food Exports

Food products from Andalusia are having a good year, according to figures supplied by the regional Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade.

17 Oct 2011

More than 40 Dutch Michelin Chefs Cook with Valderrama Olive Oil

Netherlands: one of the most important export market for Spanish extra virgin olive oil Valderrama.

17 Oct 2011

Spanish Ibérico Ham Company Signs Product Distribution Deal in Italy

Ibérico ham is one of the Spanish gourmet product in greatest demand in Italy.

16 Oct 2011

Germany Ranks Second Worldwide in Imports of Spanish Food and Beverage

Important food fair in Cologne this month will see many Spanish exhibitors.

15 Oct 2011

Tapa of mushrooms, served in Logroño (La Rioja) Photo by: ©Alejandra Garrido.

UK website features Spanish food and wine vacations

Warm weather feels even better with Spanish delicious food and drink.

15 Oct 2011

Casa Biko has just opened in México City. Photo by: Courtesy of Biko

A New Home for Biko

Chef Mikel Alonso travels extensively on culinary business. Recently, after returning to México after some weeks in Spain producing a new season for his TV program at Elgourmet.com, he confessed me he was delighted to be “back home.”

14 Oct 2011

2012 Madrid Fusion Dates Announced

The dates have been announced for the much-anticipated 10th anniversary edition of Madrid Fusion.

14 Oct 2011

Merino lamb from Extremadura. Piedad Sancho-Mata©ICEX

Euro Protection for Spanish Food Products

The European Commission has just announced the inclusion of four Spanish products among those enjoying protection under EU law.

14 Oct 2011

Spanish Sergi Arola named chef at new luxury W Verbier retreat in Switzerland

Catalan Arola to head restaurant, will bring Spanish cuisine to the Swiss Alps.

14 Oct 2011

A Spanish Pilgrimage Meal Remembered

The October issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine features one writer's memories of a meal on his way to Santiago de Compostela.

14 Oct 2011

Valladolid-born Raúl Vaquerizo is one of Spain’s rising culinary stars in Latin America. Photo by: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

Six Restaurants, Five Stars, and a Spanish Culinary Ace in Panama

A relentless pursuit for excellence characterizes a Spanish culinary flagship in Panamá

13 Oct 2011

Txakoli vineyards in Biscay. Photo by: ICEX

A Tasteful Basque Checkmate in Brazil

Food and wines from Biscay are the trendiest new playing pieces on the chessboard.

13 Oct 2011

Dates Changed for Ibérico Ham Fair

The dates for the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota Fair, originally announced for the 20-23 of October, will be delayed until October 27-30.

13 Oct 2011

One of the oldest cheeses of Asturias has been given a Designation of Origin. Photo by: ©Cofradíaquesos.com

Cheese with a History Now Protected with Denomination

Although it was on the brink of disappearing, Casín cheese has regained its rightful place on the Asturian cheese map. The EU has given a Protected Designation of Origin to artisanal cheese production in Caso. The procedure to obtain this quality brand wa

13 Oct 2011

Spain’s Serrano Ham Consortium offers online course in German, French

Aims to raise awareness, increase consumption, enhance understanding.

13 Oct 2011

Spanish saffron. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Spanish Week to feature Spanish fare at Zimbabwe hotel

Menu will feature Spanish traditional dishes as well as modern cuisine.

13 Oct 2011

Chef Seamus Mullen, passionate about Spanish food.

Seamus Mullen’s New Spanish Restaurant in NY Garners a Two Star Review

Tertulia Restaurant Highlights Flavors of Northern Spain, specially of Asturias, to Much Acclaim.

11 Oct 2011

Spanish chef Eva Riera. Courtesy of Taste Santo Domingo

Merengue, Thermomix and Seasonings from Spain

Between Caribbean sea waves and the cadenced rhythms of merengue music, Chef Eva Riera shaked the scene with the vibration of Thermomix and new compositions for the taste of Spain.

11 Oct 2011

Regina Santamaria (left) and Àngels Serra (right). Photo by: ©Servei de Premsa

Santi Santamaria’s Daughter Takes Over as Head of the Restaurant Group

Following the death of Santamaria from a heart-attack in Singapore last year, his flagship restaurant closed for just one day. His daughter now steps up to direct its future.

11 Oct 2011

Rías de Galicia offers traditional cuisine of Northern Spain in Barcelona and has been awarded with the National Prize of Traditional Gastronomy. Photo by: ©Rías de Galicia

Galician Restaurant Awarded Lola Torres Prize

The tenth edition of the National Prize of Traditional Gastronomy Lola Torres has been awarded to Rías de Galicia in Barcelona. This restaurant, founded in 1986, is run by Cándido Iglesias, his wife Purificación Fernández and their three sons.

11 Oct 2011

Canned mussels in 'escabeche' sauce. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Canned Mussels of Guaranteed Galician Origin Soon on the Market

Mussels canned by Calvo will carry Denomination from Galicia.

11 Oct 2011

Galicia-style octopus. Photo by: Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Galician Flavors Enchant Río and Bahía

Cultural associations are a critical motor for the diffusion of culinary tradition and they have been very active in spreading the magic of Galician cuisine among Brazilians.

11 Oct 2011

‘We Are What We Eat’ says Lionel Messi . Photo by: ©Fundació FC Barcelona

We Are What We Do, We Are What We Eat

Everyone is jumping on the food bandwagon these days whether it’s Michelin starred chefs hoping to save the world, or football stars calling for better diets.

10 Oct 2011

Best Vegetable Dish of 2011

Candidates for the Best Vegetable Dish of the Year have been officially nominated by Madrid Fusion. The winner will be announced during Fruit Attraction, an annual event that will be held this year in Madrid from October 19-21st

10 Oct 2011

Cocido Completo de Taba

The Parador de Chinchón (Madrid) has leapt into autumn with the opening of “El Bodegón” Restaurant, which specializes in the traditional dish, “Cocido Completo de Taba”.

10 Oct 2011

The Basque Culinary Center (BCC) was the initiative of a group of renowned Basque chefs four years ago. Photo by: ©Basque Culinary Center

Basque Culinary Center Inaugurated

The campus of the Basque Culinary Centre (BCC), the first Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences in Spain, was inaugurated last Monday.

10 Oct 2011

Rodaballo’s winning pintxo, ‘Chips and Rum’, consists of squid in its ink with potatoes from Álava and a few drops of rum. Photo by: ©Hospitality Association of Hondarribia

Rodaballo Chef Wins Second Victory at Hondarribia Pintxo Championship

The fishing village Hondarribia celebrated its sixth edition of ‘Pintxo Championship’ (Euskadi Saboréala) from October 3 to 5. On the third day, Iñaki Rodrigo of bar Rodaballo in Vitoria came out as the winner, with a playful ‘Chips and Rum’ pintxo.

09 Oct 2011

Extremadura Goes Organic at Extrema-Bio

This year’s Extrema-Bio fair in Cáceres, held on the weekend of 1st and 2nd October in the city’s Paseo de Cánovas, acted as a shop window for 15 of the most important organic producers in the region.

09 Oct 2011

Manchego Cheese. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Filipino Paper Praises Spanish Tapas, Highlights Spanish restaurant

Authentic products and traditional Spanish cuisine being served, from Serrano ham and paella to chorizo

09 Oct 2011

Instituto Cervantes Hosts Expo on Spanish cooking in Palermo, Italy

An interesting expo on food and design on show until end of November.

09 Oct 2011

The Lady in Pink

Seductively pink in colour, deliciously crisp in the mouth, sweet as honey with a bright streak of acidity, it’s no wonder that Pink Lady apples are a favourite among chefs and gourmets.

08 Oct 2011

Photo by: ©Feria Agroalimentaria de la Chufa

Almàssera Celebrates the Chufa Nut

The city council of Almàssera and the D.O. Chufa de Valencia have joined forces this month in a three day festival that showcases the best chufa products the region has to offer.

06 Oct 2011

Spanish Turrón. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Success of Spanish turrón in The Netherlands

Dutch reseller of artisanal nougats is very enthusiastic about the way Dutch embrace their new turrón from Granada.

06 Oct 2011

Barcelona Tapas bar in Trump Panama Hotel.

The Spanish Flair of Trump Panama

From Donald Trump himself to the President of Panamá who has also been a celebrity diner, Spanish Chef Daniel Bausà is captivating everybody.

06 Oct 2011

Photo by: ©Jornadas Gastronómicas de El Bierzo

Something’s Cooking in El Bierzo

“Something’s cooking in El Bierzo” is the theme of the 27th edition of the 2011 Gastronomic Congress in El Bierzo, Castile-Leon.

06 Oct 2011

Spanish Chef José Andrés Lands in Puerto Rico

As of 2012, Spain’s best known chef in America will embark on his first adventure outside the continental United States.

06 Oct 2011

Home-Style Cooking from a Master of Avant-Garde Cuisine?

A Wall Street Journal reporter has spent a week cooking from Ferran Adriá's latest book.

06 Oct 2011

Ibérico ham, a traditional Spanish tapa. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Tapas Festival in Santo Domingo

There is no crisis for Spanish tapas in Dominican Republic.

06 Oct 2011

Spanish Chef Paco Pérez. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Dalí & Spanish Culinary Event in Florida

Spanish Chef Paco Pérez pays homeage to Salvador Dalí's work of arts.

05 Oct 2011

Reps for Andoni Luis Aduriz’s Restaurant Present Products in Macao, Hong Kong

Trip seeks to show products and techniques used at Mugaritz restaurant.

05 Oct 2011

The sushi sheets and snacks, with flavours ranging from carrot, tomato and beetroot to potato, pumpkin, leak, onion and pepper. Photo by: ©Sagartoki restaurant

Basque Chef Surprises with ‘Paella Sushi’ in Valencia

Senén González, chef of the Sagartoki restaurant in Vitoria, presented an innovative ‘paella sushi’ dish at the World Rice Congress in Valencia last weekend.

05 Oct 2011

Manila trade fair for agri-business with Spanish participation

Philippines to host major fair focusing on sustainable agriculture.

05 Oct 2011

Spanish Tapas Restaurant La Tasca Revamps Restaurants in UK

Company undergoes transformation to enhance dining experience

05 Oct 2011

Almost half of Extremadura’s total exports are in the food sector. ©ICEX

Portugal and Germany; Extremadura's Biggest Export Partners

New figures from the Extremadura Institute of Statistics (IEEX) throw an interesting light on the region’s exports.

05 Oct 2011

Chef Francisco Micó during a cooking contest. Photo by: Culinaria Bolivia

Bolivia, a New Frontier for Spanish Gastronomy

Tapas and textures captivated audience who attended a pioneer gastronomic encounter in Bolivia

04 Oct 2011

Marinated anchovies. Photo by: El Mesón Español

A New Mesón Español in Nicaragua

More residents and visitors in Nicaragua can now enjoy the foods from Spain.

04 Oct 2011

Rincón de Soto Pears at last year’s Festival edition. Photo by: ©Rincón de Soto PDO Regulatory Council

Special Pear Main Ingredient in Gastronomic Contest

Thirteenth edition of Festival of Rincón de Soto Pears with Designation of Protected Origin took place last Sunday.

04 Oct 2011

Traditional Riojan chorizo and lamb chops barbecue. Photo by: The Rioja Tapas Bar.

Tapas and Rioja Wines in London

This autumn Londoners will be able to experience traditional Spanish style tapas crawls in the city.

04 Oct 2011

Zafra International Livestock Fair 2011

Southern Spain’s most important commercial livestock fair is currently in full swing. The Zafra fair, traditionally linked to the feast day of Saint Michael, has been running for more than five centuries and celebrates its the 558th edition this month.

04 Oct 2011

Núvol di Llimona. Photo by: ©Celler de Can Roca

Smells Good Enough to Eat

In a move that has left some scratching their heads, the three Michelin starred chef from Girona has turned his radical perfume inspired desserts on their head, by using his culinary creations to inspire perfume.

04 Oct 2011

Spanish pastry chef Paco Torreblanca. ©ICEX

Spanish Chefs for Lorca

Once again the Spanish food world shows its solidarity with the victims of last spring’s earthquake in Lorca (Murcia).

03 Oct 2011

Spain’s 7 in Perú

The Spanish culinary touch has become an indispensable attraction of Mistura.

02 Oct 2011

Tomatoes on display at the Seed Exchange Bank. Photo by: Adrienne Smith©ICEX

Vegetable Exhibition at the Seed Exchange Bank

Last weekend, Madrid’s Matadero Cultural Center was all about fresh vegetables as part of an exhibit featured by Ecosecha for the Seed Exchange Bank.

01 Oct 2011

One of the 2011 program participants. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt©ICEX

ICEX Announces 2012 Candidates

The list of candidates for the 2012 Training of Young Professionals in Spanish Gastronomy.

30 Sep 2011

Marco Varela is 28 years old. He was the ‘Galician Cuisine Champion’ of 2011 and came third in the last edition of the ‘Spain’s Cuisine Championship’. Photo by: ©Centro de Formación de Hostelería y Turismo de Gijón

Marco Varela Wins Fourth Semifinal of ‘IV Chef of the Year Competition’

On September 28, the fourth semifinal of the latest edition of the ‘Spanish Chef of the Year Competition’ took place in Gijón. The winning chef is from Galicia.

30 Sep 2011

Photo by: Finos at the Warterfront Tapas Bar.

New Spanish Tapas Restaurant Opens in Southport, England

Spanish omelet, pork stew, and goat’s cheese and figs featured.

30 Sep 2011

Spanish Company Iloveaceite.com Brings Olive Oil Roadshow to Poland

Four major cities were visited to continue to spread the good word about oil.

30 Sep 2011

London Tapas Bar Barrica to Open Second Venue in Soho

Diners will enjoy cured meats, cheeses, and sherries, among other Spanish items.

29 Sep 2011

Planeta Marte, Miguel Espinosa's winning tapa. Photo by: ©gastronomicom

I Multicultural Tapas Route in Lavapiés

The traditional Madrid neighborhood of Lavapiés is celebrating its first annual 'tapas' route.

29 Sep 2011

Sánchez Romera opens his restaurant Romera in NYC

Already being called “finest culinary experience” ever by some critics and food experts based in the city.

29 Sep 2011

Concurso La Tapa de Madrid 2011

Spherification, foams, fusion and tradition, and all in the form of bite sized 'tapas'.

29 Sep 2011

Manchego cheese tapa. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

October To Be A Tasty Month in Manila With Tapas Festival

Typical Spanish food to delight diners at 4 city restaurants.

29 Sep 2011

Sardines and green asparagus. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

San Francisco Sardine Dishes with a Spanish Touch

A Spanish restaurant has been named a top place in the City by the Bay for dishes made with increasingly popular sardines.

28 Sep 2011

The Familiy Meal cover, new book of Ferran Adrià.

From Foam to Family: Famed Chef Ferran Adrià Keeps it Simple in Latest Cookbook

The First Family Meal Cookbook and U.S.Tour by Spannish chef Ferrán Adria.

28 Sep 2011

Cheeses from Spain in Amsterdam. Photo by: Marianne Nuberg

Spanish Delicatessen at Amsterdam Culinary Tour

Gastronomic tour through Amsterdam with many Spanish delicatessen in speciality shops and markets.

27 Sep 2011

ElBulli restaurant, which will become elBullifoundation in 2014.

A California Sous-Chef Recalls Her Time at elBulli

A seven-month apprenticeship with Ferran Adriá changes your way of thinking about food, according to a former apprentice to the Spanish master chef.

27 Sep 2011

Wall Street Journal Visits Spanish Chef Dani García

Chef Dani García's Calima restaurant in Marbella, Spain, has wowed a writer from a leading US newspaper.

27 Sep 2011

Madrid Gets Some Sugar

Sugar ‘09, the Artisanal Decorated Pastry and Cake Fair, will be held in Madrid from September 28th through October 3rd, 2011, in the city’s Palacio de Congresos (convention center).

27 Sep 2011

Class of 2011, Le Cordon Bleu Madrid. Photo by: ©Le Cordon Bleu

Le Cordon Bleu in Spain

The new Madrid branch of world famous Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute, will celebrate the graduation of its very first class of students, this September 30, 2011.

27 Sep 2011

Barraca and Melibea, two new Spanish restaurants in New York. Photo by: André Mello/©ICEX

The Opening of Two New Spanish Restaurants Illicit Excitement in NY

Barraca and Melibea Restaurants to Feature Spanish Foods.

26 Sep 2011

Café Ibérico, a tapas restaurant in Chicago.

One of Chicago’s Favorite Spanish Restaurants Approaches Significant Anniversary

A Spainsh Tapas Hot Spot of Chicago Hits a Milestone.

26 Sep 2011

The annual contest inspires local chefs to show their creative talent and helps to promote the Basque Country as a gastronomic destination. Photo by: ©Euskadi Saboréala

Hondarribia to Host Basque Pintxos Championship Again

Hondarribia, a picturesque coastal town in Northern Spain, almost on the border of France, will be hosting the sixth edition of the Basque Pintxos Championship (“Euskadi Saboréala”) between 3rd and 5th October 2011.

26 Sep 2011

China imports chicken feet from Spain. Photo by: ©Lonely Planet

China Keen on Spanish Chicken Feet

Spanish food companies compete for fruitful business in chicken feet export to Asia.

26 Sep 2011

Pedro Subijana will preside over the jury. ©ICEX

2011 Valladolid Tapas Competition Announces President

The city of Valladolid is once again looking forward to this year’s edition of its most celebrated culinary event, the National Pinchos and Tapas Competition.

26 Sep 2011

Iberoamerican Connection & Tapas in China

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China organized the event “Iberoamerican Connection” at Spanish Bar Code Restaurant.

26 Sep 2011

Spanish Food Festival Celebrated in Beijing

One of the main purposes of the festival is to attract more Chinese tourists interested in travelling to Spain.

26 Sep 2011

Cayetano Gómez and Juan Luis García winners of the 4th edition of the Copa Jerez. Photo by: ©Regulatory Council Jerez-Xérès-Sherry PDO

Murcia Victorious in the final of the Copa Jerez International Food & Wine Competition

Chef Cayetano Gómez and sommelier Juan Luis García, from the Murcian restaurant, won three of the six awards for their food and Sherry pairing design.

25 Sep 2011

Rafael Arroyo, of Best Young Cook of the Year 2011. Photo by: ©Andalucía Sabor

A Region with Great Taste

Andalucía Sabor 2011 has been the success it was both hoped and expected to be. In its three editions so far, Andalucia’s biannual date with high-level gastronomy has proved to be one of Spain’s most coherent and stimulating gastronomic events.

23 Sep 2011

Santa Pau Beans to Get PDO Status

Spain is the biggest consumer of pulses in the EU, though demand has grown significantly in Hungary, Sweden, Denmark and Austria in the past few years. Putting Spanish pulses on the gourmet product map is a massive boost to the home-grown market.

22 Sep 2011

Millesime Madrid Coming This Fall

The fifth edition of Millesime Madrid will take place from the 19-21 of October, 2011.

22 Sep 2011

Spanish cheese guru Enric Canut to speak at International Chefs Congress

Incredible chef line-up and activities planned for October event.

22 Sep 2011

This seasoned mussel dish came fifth in last year’s gastronomic competition of the Fiesta del Mejillón Amegrove. Photo by: ©Amegrove

Galician Mussel Celebration Continues in Autumn

O Grove celebrates its shellfish for almost two weeks in the Festa do Marisco every year in October. The fishing village is especially famous for its delicious mussels.

21 Sep 2011

Photo by: ©Ayuntamiento de Torrejón de Ardoz

Torrejón se DesTapa, 2011

The city of Torrejón de Ardoz, which is located in the Community of Madrid about 20km east of the capital city, is hosting the fourth edition of its Torrejón se DesTapa tapas route

21 Sep 2011

Russia is one of the new markets for Extremadura olives. ©ICEX

New Horizons, New Customs; for Extremadura’s Fruit and Veg

The ‘cucumber crisis’ has affected many of Spain’s exporters of fruit and vegetables in some degree, but as a Spanish proverb has it, ‘no hay mal que por bien no venga’ – something good almost always comes out of something bad.

21 Sep 2011

A Chinese delegation visited Elite Merchandising last Wednesday to taste Asturian products of the Ondefartucar quality label. Photo by: ©Ondefartucar

China Shows Interest in Asturian Gastronomy

A Chinese delegation went to taste products of Ondefartucar, an Asturian quality label that is conquering the Asian market.

20 Sep 2011

Because of a difficult bonito season, it is not profitable enough to go fishing anymore. Photo by: Emmie Declerck©ICEX

Poor Tuna Season for Basque Fishermen

Basque fishing boats will probably abandon catching of tuna before end of season.

20 Sep 2011

Chef Christofer Johansson shows his creations with Canary Islands tomatoes. Photo by: ©www.tomatprat.se

Canary Tomatoes Shine in Stockholm

Tomatoes from the Canary Islands took center stage during the recent “Open Press Day” event that was hosted on by the agency Star in the Swedish capital on September 14, 2011..

20 Sep 2011

Spanish chef José Pizarro. Photo by: ©José Pizarro

Spanish Chef José Pizarro’s New Venture, Pizarro, to Open in October

Delicious menu taking shape with long list of cavas to wash it down with.

20 Sep 2011

The 'piquillo' pepper is a native product of Navarre. Photo by: ©Regulatory Council Pimiento del Piquillo de Lodosa PDO

More Piquillo Peppers in 2011

This year’s season promises a much better harvest of the prized Piquillo de Lodosa pepper with Designation of Origin (DO).

20 Sep 2011

Promotional action inauguration. Photo by: ©Landaluz

Andalusian Products Hit the Big Time

Makro, the Spanish arm of the German Metro group and leader in the Spanish cash and carry sector with a total sales figure of €1,311 million last year, plans an important promotion of Andalusian food and drink in more than 30 of its wholesale outlets.

20 Sep 2011

‘Culinary Zinema’ runs from September 16 to September 23 and shows seven films paired with thematic dinners by famous chefs. Photo by: ©zinemaldia.bculinary.com

Gastronomy triumphs at San Sebastián Film Festival

This year, for the first time, gastronomy is officially part of the San Sebastián Film Festival, both in restaurants and on the cinema screen.

19 Sep 2011

Spanish chef Omar Allibhoy. Photo by: ©Tapas Revolution

Spanish Chef Omar Allibhoy Offers Olive Master Class to Journalists

Allibhoy expounds on the many qualities of Spanish olives.

19 Sep 2011

Chato Murciano breed pig. Photo by: ©Julio Pedauyé

Rare Breed Research in Murcia

Local livestock breeds are endangered the world over. Thankfully however, an increased awareness of their importance is leading to numerous projects bent on maintaining and extending their presence in the agro-sphere.

19 Sep 2011

The ‘Guia de Restaurants KM0 Slow Food Catalunya’, Pollen Edicions. Photo by: ©El Tinter

Slow Food Catalunya Launches Restaurant Guide

The guidebook’s author Rosa Solà Maset is the president of Slow Food Barcelona and wrote the book to showcase chefs and restaurants in the region using only food grown, reared and foraged within a 100 km radius.

19 Sep 2011

Andalusian chef Samuel Perea. Photo by: ©Samuelperea.com

Chef Samuel Perea Visits Israel Again to Prepare Special Spanish Meal

Diners feast on garlic soup, paella, olives, fish and legumes.

18 Sep 2011

Tapas Time in Rota (Cádiz)

These days no Spanish town that values its gastronomic prowess can afford to be without its own ‘tapas route’.

16 Sep 2011

Fourteen Bars Unite into One Distrito Gourmet

Fourteen bars in Oviedo aim to turn Plaza América and Avenida de Galicia into a ‘Gourmet District’ as the perfect pincho stop on the way to the centre, mixing modernity with tradition.

16 Sep 2011

Rick Stein’s Nostalgia for Spain Brings him on Culinary Tour

Asturian cider, Ibérico ham, paprika and more.

16 Sep 2011

Spanish Gourmet Zest in México

A new edition for Expo El Gourmet is on the run and Spanish cuisine will attend the party.

16 Sep 2011

Members of the Basque Culinary Center Board. Photo by: ©Basque Culinary Center

Lima Summit for Basque Culinary Center

Empowered as Heads of State and led by Spanish Ferrán Adrià, the world’s top chefs met in Perú to define the new role of cooks in a global context, culinary ethics, and the social role of future chefs.

15 Sep 2011

All ready in the dining room for the 'botillo'. Photo by: ©Mar del Plata Centro de Castilla y León

Botillo Flavors in Mar del Plata

The advantage of inverted seasons in North and Southern Hemispheres is that while some enjoy light recipes in Spain, in the chilly Argentinean winter others can delight in robust Castillian 'botillo'.

15 Sep 2011

Spanish peeled almonds. Fernando Madariaga©ICEX

Nuts About Almonds

Murcia’s almonds are famous in Spain, and the region is the heartland of national almond production.

15 Sep 2011

Ricardo Remiro with his trophy. His son, Imanol, is holding his winning cheese. Photo by: ©Ruente Tourism Office

Ordizia chooses cheese from Urbasa

Shepherd Remiro wins Ordizia cheese competition for the second time, but last year’s winners were disqualified from the championship.

15 Sep 2011

The fusion of art and tomatoes in Elche. Photo by: ©Hospes Amérigo

King of the Tomato

Tucked away in the inland town of Elche, Santiago Orts of El Huerto de Elche nurseries is growing a multitude of gourmet crops, among them the finest tomatoes in Spain.

15 Sep 2011

Adrià, a Culinary Rock Star in Perú

Spain’s top chef visit to the land of the Incas has had a tremendous social repercussion, generating in Peruvian youngsters as much excitement as the Beatles or Lady Gaga, and serving as an inspiration for the next generation of leaders.

15 Sep 2011

Mexican-based Chef Pablo San Román. Photo by: ©blogelmundodelvino

Friends and Pintxos in México

México and Donosti constructed a bridge of flavor to celebrate a cultural capital that also is a gastronomic monument.

15 Sep 2011

Picasso restaurant in Croydon. Photo by: ©Picasso Restaurant & Tapas

Spanish Restaurant in Croydon, UK, Still a Hit with Diners after 20 Years

Patrons cite excellent service and food as best qualities.

14 Sep 2011

Say cheese – the premium product from the ‘Cabra Catalan’. Photo by: ©Cultures Trobades

Catalonia Calls to Save Traditional Agriculture

The Lleida-based organization is possibly the most impressive grass-roots food movement you’ve never heard of; a true pioneer among food activists when it comes to bringing the past into the future.

14 Sep 2011

The Cantabrian mountain stew was prepared in a huge pot. Photo by: ©Ruente Tourism Office

Mountain Stew Festival Attracts Hundreds of People

On September 4th, hundreds of people flocked to Ucieda in Ruente to taste the local mountain stew.

14 Sep 2011

Queso Puro de Cabra al Pedro Ximénez’. Photo by: ©Agasur

Málaga Cheese, Big in Britain

An Andalusian goat’s cheese has been singled out for an award at the annual International Cheese Awards, held this summer in Nantwich, UK.

14 Sep 2011

Iron Chef José Garcés prepared a passion fruit gazpacho at Panamá Gastronómica. Photo by: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

An Iron Chef with a Taste of Spain

What are the key considerations to think like an Iron Chef? As per the master class offered by Chef José Garcés at Panamá Gastronómica, an important one is to employ foods from Spain.

14 Sep 2011

Ivan with ICEX Executive Vice President Fernando Salazar. Pablo Neustadt©ICEX

Ivan Berezutskiy Wins ICEX “Flavors of Spain” Cooking Competition

Ivan Berezutskiy took the top prize on Monday, during the fourth edition of the ICEX International Spanish Haute Cuisine Cooking Competition, “Flavors of Spain”.

13 Sep 2011

The winning pintxo of the Rioja Contest shows a clear reference to a wine barrel. Photo by: Rafael Lafuente©Oficina Rioja Capital

Bar Virginia in Nájera wins Rioja Tapas Competition

Eleventh edition of Rioja Tapas Contest selects three ‘best tapas’.

13 Sep 2011

Basque Country style cod. Photo by: Ignacio Muñoz-Seca©ICEX

Codfish Madness in Puerto Rico

There are many codfish celebrations around the world, but the homage Chef Gaspar Ballestero pays to bacalao has become a gastronomic emblem.

13 Sep 2011

Andalusian chef Enrique Sánchez. ©Canal Sur

Olive Promotion Under Way in the Czech Republic

Olive tastings, cookbook distribution, cooking shows, and more!

12 Sep 2011

London consumers coulld taste Spanish products such as olive oil. ©ICEX

Spanish Food and Drink Promotion in London all Month

Goal is to create links and enhance image of Spain’s food and bev.

12 Sep 2011

The dining room at Els Capellans. Photo by: ©Grupo Huerto del Cura

Carrizales Melon Seeks D.O. Status

The Carrizales melon grows in the Parc Natural Agrari Els Carrisal where seven local restaurants have participated in the gastronomic event to promote the fruit.

09 Sep 2011

Celebrity Chef Argimiro Armuelles demonstrated new culinary applications for Andalusian foods. Photo By: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

Andalusian Foods, Hot Spot in Panamá Gastronómica

At the Lorquian time of five o’clock, ShowTime began with scenery of pots, pans, and landscapes from Andalucía.

08 Sep 2011

Visitors of the fair can taste and buy all kinds of Galician seafood. Photo by: ©Tafalla tourism office

Tafalla celebrates its second Gastronomic Fair of Galicia

For the second year in a row, the company Feiras de Gastronomía Galega S.L is hosting a Gastronomic Fair of Galicia in Tafalla, in Navarre. .

08 Sep 2011

Chef Charlie Collins. Photo By: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

Spanish Cuisine and Flavors in Panamá

Like items that come out from the interior of a magician’s hat, many Spanish flavors were revealed in the culinary potions prepared on stage by the chefs performing at Panamá Gastronómica.

08 Sep 2011

Carme Ruscalleda finds similarities between Spanish and Japanese cuisine

She would know: she has successful ventures in Santa Pol del Mar and Tokyo.

08 Sep 2011

The winning Cabrales cheese. Photo by: ©Quesería Maín

‘Best Cabrales Cheese 2011’ Auctioned to Restaurant

Casa Belarmino restaurant owner treats his customers to champion cheese.

08 Sep 2011

Diversified Business Communications and Alimentaria Exhibitions. Photo by:©Diversified ‘Seafood’ Events

Seafood Barcelona to Launch in September 2012

The new trade fair put together by Diversified Business Communications and Alimentaria Exhibitions is the newest addition to Diversified’s portfolio of seafood events around the world.

07 Sep 2011

The winners of the cheese contest all receive a 'txapela' or typical Basque beret. Photo by: ©Ordiziako Udala, Museo Delikatuz

Shepherds become champions in Legazpi and Ordizia

In September, several festivals pay tribute to shepherds.

07 Sep 2011

Some of the participants while listening to explanations. Rita Álvarez Tdela/©ICEX

Chinese to cook with olive oil

This event is part of an Olive Oil Promotion Campaign begun almost two years ago. The participation of the organizations is arranged by the Interprofessional Olive Oil Organization.

06 Sep 2011

Irish paper features Girona, recommends restaurants

Author highlights 2 excellent restaurants for visitors to try traditional fare.

06 Sep 2011

Crisp, juicy Royal Gala’s ready for market. Photo by:©Regulatory Council Manzana de Girona PGI

Apples of the Sea and Mountains

Though apples are more commonly associated with northern Europe, the combination of Mediterranean sun with cooling breezes from the Pyrenees in Girona, Catalonia creates an ideal climate for eating apples.

05 Sep 2011

The world’s biggest food fight gets off to a juicy start. Photo by:©latomatina.es

120,000 Ton Tomatina

La Tomatina is a quintessentially Spanish festival that has been emulated all over the world in recent years, including the province of Kerala, Southern India.

05 Sep 2011

Elena Arzak and Andoni Luis Aduriz, Star Guests at Chefsache 2011

Nine Michelin-starred chefs will attend the event, which will be held on September 18 and 19 in Cologne (Germany).

05 Sep 2011

El Bodegón is located in an eighteenth century building. Photo by: ©El Bodegón

‘El Bodegón’ in Potes chosen ‘Best Restaurant 2011’

The Gastronomic Association of Cantabria has selected El Bodegón as ‘Best Restaurant 2011’.

05 Sep 2011

Hondarribia in the Basque Country. Photo by: Emmie Declerck©ICEX

‘Best fish soup in the world’ made in Hondarribia

“Close to the Bidasoa river, in a small fisherman’s village, you can find the restaurant of La Hermandad de Pescadores, whose fish soup everyone should taste. I assured the owner that it was the best fish soup in the world”.

02 Sep 2011

Tapas bar in Seville. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Wall Street Journal Highlights Tapas Route Through Seville

Take an inside peak at avant-garde and traditional tapas dishes in Andalusia.

02 Sep 2011

LunaCitric Launches Slices of Lemon in a Can

LunaCitric, a Navarrese-Alicantinian company which specializes in the innovation and production of citric products, has designed a ready-to-use formula of natural lemon slices in cans.

01 Sep 2011

Beijupirá With Asturias Fish Farming Know-How

Asturian specialists employ Spanish culinary savvy in teaching Brazilians how to capitalize on a fish species.

01 Sep 2011

Ibérico pigs in the dehesa (wooded scrublands). Photo by: Anke van Wickj/©ICEX

San Francisco Develops a Taste for Ibérico Fresco

The uncured cousin of Spain's most exquisite ham is finding a following in the Bay Area, says the San Francisco Chronicle.

01 Sep 2011

Spanish Chef Dani García. Photo by: Calima

Dani García On Stage in the Dominican Republic

In the peak of the Caribbean hurricane season, Spanish Cuisine lands on the Antilles with the force of a storm.

31 Aug 2011

Montserrat tomato variety. Photo by: Lucía M. Diz and Miguel S. Moñita/©ICEX

Tomatoes Inspire US Magazine's Spanish Menu

Late summer is the perfect time for a tomato-focused Spanish meal, according to Saveur magazine.

31 Aug 2011

Fiduero 2011

This coming weekend, from September 2 – 4th, approximately one hundred exhibitors will be displaying their products and services during the 25th edition of Fiduero 2011.

30 Aug 2011

Preparing for the Competition. Adrienne Smith©ICEX

Cheese Competition in Uharte Arakil, Navarre

On Sunday, August 28, the town of Uharte-Arakil, Navarre, hosted the 2011 competition for “Raw Latxa Sheep’s Milk Cheeses from Navarre”.

29 Aug 2011

Willams & Humbert winery in Jerez. Amador Toril/©ICEX

Food & Sherry Pairing Contest to be held in Denmark in September

Two-day event to highlight Spain’s excellent selection of Sherries.

29 Aug 2011

La Boca Celebrates Five Years in Santa Fe

A notable Spanish eatery in the US state of New Mexico is throwing itself a five-day-long birthday bash.

29 Aug 2011

Eiriz Ibérico hams, from Jabugo (Huelva).

Many Spanish Products Distinguished at UK Great Taste Awards

Gold star recognition for Spanish ham, honey, sausage and cheese, among others.

26 Aug 2011

Photo by: ©Regulatory Council Jamón de Teruel PDO

Celebrating Teruel’s Ham

The first week of September, the city of Teruel (Aragón) will be hosting the 28th edition of its annual Feria del Jamón de Teruel (Teruel ham fair).

26 Aug 2011

British Chef Duo to Open Third Tapas Venue

United Kingdom diners can head to Covent Garden for authentic Spanish fare with Barrafina prsonal touch.

25 Aug 2011

Successful Spanish Inspired Restaurant Chain of Connecticut Expands

Barcelona Wine Bar and Restaurant Group of Connecticut Opens Up In Atlanta This Fall

25 Aug 2011

2011 National Restaurant Industry Awards

Starting on July 1, and lasting until October 1, 2011, the Spanish Restaurant Industry Federation (Federación Española de Hostelería) has been accepting submissions for the 2011 National Restaurant Industry Awards (Premios Nacionales de Hosteleria – FEHR)

25 Aug 2011

Cecina from León. Photo by: ©Cecina de León IGP Regulatory Council

Gastronomic Products from León on Display

Organizers have announced October dates for the 2011 festival.

25 Aug 2011

Embutidos Fermín, Soon in Costa Rica

Ibérico has become an emblem and one of Spain’s best international ambassadors

24 Aug 2011

Olive groves in Andalusia. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

A Touch of Granada in Colombia

September 1st unfolds in Popayán an intense gastronomic season for Spanish chefs in Latin America

24 Aug 2011

Mahón-Menorca Cheese, from Balearic Islands.

A Literary Taste of Spain in Argentina

Natives from the Balearic Islands propose literature as a way to preserve their language and regional culinary culture.

24 Aug 2011

A Culinary Batucada for Paco Roncero

Ten days, a culinary constellation, and a Spanish star shining in Brazil.

23 Aug 2011

Txoko's grilled Kurobuta pork tenderloin with apple, fennel, and brandy cider sauce. Photo by: Heath Orchard

Txoko's Food Impresses San Francisco Critic

A new eatery inspired by the pintxo bars of San Sebastián has garnered praise in the San Francisco Chronicle

23 Aug 2011

Pine Nut Pinchos

This past weekend, the town of Pedrajas de San Esteban, in Valladolid (Castile-Leon), celebrated the eight edition of its annual Pine Nut Pincho competition (Certamen del Pincho Piñonero).

23 Aug 2011

2 Spanish chefs to participate in Germany’s Chef-Sache

Event brings together gastronomy elite.

22 Aug 2011

UK Food and Drink Fair to Feature over 20 Spanish Exhibitors

This is top trade event for artisan food and drink.

22 Aug 2011

UK food and drink fair to feature over 20 Spanish exhibitors

Spanish olives, olive oil, ham producers to attend next month

22 Aug 2011

A tapas bar in Spain. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Lizarran continues its international expansion

The company has added to its network three new restaurants in Russia, UK and USA

21 Aug 2011

Traditional Paella. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Blog in UK paper The Guardian discusses the perfect paella

Author explores Spanish chef’s suggestions in quest for optimal dish.

20 Aug 2011

Cooking paella. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Paella Now Available on the Streets of New York City

Galician restaurateurs prepare paella street-side and wow hungry crowds.

19 Aug 2011

Spanish chef Aduriz to speak at Danish food fair

The goal is to raise awareness about ecology, food history and production methods.

19 Aug 2011

Mexican Ham Spots

Education is the bridge to consumption and an opportunity for Spanish exporter companies.

18 Aug 2011

Top New York Chef Opens 'Tertulia' Featuring Cuisine of Northern Spain

Chef Seamus Mullen returns to culinary scene with his own Spanish restaurant.

18 Aug 2011

'Paella, the cookbook 'published by Phaidon.

New Paella Book Reviewed

LA Weekly, a California newspaper, has given a "thumbs up" to Alberto Herráiz's tome on the art of cooking paella.

18 Aug 2011

Photo by: ©Cereza del Jerte PDO Regulatory Council

End of Campaign Results for the Jerte Cherry

The Jerte cherry still rules. According to end-of-campaign results issued by the Cereza del Jerte Protected Designation of Origin, production figures this year have hit a high of seven million kilos of fruit.

17 Aug 2011

Queso Tetilla from Galicia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Brazil Tastes Galicia

A new sort of emigration is now departing from Galicia in the quest of new shores.

17 Aug 2011

Andalucía Sabor 2011

This year’s edition of Andalucía Sabor, a bi-annual ‘food congress’ promoting the excellence of Andalusia´s gastronomy, takes place on September 20-22 in the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos (FIBES) in Seville.

16 Aug 2011

Mahón-Menorca Cheese. Photo by: ©Regulatory Council PDO Mahón-Menorca.

Caracas Under a Cheesy Siege

This was an assault without casualties. Who would decline surrendering to Spanish wine and cheese?

15 Aug 2011

Divine Debut in Panamá

In Panamá’s gastronomic transit, there is a green light for Spanish flavors.

14 Aug 2011

Spanish chef Jesús NUñez. Courtesy of Gastroarte.

Molecular Chef from Spain Sets Up his Home and Restaurant in New York

Madrid Chef Jesús Nuñez Opens Gastroarte avant-garde restaurant on the City’s Upper Westside.

12 Aug 2011

Enjoying pintxos in a tapas bar in San Sebastián. Photo by: Basque Country Tourism Bureau.

The New York Times Highlights San Sebastián Itinerary with Culinary Focus

From traditional and avant-garde pintxos to Michelin stars to prestigious culinary school.

12 Aug 2011

Fresh tomatoes from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Seattle Restaurant to Commemorate La Tomatina

Diners will be eating, not throwing, plenty of delicious tomatoes at an upcoming dinner in honour of a famous Spanish festival.

12 Aug 2011

Traditional Spanish croquettes. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Spanish Venue in Makati City Named Best Restaurant in 2010

Spanish chef head to Spain for ingredients in order to create genuine dishes from Spain.

11 Aug 2011

One of the dishes of Mugaritz restaurant. Photo by: ©Jose Luis López de Zubiría

Canadian Chef David Lee Recalls “life-changing” Culinary Trip to Spain

Canadian paper 'The Globe and Mail' recounts his adventures at Michelin-star venues around Spain.

11 Aug 2011

A Touch of Andalusian Flavors in Shanghai

Extenda’s office in Shanghai signed an agreement with the city supermarket chain, Cityshop to jointly organize an event called “Spanish Food Festival: True Taste of Spain”.

11 Aug 2011

Spanish Rising Star at ExpoGourmet Panamá 2011

Panamá is a culinary destination to watch, and so are Spanish chefs working in this country.

10 Aug 2011

Indian restaurant features Spanish favorites

Bangalore restaurant pays homage to Spain’s Tomatina with special menu.

10 Aug 2011

Oriol Castro and Ferran Adrià. Photo by: © Maribel Ruíz de Erenchun

Future Chefs of México Learn from elBulli

If there is a country avid to plunge into the secrets of Spanish avant-garde cuisine this is México.

09 Aug 2011

Madrid-born chef David Muñoz. Photo by: Rita Álvarez

Madrid Gastronomy Promoted in China

Madrid autonomous region got promoted as a tourism destination during the Asian tour that Real Madrid football team is doing in China, thanks to the agreement signed in February.

09 Aug 2011

Madrid Town Announces Food Fair

The town of Fresnedillas de la Oliva has announced its first ever Food Fair (Feria de Alimentos), to be held from August 12 – 15, 2011

09 Aug 2011

Pil-pil salt cod, a Basque traditional dish. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Broadening the Idea of "Basque Cuisine" in the US

A scholar in the state of Idaho is on a mission to educate Basque Americans—and others—about the contemporary food of their ancestral homeland, according to the Boise Weekly newspaper.

08 Aug 2011

Torta del Casar cheese. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Extremadura Days at the London Towpath Café

Ibérico ham and charcuterie, cheeses, pimentón and wines from Extremadura will be the guest stars of London-based eatery.

08 Aug 2011

Latin Kids Discover the Healthy Foods from Spain This Fall

Long-lasting yogurts drive the international expansion of Spanish Grupo Leche Pascual

08 Aug 2011

First Foods From Spain Expo in Guatemala

Central America is a territory of opportunity for Spanish food exports

05 Aug 2011

Barcelona ABaC Hotel & Restaurant awarded in Shangai

The interior design of ABaC Restaurant & Hotel in Barcelona was carried out by GCA Architects Associates and lead by Joseph Riu, and Beatriz Cosials and her team.

04 Aug 2011

Manchego Cheese Competition

Manchego cheese competition held within the framework of FERCAM, the Castile-La Mancha agricultural and livestock fair.

04 Aug 2011

Table olives from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish food festival held in Philippines

The Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines, hosted a special event in July called Sabores de España (The Flavors of Spain).

04 Aug 2011

Ándale, Aceitúnate!

An olive breeze invades the Mexican market with aromas, flavors, and many creative ideas for the consumption of one of the healthiest foods from Spain.

03 Aug 2011

Ibérico ham-cutting classes given in three Japanese cities

Andalusia’s Extenda organizes event to promote Ibérico ham and the way it should be served

03 Aug 2011

Ferrán Adrià Visiting China at the End of the Month

After serving the last 49-course supper at the most famous restaurant in the world, chef Ferran Adrià plans a visit to China with Tourspain with the goal of reaching an agreement with the Chinese government that "could be very important.”

03 Aug 2011

Ruscalleda’s Japan-based restaurant presents seasonal menu

The flavors of Summer inundate the world-famous Sant Pau restaurants in Tokyo city center.

02 Aug 2011

Tapas to Welcome Chinese Tourists

The three major areas of China Tourism Plan are to increase air connectivity between Spain and China, the adjustment of the Spanish touristic offer to the requirements of Chinese tourism demand and a advanced strategy of marketing, image and brand positio

02 Aug 2011

BBC cooking show records final program in Galicia

he Hairy Bikers series reports on northern Spanish cuisine

02 Aug 2011

Anthony Bourdain and José Andrés. Photo by: © Travel Channel

Spain’s World Famous Top Chef is Featured on the Travel Channel

Anthony Bourdain Gets TV Exclusive Look at Final Weeks of Renowned Restaurant of Spain and Spanish avant-grde chef Ferran Adrià.

01 Aug 2011

Farewell elBulli

On 30th July 2011, Ferran Adrià and his team of fifty or so young chefs closed the doors of elBulli forever, leaving behind a formidible legacy that changed the world of cooking and cuisine forever.

01 Aug 2011

The Bazaar by José Andrés Named One of LA's Trendiest Restaurants

In trend-setting Los Angeles, an avant-garde Spanish restaurant is one of the city's trendiest eateries

30 Jul 2011

Spanish Serrano Ham Consortium promotes ham in France

Two special meals combine Serrano ham with French haute cuisine

29 Jul 2011

Spanish Food, Drinks and Culture are Featured at New York’s Botanical Garden

Lush Gardens and Delectable Spanish Foods Surround Visitors at New York’s Botanical Garden this Summer

28 Jul 2011

Pajarete 'Original' sheep's yogurt. Photo by: ©Cosas de Comé

New Sheep Cheese Yogurt from Cádiz

Artisan yogurt made from sheep’s milk is a rarity in Spain and especially in Andalusia, where the new sheep’s cheese yogurt from the town of Villamartín (Cádiz) may be the only one produced in this region.

28 Jul 2011

Martin Berastegui presents at BCNVanguardia 2010. Photo by: ©Alimentaria BCN

Innovation and Integration to Form Cornerstones of Barcelona Alimentaria 2012

Ask any world business leader the secret to their success and they’ll tell you: innovation isn’t just about creating new products. It’s the only way to outride the recession.

28 Jul 2011

Spanish fruits and vegetables every day”. Photo by: ©Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs

New Initiative Highlights Spanish Fruit and Vegetables

The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs (MARM) is carrying out a new initiative by which foreign tourists visiting Spain will be greeted at the airport by a display of Spanish fruits and vegetables.

27 Jul 2011

Five Chefs, Five of the Best Summer Soups

The Guía Repsol, the highly reputed gastronomic guide, has selected five restaurants serving innovative variants of gazpacho, salmorejo, ajoblanco and other ‘sopas frías’.

27 Jul 2011

The Secret’s in the Sauce

Catalan sauces are enjoying a rennaissance worldwide as chefs and their dining public discover the rich, deep flavours that form the backdrop of many of the regions star dishes.

26 Jul 2011

José Andrés Takes a Big Bite of Asturias

Asturias is the “favorite food region” in Spain of José Andrés, according to T+L magazine.

26 Jul 2011

Pomegranate. Toya Legido y Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Spanish Pomegranate Juice for Health

The Murcia-based company Probeltebio has launched Granadox a pomegranate juice, basing their marketing campaign on clinical research which appears to confirm its unique health giving properties.

26 Jul 2011

Logroño's tapas district. Alejandra Garrido/©ICEX

La Rioja Readies for Tapas

XI La Rioja Tapas Competition will be accepting entries from now until September 5, 2011.

26 Jul 2011

Spanish Chef Koldo Miranda. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

A Zest of Asturias en Bogotá

Chef Koldo Miranda displays cosmopolitan Spanish flavors

24 Jul 2011

Helios Expands Its Sweet Presence in Latin America

As the sun which inspired its name, Helios shines with its fruity flavors made in Spain.

23 Jul 2011

José Andrés Brings American Food and History Alive at America Eats Tavern

A food history-themed pop-up cafe begins its reign in D.C. with Spanish chef José Andrés

22 Jul 2011

Charity Gala Dinner and Auction Features Spanish Cuisine

Participating Spanish chef adds Galician and Majorcan food to menu

22 Jul 2011

Brazil Honors Arola

A couple of years after being distinguished as Spain’s Best Chef de Cuisine, Sergi Arola adds an important Brazilian honor to his culinary accolades.

22 Jul 2011

Bodegas Roda Releases Aubocassa Olive Oil 2010-2011

The finest olive oils should be as varied as great wines - capable of expressing the terroir and climate of the land they grew in season by season, year by year.

20 Jul 2011

China, a Market With Huge Opportunities For Olive Oil

71% percent of olive oil purchases in Spain are carried out through stores, hypermarkets and supermarkets, while only 22% of Internet users acknowledge that they have purchased olive oil online at any point.

20 Jul 2011

Foodjects Lands in the Dominican Republic

Food objects have been transformed into a new sort of art expression. Spanish design has become part of the culinary phenomenon, generating a new image of Spanish cuisine.

20 Jul 2011

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Andalusia. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

José Andrés, committed to the products of Andalusia

The chef José Andrés, most successful and respected of Spanish chefs in the United States, is to act as ambassador for Andalucian products in America.

20 Jul 2011

Flor de Sal Cabo de Gata Joins Elite Gourmet

Flor de Sal from Cabo de Gata, on the remote and unspoiled coastline of Almeria, has been admitted by the exclusive quality seal Elite Gourmet.

20 Jul 2011

1080 Recipes. Photo by; Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

UK Paper Applauds Spanish Cookbooks

Slew of new texts on Spanish cuisine winning over British cooks. The Guardian newspaper reports.

20 Jul 2011

Rick Stein’s Spain debuts on the BBC Two

Famous UK chef takes closer look at Spanish fare

20 Jul 2011

Eating Segovia (Castile-Leon)

Segovia is once again promoting its rich gastronomic tradition, along with the historic and artistic heritage that has given the city its international acclaim.

20 Jul 2011

PGI Berenjena de Almagro Shines

Today the first day that diners will be able to enjoy the new menus featuring IGP Berenjenas de Almagro (eggplants from Almagro) at Los Menchero Restaurant in Bolaños de Calatrava.

19 Jul 2011

A Majestic Taste of Spain in Peru

Spain will again have a high-profile culinary presence at Latin America’s top gastronomic event.

19 Jul 2011

Atrio Wins Arquitecture Award

The restaurant and hotel Atrio, in the Extremaduran city of Cáceres, has won the important FAD 2011 award for architecture.

19 Jul 2011

New Documentary Goes Inside Ferran Adria’s World-Famous Restaurant

New York’s Film Forum Presents U.S. Premiere of elBulli restaurant Documentary

19 Jul 2011

The Culinary Splendor of Toledo in Caracas

affron, Manchego cheese, marzipan, almonds, partridges, olive oil and wines from Toledo will season a culinary tournée in Venezuela.

19 Jul 2011

Vegetable Preserves from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Food Preserves Company Signs Agreement with Chinese Chain

The company 'Riberebro Group' dedicated to canned vegetables" signed a "significant agreement" with one of Shanghai’s largest supermarkets.

18 Jul 2011

Quique Dacosta Interviewed on US Culinary Website

Avant-garde chef Quique Dacosta has no fears for the future of Spanish gastronomy.

18 Jul 2011

Alberto Pizarro performs cocktail alchemy at the World Class awards, New Delhi

BCN Alberto Pizarro Is Announced Best Creative Cocktail Maker

The annual World Class international cocktail competition is one of the most important in the industry placing the craft of cocktail making in the realms of fine dining. This year 33 up-and-coming mixologists from all over the world took part.

18 Jul 2011

Viva, Discover the Taste of Spain held in Jaleo DC

The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), Spain’s Ministry for the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs, and the Spanish Food and Drink Industry Federation (FIAB) co-organized an event held on July 11th

18 Jul 2011

Manchego Cheese (PDO). Juan Manuel Sanz(©ICEX

Spanish Food Stores in Prague Receive Good Reviews

A recent article in Czech paper The Prague Post sang the praises of Spanish delights and their growth in popularity in the Eastern European capital.

17 Jul 2011

Traditional Spanish Paella in Edinburgh.

A Taste of Spain Festival Spends Weekend in Edinburgh

Scots “whisked away” for two days

17 Jul 2011

Ibérica Food and Culture to Open a Second Location in London’s Canary Wharf

The menu will be maintained but interesting additional services will be offered

16 Jul 2011

Basque chef Dani García, of Zortziko restaurant.

Basque Chefs and Sommelier Visit the US state of Idaho

Four chefs and a sommelier from Spain’s Basque region were among the highlights of a recent Idaho culinary event.

15 Jul 2011

Chef Gerard Bellver, of Biko Restaurant.

The Spanish Dimension of the Knowledge of Taste

In September, Mexicans commemorate their independence, but also celebrate their passion for food.

15 Jul 2011

R&D at Mugaritz Inspires Dominicans

Despite an important presence of high-tech and bio-tech companies in the Caribbean, few Research & Development (R&D) endeavors have addressed the needs of the Region’s food sector.

15 Jul 2011

Ferran Adrià and Juan Mari Arzak, Top Stars of Millesime México

As the autumn leaves fall, the Mexican landscape will be tinted with the vibrant flavors from Spain.

15 Jul 2011

Bodegas Alcorta and Carme Ruscalleda Launch Gastrovino Range

Elena Adell, the winemaker at Alcorta and Carme Ruscalleda - the only woman in Spain to boast five Michelin stars - formed a collaboration in 2009 when Adell first decided to make the wineries first rosado: a lighter wine that reflected the Mediterranean

14 Jul 2011

Olives from making olive oil from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Olives and Olive Oil from Spain to attend The Food Show in New Zealand

Promotional campaign will delight fair-goers with Spain’s liquid gold and related products

14 Jul 2011

Spanish Restaurant Ibérica in London Announces Summer Menu

Michelin star chef Nacho Manzano, born in Asturias, to offer special seasonal dishes

14 Jul 2011

Spanish Food and Wines in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

Save the date: 26-28 July Spanish Food and Wines Fair in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore

13 Jul 2011

Photo by: ©Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras IGP

PGI Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras

PGI Ajo Morado de Las Pedroñeras (purple garlic from Las Pedroñeras), will take center-stage during Fruit Attraction 2011.

12 Jul 2011

A Basque Flavors’ Tycoon in México

Several restaurants and a successful catering business have converted Chef Alberto Ituarte into one of México’s most successful gastronomic entrepreneurs.

11 Jul 2011

Alícia Scholarships 2012. Photo by: ©Fundación Alícia

Fundación Alícia Announces Scholarships for 2012

The 18 grants to be awarded over the coming months will be in the following areas: cooking, food, science, health, technology, production and consumption while the courses themselves will take place at Alicia.

11 Jul 2011

Cheese from Asturias Featured at Food Fair in Washington, DC

Summer Fancy Food Show, excellent venue for showcasing products

11 Jul 2011

New English-Language Book on Spanish Cuisine

Claudia Roden, one of the English-speaking world’s leading experts on Mediterranean cuisines, has just published a major work on Spanish cookery.

11 Jul 2011

Guru Predicts a World of Opportunities for Spanish Foods

A leading food industry analyst, journalist and trend-watcher, the Supermarket Guru believes the time is ripe for Spanish foods to reach new heights.

10 Jul 2011

La Búfala de l'Empordà

La búfala de l'Empordà is the first buffallo mozzarella to be produced in Catalunya with the first 800 packets hitting the shelves of specialist stores in Barcelona and Northern Catalonia last week.

08 Jul 2011

Brazil, Mexico and Peru at San Sebastián Gastronomika 2011. Photo by: ©Gastronomika

San Sebastian Gastronomika 2011

The third edition of San Sebastian Gastronomika – Euskadi Saboréala 2011, was presented yesterday before an audience of approximately 200 people.

08 Jul 2011

Cooking Paella in a restaurant from Barcelona. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

New Zealand Food Fair Features Spanish Cooking Class

An interesting seminar to teach participants Spanish cooking secrets and how to cook with high quality products from Spain.

08 Jul 2011

UK Telegraph Features Article on Spanish Chef Nacho Manzano

Quality of ingredients and balance of flavors key factors to good cooking, says Asturias-born chef

08 Jul 2011

Protected Geographic Indication seal. Photo by: ©European Union

Spanish Food Sector Debates “Food Quality Package”

Last week in Segovia, more than 70 representatives from the Spanish food sector got together to debate the new “Food Quality Package” that will be voted on by the European Parliament in September.

08 Jul 2011

Catalan Ham Goes to America

The deal is a major coup for the Pernils Llémena meat factory who are located just outside of Girona. They are the first Catalan business to gain access to the US market, and are among only 12 places in Spain to be able to do so.

07 Jul 2011

Spanish pastry chef Oriol Balaguer in Madrid Fusión Mexico.

Successful Second Edition of Madrid Fusión México

Seven Spanish chefs and two thousand attendees were some of the highlights of Madrid Fusión México, a Latin American version of Spain’s top gastronomic summit which held its second edition in the Mexican city of Guanajato late this June.

07 Jul 2011

Grupo Martiko signs agreement with Basque Culinary Center. Photo by: ©Globally

Grupo Martiko and Basque Culinary Center Unite

The Navarran company, Grupo Martiko, which is known for its high quality duck and salmon products, has joined the Basque Culinary Center Foundation.

07 Jul 2011

Spanish Food Festival in Shanghai. Photo by: ©Landaluz

Andalusia Goes to China

Andalusia is big in China - and it’s getting bigger. For the past week 16 Andalusian food companies have been promoting their products, among those of other Spanish regions, in the Chinese chain City Shop

07 Jul 2011

Belaceite, a product from Probeltebio company.

An Olive Oil With High Antioxidant Properties

A Spanish company developes a new extra virgin olive oil with high content of hydroxytyrosol.

06 Jul 2011

Wartermelon gazpacho with cucumber seeds and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

The Alhambra and Olive Oil from Spain at the New York Botanical Garden

On June 25 visitors enjoy the taste of watermelon gazpacho with cucumber seeds and Spanish extra virgin olive oil.

06 Jul 2011

Major News Magazine Covers El Bulli’s Closing

Newsweek, a leading current events magazine headquartered in the United States, has run a long profile of El Bulli and its chef, Ferran Adrià, prior to the restaurant’s closing on July 30.

06 Jul 2011

LEED design at Fastvínic. Photo by: ©Eugeni Pons

Fastvínic Becomes Catalonia’s First Restaurant to get LEED certification

The gourmet sandwich and wine bar is the ‘fast food’ sister to the more upmarket wine restaurant, Monvínic next door and has an equally strong culinary concept: to use only seasonal and local ingredients and provide food that nurtures on all levels.

05 Jul 2011

New ‘La Moraga’ Gastrobars by Dani García

Dani Garcia, the chef credited by many with the invention of the new Andalusian cuisine, is going places. Not content with the two Michelin stars he has garnered at his restaurant Calima, in Marbella, García has started a small revolution with La Moraga.

05 Jul 2011

'Espeto' preparation. Photo by: ©El Capricho

Ruta del Espeto

When summer comes round in Andalusia, gastronomic festivals are the order of the day. The latest celebration to come to our notice is the Ruta del Espeto in Mijas (Málaga), dedicated to one of the star dishes of this province.

05 Jul 2011

Spanish gastronomy being promoted in Russia

A week in last June focused on featuring Spanish food, Spanish chefs and cooking techniques.

05 Jul 2011

UK’s The Guardian Features Catalonian Restaurants

Modern, elegant and daring restaurants and chefs highlighted

04 Jul 2011

Spanish chef Ferran Adrià. Pablo Neustadt/RICEX

Ferran Adrià Will Spice-Up Cancún

Imagine a menu of outstanding wine and food, world class beaches, top chefs, awesome Mayan sites, and fun. It’s simply paradise!

04 Jul 2011

Chistorra sausage. Photo by: ©www.turismo.navarra.es

Chistorra and Wine to Kick-off San Fermín

Unfortunately, not everyone can make it to Pamplona for the San Fermín Festival, which is why the Royal Congregation of San Fermín de los Navarros is once again hosting its traditional Madrid kick-off for this annual event.

04 Jul 2011

Pedro Larumbe Launches Latest Project

Celebrated Madrid chef and restaurateur, Pedro Larumbe, has announced the opening of a new establishment in Madrid that will cater exclusively to groups.

04 Jul 2011

Etxebarri Asador Restaurant. Tomás Zarza & Toya Legido/©ICEX

Etxebarri Restaurant in Various U.S. Newspapers

Etxebarri, the Basque region restaurant famous for its avant-garde grilled specialties, was covered in recent issues of the New York Times and the Seattle Times.

04 Jul 2011

Albacete Celebrates Jewish-Manchego Gastronomic Heritage

On June 30th, the city of Albacete in Castile La Mancha hosted the first gastronomic event to celebrate the history and heritage of the city’s Jewish-Manchego cuisine.

02 Jul 2011

UK Chef Rick Stein Debuts Book and Series About Spanish Food

See chef’s search for the “soul, authenticity” of Spanish cooking in a TV series and new book

01 Jul 2011

Aguas de Mondariz with Iberia and Vueling

Aguas de Mondariz, the Galician water that was recently presented with the 2011 Crystal Taste Award 2011, has just announced a new collaboration with Iberia and Vueling Airlines.

01 Jul 2011

Alimentaria 2012 Beefs Up Presence

Alimentaria takes place from the 26th-29th March 2012 at the Recinto Gran Vía de Fira de Barcelona, but until then the organisation has lent its support to a series of activities that not only whett the appetites, but drive change across the industry.

01 Jul 2011

New Spanish Restaurant Opens in San Francisco

A new Spanish restaurant, Txoko, aims to bring creative, San Sebastián-style pintxos—the Basque word for tapas—to the City by the Bay.

01 Jul 2011

Excellent New Book Out in English On Paella

Learn about the history, the utensils, the ingredient in a book written by Spanish chef Alberto Herraiz.

01 Jul 2011

“Tapas Decalles”

Food lovers will want to rush to the city of Segovia (Castile-Leon) today to catch the last day of the “Tapas decalles” tapas festival that has been going on here since June 22.

30 Jun 2011

New Olive & Olives Boutique in Toronto

A wide variety of Spanish Olive Oil Brands are available in its stores in Toronto and Montreal

30 Jun 2011

Moscow Restaurant Celebrates Spanish Gastronomy Week

Nearby market joins initiative, sells Spanish food products

30 Jun 2011

A can of Piquillo Peppers from Navarre. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

José Andrés Lauds Piquillo Peppers from Spain

For the most famous Spanish chef in the United States, piquillo peppers are an essential tapas ingredient, according to the Los Angeles Times.

30 Jun 2011

A Taste of Spanish Memories at Ensenada Gastronómica

The Mexican culinary scene was illuminated this June with Ensenada Gastronómica, a new gastronomic venue that gathered México’s top chefs in a series of workshops and conferences in the state of Baja California.

30 Jun 2011

Spain at Summer Fancy Food in Washington

From 10 to 12 July, Spanish food will be in the limelight, both at the fair and at a presentation dinner in the US capital.

29 Jun 2011

Good review of José Pizarro’s tapas bar in London newspaper

Standing room only and extensive sherry selection, two of the highlights of new tapas bar in London

28 Jun 2011

Chef Ferran Adrià. Photo by: Pablo Neustadt@©ICEX

The New York Times Examines Spanish Cuisine Post-El Bulli

With Ferran Adrià’s groundbreaking restaurant, El Bulli, ready to serve its last dinner on July 30, other top Spanish chefs are ready for a succesful future, according to the New York Times.

28 Jun 2011

Juan Mari Arzak and a young chef who took part in ICEX internship program. Tomás Zarza and Toya Legido/©ICEX

Austrian Publication Praises Spain’s Gastronomy Scene

Highlights Spanish avant-garde chefs, ICEX young chefs internship program, focus on innovation

28 Jun 2011

Spanish Technique on Display in Bolivia

Bolivia learns about Spanish cuisine, its foods, its techniques and the culinary professionals who have placed Spain in a leadership position in global cuisine.

28 Jun 2011

Tapas Fantásticas in London

Rioja wines were the stars of a culinary food festival celebrated last weekend at Southbank London.

28 Jun 2011

Mallafré’s prize winning, gourmet olive oils. ©Mallafré

Mallafré Olive Oil Gain International Market Share

Ask any leader in the food business how they are addressing the economic down turn and the answer is always the same: innovate, innovate, innovate.

27 Jun 2011

Spanish Potato Omelet. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Tapas Adapted For The Irish

Irish website recently published an article about the tapas wave in Ireland.

27 Jun 2011

Club Millésimé Disembarks in México

2011 appears to be the most effervescent and brilliant year for Spanish Club Millesimé, which now adds a new edition of epicurean exclusiveness to its delectable calendar.

27 Jun 2011

Olive groves in Jaén, Andalusia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Paulistas Taste the Language of Spanish Olive Oil

Two indisputable symbols of Spanishness are letter Ñ and olive oil. So why not blend the Spanish alphabet with an ABC of flavor?

27 Jun 2011

Cooking Valencian-style paella. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

A Taste of Spain Festival Heads to Leeds

The A Taste of Spain festival will be touching down in Leeds on the weekend of July 2nd and 3rd.

26 Jun 2011

A pork jowl, smashed potato and fried eggs timbale. ©Rita Álvarez Tudela

Menu ready for Beijing Summer Time

Among the new dishes chef Aitor Olabegoya recommends one special: rice and tomato tartar.

25 Jun 2011

Comerç 24 Celebrates 10 Years at W Barcelona

Abellán is a protegee of El Bulli and highly regarded as one of Spain’s most innovative chefs. The celebration took place at the W Hotel in Barcelona on June 20th.

24 Jun 2011

Chinese Interest in Catalan Cuisine Grows

The Catalan Department of Agriculture has been spending time in China the past few of months in a bid to promote Catalan products, particularly in Shanghai, the country’s most densely populated city.

23 Jun 2011

Ávila in Tapas 2011. Photo by: ©Ávila Tapas

Tapas Hopping in Ávila

Ávila in Tapas 2011 starts today, June 22nd, and lasts until this Sunday, June 26th.

22 Jun 2011

Photo by: ©International School of Culinary Arts in Valladolid

International Culinary Schools Tapas Competition

The International School of Culinary Arts in Valladolid (Castile-Leon), has announced that it will be accepting applications for the third annual International Culinary Schools Tapas Competition until July 26, 2011.

21 Jun 2011

Salad Days for Spanish Vinegar Exports

Spain’s vinegar industry doesn’t often hit the headlines. All the more reason to celebrate its recent success in foreign markets.

20 Jun 2011

Seattle Spanish Restaurant Debuts YouTube Channel

You can now make a terrific flan—among other Spanish dishes—by checking out YouTube.

20 Jun 2011

Russian salad. Photo by: Javier Peñas/©ICEX

A Spanish Ambassador and 800 Tapas in Uruguay

He opened the gates of flavor and let Uruguayans experience the joy of discovering a Limited Edition of some well known foods from Spain.

20 Jun 2011

Murcian 'huerta' landscape. Photo by: Nano Cañas/©ICEX

Águilas, Sea and Orchard

This week is the last chance to savour the Gastronomic Days in Águilas (Murcia), held every year for the last four years in this Murcian town, offer a perfect opportunity to sample the rich and varied culinary repertoire of the region.

19 Jun 2011

Chocolate mousse, banana mousse, Catalonian cream and Pannacotta. ©Rita Álvarez

Beijing Saffron Restaurant New Summer Menu

This Spanish restaurant located in a hutong next to the Lama Temple in Beijing has also opened its pleasant open courtyard.

19 Jun 2011

Chorizo in cider. Photo by: Javier Peñas/©ICEX

Spanish Foods Shines at Beijing’s Flamenco Night

Carmen, Agua, Migas, Mosto and Niajo Spanish restaurants provided food delicacies

18 Jun 2011

Nooyi, PepsiCo Chairman and CEO and Ferran Adrià trade tricks at El Bulli. Photo by: ©www.pepsico.com

PepsiCo Meet Ferran Adrià

Ferran Adrià has never been one to shy away from a business opportunity, or one to sit on his laurels. As the time draws near for El Bulli to close its doors, he’s already working on the next big thing.

17 Jun 2011

José Andrés in Wine Spectator

Fresh from receiving the James Beard Foundation’s award for Outstanding Chef, the most famous proponent of Spanish cuisine in the United States has landed on the cover of a top wine and food publication.

17 Jun 2011

Shoppers admire a wide range of local produce in Aragón. Photo by: ©Aragón Alimentos

Carrefour Gives Boost To Aragonese Products

The French hypermarket sold more than 180 million euros worth of Aragonese products in 2010 through its Aragaonese subsidiaries Actur y Augusta.

17 Jun 2011

Bittor Arginzoniz, chef of Asador Etxebarri. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Spanish Food Profiled in U.S. Magazine

Spanish food “has it all,” according to Men’s Health magazine.

16 Jun 2011

More Spanish Products Imported to US Than Last Year

Over 100 new agri-food items registered with FDA

16 Jun 2011

A Tale of How the British Came to Eat Spanish Food

UK paper publishes story on British zeal for Spanish cuisine

16 Jun 2011

Gastronomic Days of the Picota Cherry

With the cherry season in full swing in the valley of El Jerte (Cáceres), it’s time to welcome back one of our favourite gastronomic happenings: the ‘Gastronomic Days of the Picota Cherry’.

15 Jun 2011

Olive Oils Awards

It’s the award season again, and Spanish olive oils have been busy, as ever, attending the world’s most prestigious olive oil competitions. This year’s harvest of awards looks like being a generous one – especially for oils from Andalusia and Extremadura.

15 Jun 2011

Cuina a Sils prepares traditional dishes in Italy

Collective heads to Forlimpopoli, all are invited to eat and drink!

15 Jun 2011

Parador of Vielha (Lleida). Tomás Zarza©ICEX

Catalan Olive Oils The Star of the Show at Spanish Paradors

The association of Spanish Paradors and the Catalan Olive Oil Designations of Origin have joined forces to offer extensive tastings in the oil making regions of Les Garrigues, Siurana, Oli de Terra Alta, Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià y Oli de L´Empordà.

15 Jun 2011

Spanish Restaurant Salinas Now Open For Business

NY Chelsea neighborhood new home to Spanish tapas

15 Jun 2011

New York Celebrates Spanish Wine

The ninth annual Spanish Wine Festival is set for Friday, June 17 in New York City

15 Jun 2011

Spanish Olive Oils Shine in Los Angeles

Spanish olive oils put on an impressive performance at the recently concluded Los Angeles Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition

15 Jun 2011

Traditional Spanish Croquettes. Toya Legido/©ICEX

President Obama Discovers The Flavors of Spain in Puerto Rico

The President of the United States visits a Spanish eatery for a quick lunch

15 Jun 2011

Market Days Madrid Photo by: ©Días de Mercado

To Market!

The 'Días de Mercado', or Market Days, began on June 4th in Madrid, and will be subsequently held on the first Saturday of every month in the city’s Casa de Campo Convention Center.

14 Jun 2011

Photo by: ©Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva

Beyond Extra Virgin

As a uniquely dynamic and creative world, Spanish food is in a constant state of flux. And this goes for the hard-nosed commercial side as much as the business of cooking and eating.

14 Jun 2011

Gaël Moutet Announced Finalist in Prestigious International Dessert Competition - C3

Now in its third edition C3 (Consecration Cercle des Chefs) is organised by gourmet chocolatiers Valrhona in recognition of technical skill, plating presentation and creative use of chocolate in fine dining.

14 Jun 2011

Chorizo de Cantimpalos. Photo by: ©www.chorizodecantimpalos.com

Chorizo de Cantimpalos Added to Registry

On May 31st, the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) published the inscription of the name “Chorizo de Cantimpalos” in the registry for the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs.

14 Jun 2011

The OECE at the event in Slovenia. Photo by: ©OECE

Spanish Meat Going International

The Spanish Meat Export Office (Oficina De Exportación De La Carne De España – OECE) announces its Plan for the international development of the Spanish meat industry.

14 Jun 2011

US Magazine Profiles “Spain’s Best Undiscovered Restaurants”

You don’t have to go to a famous, Michelin-starred eatery in Spain to dine like a prince, according to Departures magazine.

13 Jun 2011

Spanish Chef Mikel Alonso (left) and Mexican chef Benito Molina.

Spanish Chefs in The Mouth of Morelia

Michoacán has been the latest Mexican destination visited by top culinary professionals.

12 Jun 2011

Deli Shop World, Barcelona. Photo by: ©Deli Shop

Deli Shop World Launches in Barcelona

Deli Shop, Barcelona specialises in top-flight products from all over the world as well as its own branded local and national products. It currently has three branches scattered across the city.

10 Jun 2011

Horchata Day in Valencia. Photo by: ©Chufa de Valencia PDO Regulatory Council

Valencia Celebrates XII Annual Horchata Festival

Horchata de Chufa is a regional specialty of Valencia that is little known outside Spain. But local aficionados know, as temperatures rise, nothing is more refreshing.

09 Jun 2011

UK Firm to Promote Spain’s Estrella Damm Beer at Food Festival

Brewery seeks to introduce this Spanish beer produced in Barcelona to wider UK audience

09 Jun 2011

ArteOliva Offers Practical Packaging Options to Latin Americans

Innovation is a commercial necessity and competitive advantages vary from product to product.

09 Jun 2011

Marqués de Riscal winery in La Rioja. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

The Ultimate Foodie Tour Takes People to Spain

Culinary tour organized to bring Americans to eat and drink Spanish-style

09 Jun 2011

Rioja Tapas Fantasticas to be held in London at end of June

London park setting for enormous range of tapas and wines from La Rioja

09 Jun 2011

Honey from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spaniard in Northampton seeks to “give people a taste of Spain”

Spreading the joys of Spanish honey, charcuterie and olive oil among other quality products

09 Jun 2011

Harvard Science and Cooking Lectures Continue Until 2015

The series of lectures form part of Harvard’s undergraduate course ‘From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science’, and aim to bring together experts in chemistry and physics with masters of the kitchen in order to better understand modern cuisine.

08 Jun 2011

International Trout Week

International Trout Week returns to León (Castile-León) from June 4 – 11th.

08 Jun 2011

A Taste of Spain festival brings flavor to London’s Regent Street

This past Sunday was not just any old Sunday in the city of London. Food, music, sports…from Spain in London city center!

08 Jun 2011

Avant-Garde Culinary Concerto in México

Spain’s contribution to global cuisines is valued in terms of ingredients, but also technique.

07 Jun 2011

Courtesy of Guatemala’s Spanish Chamber of Commerce

A Taste of Spain in Guatemala

Guatemalans can attest that tastings are the best manner to let a product captivate a consumer.

07 Jun 2011

Solidarity Dinner for Lorca. Photo by: ©www.cubiertosporlorca.org

Spanish Chefs Cook for Solidarity

The Fundación Arte y Gastronomía (Art and Gastronomy Foundation) has announced the hosting of a solidarity event in support of the victims of the recent earthquakes in Lorca, Spain.

07 Jun 2011

Spain Front and Centre on U.S. Television

A multi-part series that’s part cooking show and part travelogue has just debuted on the Cooking Channel television network in the United States.

07 Jun 2011

CIMIE Trade Show in Beijing. ©Rita Álvarez.

Spanish Pork and Ham Sales Rise in China

Spain hosted a pavilion in the 2011 China CIMIE (The 9th China International Meat Industry Exhibition) thanks to the collaboration of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in Beijing and Extenda, Andalusian Representative in Beijing.

07 Jun 2011

Ibérico pìgs in Andalusia. Anke Van Wicjk/©ICEX

Book on Spain and Its Food Garners Publishing Industry Honour

The Heart of Spain: Families and Food recently was awarded a 2011 National Indie Excellence Award as the best travel book of the publishing season.

06 Jun 2011

Spain Leads the World in Strawberries

The Spanish strawberry goes from strength to strength. In the last five years the foreign market for this delightful fruit, hailing principally from the province of Huelva, has grown year-on-year, bringing in a turnover of €386,7 million in 2010 alone.

06 Jun 2011

Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Photo by: Tomás Zarza and Toya Legido/©ICEX

Mexican Restaurateurs Discover Andalusian Olive Oil

exico is one of the top export markets for Spanish products and olive oil features among the most favored by Mexican consumers.

06 Jun 2011

Foods from Spain Website Receives Award

Less than three months after its launch, www.foodsfromspain has been recognized as a leading Internet resource on Spanish gastronomy and travel.

06 Jun 2011

Best Tapas Awards in Beijing

affron Restaurant won both the Best Hot Tapa category and Best Creative Tapa while George’s Restaurant won the Best Traditional Tapa and Best Fusion Tapa awards.

05 Jun 2011

Tourspain Promotes Spanish Tourism in China

The events were organized in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou to promote Chinese tourism in Spain.

04 Jun 2011

“Crystal Taste Award 2011” presented to Aguas de Mondariz. Photo by: ©Aguas de Mondariz

Aguas de Mondariz Declared Exceptional

The International Taste and Quality Institute has awarded the Spanish water, Aguas de Mondariz, with its highest recognition, classifying it as nothing short of “exceptional”.

03 Jun 2011

Signature Cuisine. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Training of Young Professionals in Spanish Gastronomy Announces 2012 Program

The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) has announced the launch of the fifth edition of Training of Young Professionals in Spanish Gastronomy program for 2012.

03 Jun 2011

Chefs Duet in São Paulo

The flavors of Spanish Sergi Arola and Portuguese Luis Baena dance ensemble in Brazil

02 Jun 2011

Martin Berasategui and Cándido in the tasting room. Photo by:©FlanSinNata

La Almazara Dama

For owner Josep Safont his modern mill is the realisation of a dream: to make his award-winning, organic olive oil - Dama De Elaia - in a state-of-the-art, contemporary setting.

02 Jun 2011

Chef/neurologist to Revolutionize NY Dining Experience

Chef tricks brain with liquids, flavors…some time ago he was awarded one Michelin star in Spain

02 Jun 2011

Around the World in 80 Tapas

We all know about tapas as a major element of the Spanish lifestyle. What is increasingly clear, however, is that tapas are a global phenomenon.

02 Jun 2011

Padrón Peppers from Galicia. Javier Peñas/©ICEX

Spanish Chef Leaves Connecticut Venture, Heads To New York

Classic and innovative dishes with Spanish quality foods on offer at new restaurant located in NYC center

02 Jun 2011

Spanish chef José Pizarro opens new tapas bar in London

Head of Brindisa leaves to breath new life into his eponymous venture in Central London, Sherry, Tapas and later on a restaurant

01 Jun 2011

The Smell of elBulli on a Magazine Cover?

If you've never had the pleasure of dining at Ferran Adrià's famed restaurant, elBulli, at least you can now catch a whiff of its aroma.

01 Jun 2011

Cabreiroá expands its market presence in Latin America

An appeal for sophistication has converted mineral water in a truly gourmet product, and connoisseurs in México, Central America and the Caribbean have been incapable of evading its temptation.

01 Jun 2011

Hollywood Signs Ferran Adrià

The British newspaper The Telegraph is reporting that Ferran Adrià has signed a deal with an unnamed Hollywood producer to make a big-budget film based on the chef's groundbreaking restaurant, El Bulli.

31 May 2011

Benicarló artichokes. Photo by:©Alcachofa de Benicarló PDO Regulatory Council

Benicarló Artichokes Gain ENAC Status

On 20th May 2011, the "Alcachofa de Benicarló" from the Valencia region became the first out of 17 PDO approved products in the region to gain the accolade.

31 May 2011

Spanish Paella. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Australian Couple Running Successful Paella Business

Paella Casa provides catering services and a star dish, Spanish paella, in New South Wales, Australia

31 May 2011

Pepe Rodríguez Rey and Elena Arzak. ©ICEX

Elena Arzak and Pepe Rodríguez Rey win the National Gastronomy Awards

The Basque and Castile-La Mancha cooks have been chosen as the best chefs in 2010.

31 May 2011

Jordi Vallés from Agua Restaurant. Photo by: Rita Álvarez

Spanish Foods Shine in Beijing Awards

Many Spanish restaurants in Beijing got many awards at this annual event where Spanish food cooked by Basque chef Aitor Olagobeya was served at Migas Restaurant terrace.

31 May 2011

Adrià, Top Attraction of Perú’s Mistura

Latin America’s largest gastronomic event will once again display a taste of Spain

31 May 2011

Blanc Caviar. Photo by:©Blas Hervías, Blanc Gastronomy

‘White Caviar’ Makes Waves

They don’t sound like the most likely gourmet product on earth, but for the ancient Romans, Greeks and Egyptians, snail eggs were as prized as the caviar of Russian tsars.

30 May 2011

Gourmet Association Announces Best of 2010

Baby Beef Rubaiyat Restaurant was recognized by the Madrid Gourmets Association as the best restaurant of 2010.

30 May 2011

Iberia, the First 8-Star Restaurant In the World

Paco Roncero, Ramón Freixa, Toño Pérez and Dani García team up to mastermind the new gastronomic experience for Iberia.

30 May 2011

Manchego Cheese, one of the Spanish cheeses available at Scarlett's menu. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

'Scarlett' tapas promotion rocks Beijing

'Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant' located at Hotel G succeed with its Thursday weekly tapas promotion.

28 May 2011

Roasted Suckling Lamb Festival in Castile-León

June 1st marks the beginning of the eleventh annual edition of a month-long celebration of one of Castile-Leon’s most famed products: 'lechazo asado' (roasted suckling lamb).

27 May 2011

Caviar Nacarii

The sturgeon farm is located in the Valle de Arán, a pristine beauty spot in the Lleida pyrenees, Catalonia, mere meters from the source of the Garona River.

27 May 2011

Open Market for Spain’s Stone Fruit in México

New bilateral agreement sets a new path of opportunities for Spanish fruit producers to expand their international business.

26 May 2011

Olive Oil From Spain Shines in Canada

Three Spanish olive oils awarded at the Olive d'Or Competition at Sial Canadá

26 May 2011

Spanish chefs demonstrate their culinary prowess. Photo by:©Alimentaria Exhibitions

Restaurama 2012

Restaurama 2011 is the most important show of the year for professionals from the HORECA channel, modern and traditional restaurants and the bakery product, cake and pastry, and ice cream segments.

25 May 2011

What is Ibérico cheese?

A rule has recently been approved to make changes to the composition of this cheese made from mixing three types of milk

25 May 2011

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain. Blanca Berlín/©ICEX

Spanish olive oil at the Rising Star Revue gala in Chicago

The event was attended by 1,000 professionals and consumers, and attracted high media coverage, as in previous years

25 May 2011

The ‘Mojito’ Bar on the Terrace. Tara Stevens/©ICEX

Millesime Weekend

32 of the best restaurants, wineries and producers in Spain come together in the city’s biggest foodie weekend.

24 May 2011

Alhambra Palace and Fortress in Granada, Andalusia.

NY Botanical Garden hosts exhibition on Spain’s Alhambra

The New York Botanical Garden will be hosting a very special exhibition from May 21st to August 21st.

24 May 2011

2nd Ibérico Ham Cutting Competition in HOFEX Hong Kong. Photo by: ©ICEX

2nd Ibérico Ham Cutting Competition in Hong Kong

HOFEX hosted a competition attracting professionals from the restaurant and food distribution sector in Hong Kong

24 May 2011

Canary Island Tomatoes 2.0 in Sweden

The promotional campaign lasts until the end of June and links up the summer months with the next tomato season in 2011/2012

24 May 2011

Chef Paco Morales. Photo by: Hotel Ferrero

Chef Paco Morales, A New Spanish Highlight of Madrid Fusión México

He describes his cuisine as modern, fresh and committed, where local vegetables have a paramount importance.

23 May 2011

Ibérico pigs in the dehesa (wooded scrublands). © Regulatory Council PDO Jamón de Huelva

Huelva ham and Cava, a delicious alliance

panish sparkling wine and Ibérico ham join forces to run promotional campaigns together in Spain and in overseas markets

23 May 2011

Albert Adrià personally serves elBulli style ‘snacks’ at the bar at 41º. Tara Stevens/©ICEX

American Chefs Find Inspiration in Barcelona

Even as Madrid undergoes a surge of creative energy it seems Barcelona still has the edge when it comes to food. On a recent visit Poli cited three places that were the ‘highlight of his trip’.

23 May 2011

James Beard Honour for Central California Basque Restaurant

A humble Basque restaurant in California's San Joaquin Valley recently received one of the highest honours of the American culinary scene.

23 May 2011

San Leandro Tapas restaurant in Oslo. Photo by: ©San Leandro Tapas

San Leandro Contest

On 6 April, Oslo hosted the first tapas competition held on Norwegian soil and organized by the San Leandro Tapas group of Spanish restaurants.

23 May 2011

Sabores 2011

Sabores 2011 celebrates the third edition of this Gastronomic Congress, dedicated to the regional cuisine of Castile-León within a contemporary framework.

23 May 2011

Seafood preserves from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

NY Chef Marc Vidal Shares His Favorite Canned Seafoods

"A typical Sunday lunch at my house in Barcelona began with an aperitif of olives, canned seafood, and vermouth. "- Chef Marc Vidal, Boqueria

23 May 2011

Puerto Rico’s National Culinary Team Celebrates the Foods From Spain

The scented perfume of saffron floated over a stage just steps away from Zara, invading an entourage of boutiques and clicking the alarm that announced it was time for Puerto Rico’s National Culinary Team to turn on the heat of ¡Viva España!

23 May 2011

A moment of the meat tasting. Photo by: ©Komunikrea

Spanish Beef Under the Spotlight at a Sensory Tasting

Beef from a Spanish 14-month old cow, aged for 7 days, was chosen as the best meat by a tasting panel at the 16th International Congress on Bovine Medicine held in Avila from 11 to 13 May.

23 May 2011

The Extraordinarily Expensive ‘Secrets of El Bulli’

‘Secrets of El Bulli’ was written between 1996 and 1997 and was given to Adrià’s friend Antònia Camí Roca as a present.

20 May 2011

Campofrío Serrano ham. Photo by: Campofrío

Path of Growth for Campofrío in Latin America

There is no crisis for the typically Spanish flavors of Campofrío in some of the Spanish –speaking countries in the Americas, where the company’s products are currently present in México, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Venezuela.

20 May 2011

Shrimps fried with garlic. Javier Peñas/©ICEX

Tapas and Bites in San Juan Puerto Rico

Which would be the new color descriptions on the palette of painter Joan Miró? Piquillo red, saffron orange, olive oil gold.

20 May 2011

Migas Restaurant. Photo by: Rita Álvarez Tudela

Valencia takes Beijing

Valencia city promoted its city and tourism in a special night organized at Migas Restaurant’s marvelous terrace in Beijing.

20 May 2011

Group Recognizes Excellence in Castile-La Mancha

The 'Club de Calidad' of Castile-La Mancha has presented a guide to the best regional gastronomic tourism, bringing together the area’s culture, history and tradition.

20 May 2011

Pago Baldíos de San Carlos olive oil and vinegar.

Spanish Full Moon olive oil receives a Grand Mention in China

Olive oil 'Full Moon' from Pago Baldíos San Carlos is a Spanish extra virgin olive oil represented exclusively by Juerui Industry in China.

20 May 2011

Ángel Castro (center) accepts the FECOES award. Photo by: ©Ángel Castro, IGP Berenjenas de Almagro

Berenjenas de Almagro Awarded in Cantabria

The traditional pickled eggplants known as Berenjenas de Almagro, which are protected under an Indication of Geographic Protection designation (IGP), were recently recognized at the sixth edition of the Awards for Culinary Artisanship in the town of Lared

19 May 2011

Chefs of Lloret de Mar revive the regions classic l’arròs de l’art. Photo by: ©Promotourist

Lloret de Mar Celebrates its 11th Annual Rice Festival

30 restaurants and hotels will take part in this years festival, which focusses on traditional recipes and dishes reflective of Lloret de Mar’s history.

19 May 2011

Raza Nostra stand at the San Antón Market. Photo by: ©Adrienne Smith

Madrid Market Reopens

Mercado San Antón has officially reopened for business, an event marked by throngs of hopeful buyers and curiosity seekers anxious to get a first hand look at the newly completed structure.

19 May 2011

Brandy and Cheese

Five Madrid restaurants celebrate the pairing of Lepanto brandy with after-dinner cheese service.

19 May 2011

Online Booking for Andalusia’s Restaurants

As from May this year, internet users can now book tables online in the restaurants of Andalusia.

18 May 2011

Ham school open in London

Brindisa is a label in the UK that owns a slew of Spanish food businesses: from tapas venues to shops and now a Ham School.

18 May 2011

Different types of sausages from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Alba restaurant in Philippines renowned for serving top Spanish cuisine

Alba Restaurante Español is a leading chain in the Philippines, famous for its authentic Spanish cuisine.

18 May 2011

Restaurama 2010 ediition. Photo by: ©Alimentaria

Planning begins for Restaurama 2012 in Barcelona

Event reflects Spain’s importance in world’s gastronomic arena, including special events such as interntional trade shows.

18 May 2011

Piperade Restaurant in San Francisco. Courtesy of PIperade.

Wall Street Journal Visits San Francisco Basque Eatery

One of the West Coast's leading Basque-inspired restaurants, Piperade, made a recent appearance in the prestigious United States financial publication, The Wall Street Journal.

18 May 2011

Olives for making extra virginolive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Olive Oil to Make a Splash in Chicago

Spain's diverse and flavourful olive oils will be part of a gala tasting event featuring top culinary talent in the Windy City.

17 May 2011

El Coto De Rioja Paella Parade in NYC On May 23rd

Experience Spanish cuisine at its finest at the annual El Coto De Rioja Paella Parade in NYC on Monday, May 23rd, 2011.

17 May 2011

Contemporary Cuisine Goes Online

Aimed principally at cooks and those already working in professional kitchens this course is already being hailed as the ‘Course of the Stars’ for its celebrity teachers.

17 May 2011

34 Years Celebrating Lamb

Mesón de la Villa Restaurant in Aranda de Duero (Burgos) has kicked-off the 34th annual celebration of its most traditional and beloved dish, roasted suckling lamb.

17 May 2011

Fool Moon olive oil. Photo by: ©Pago Baldío de San Carlos

Pago Baldíos de San Carlos Triumphs at Expoliva

Among the awards-winners at this year’s Expoliva olive oil fair in Jaén (11-14 May) was a name that will be familiar to fans of Extremadura’s finest extra virgin oils.

17 May 2011

Chef Carles Tejedor and some oh his tapas. Photo by: Rita Álvarez

Migas Restaurant launches rooftop summer menu

Spanish chef Carles Tejedor promises surprise Beijing diners by changing serving containers to novel tin cans, strengthening the concept of fine dining in an informal setting.

17 May 2011

Spanish Brunch Trending In New York City

Bocadillos, omelettes, sweets, salads and snacks inspired in Basque Country and Spain's cuisines are now available for brunch in Txikito and Rayuela

17 May 2011

Oleoestepa extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: ©Oleoestepa

Estepa’s Oils do the Business in Portugal

Oleoestepa, the olive oil co-op based in Estepa (Seville) has taken some of the top prizes at the First International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Contest in Beja, Portugal.

16 May 2011

Photo by: ©Asociación de Hostelería de Valladolid

Provincial Professionals Prepare Pinchos

The Valladolid Restaurant Professionals Association has begun its annual quest for the most perfect pinchos in the province.

16 May 2011

Basque Chefs in México Launch Sukalde

'Sukalde' is the Basque term for cuisine, but Sukalde Mexico means “bridge of entrepreneurial flavors between México and the Basque Country.”

16 May 2011

Spanish Pavilion Enhances Alimentaria México

The flavors from Spain will revalidate their presence at the upcoming edition of Alimentaria México.

16 May 2011

Gastro Coke

On Monday 16th May the University of Zaragoza and La Gastroteca will host a seminar to explore innovative ways of using Coca Cola in cooking.

14 May 2011

L’Escamarlà - Una Joia de la Barceloneta. Photo by: ©Barceloneta Cuina

Barceloneta Cuina Celebrates Start of Crayfish Season

May is the best month for l’escamarlà ('cigala' in Spanish, crayfish in English) in Catalunya, considered the ‘jewel of Barceloneta’ cuisine.

13 May 2011

Picture of 'dehesa' forest with ibérico pigs. Anke Van Wijck/©ICEX

Cárnicas Joselito Receives FSC Certification

The Forest Stewardship Council has certified 5,648 hectares of land belonging to Cárnicas Joselito, famed makers of Ibérico pork products for more than a century.

13 May 2011

2011 Millésime Chef Winners Announced

The winners of the 2nd edition of the Cruzcampo Gran Reserva, Millésime Chef Award were announced this week at an event held in Madrid.

13 May 2011

41º in Barcelona Praised by The New York Times

The new dining spot 41° in Barcelona, Spain, was featured in the New York Times.

13 May 2011

Exhibition on Spanish cooking kicks off in The Netherlands

The Cervantes Institute in Utrecht, The Netherlands, is bringing Spanish gastronomy a little closer to the Dutch.

13 May 2011

Central Market in Texas Features 2-Week Event Dedicated to Spain

This week, Texas will be the destination for all things Spanish. Starting this week, an event called Central Market’s Pasaporte España (May 11-24) will kick off a celebration of Spanish culture and foods.

13 May 2011

Chef José Andrés Wins Prestigious James Beard Award

José Andrés, whose profile has been soaring in the past few years, has just received one of the greatest cooking awards in the industry.

12 May 2011

Seafood on a wood-fired grill. Tomás Zarza and Toya Legido/©ICEX

Seamus Mullen Will Open Restaurant This Summer in NYC

After leaving restaurant Boqueria over one year ago, Seamus Mullen left us all in suspense as to what his next steps would be.

12 May 2011

Andalusian Encounter in México

With a population of 112 million, Mexico is the top Latin American market for Spanish exports. 26% of the food products México imports from Spain have their origin in Andalusia, a region whose food exports to Mexico witnessed a 19% increase in 2010.

12 May 2011

Cooking Manchego pisto in Instituto Cervantes. Photo by: FECYT

The Cervantes Institute opens its doors to science and cooking

From March to November the Institute will be running courses on Spanish cooking, science and nutrition in 16 cities all over the world.

11 May 2011

Traditional tapas from Spain. Matías Costa/©ICEX

Taste of Spain festival invades London’s Canary Wharf

From May 11th to the 13th, from 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm, A Taste of Spain will be taking over Canary Wharf, London. Try the Cabrales cheese or the Basque pintxos!

11 May 2011

Orange tree in Valencian Community. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Upswing in Spanish orange exports to Norway

Norwegians celebrate holidays eating Spanish oranges

11 May 2011

2011 San Sebastian Film Festival Poster.

US Magazine Covers Gastronomic Addition to San Sebastian Film Festival

Variety, the most prominent entertainment trade publication in the United States, recently reported that, for the first time, gastronomy will officially be part of the San Sebastián Film Festival.

11 May 2011

Ropes of fresh 'sobrassada' hanging in Palma’s Santa Catalina market. Photo by: Tara Stevens©ICEX

Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina

Each year Majorcan’s Mostra de Cuina gets bigger and better with 38 restaurants across 18 provinces participating this year.

10 May 2011

Spanish olive exports to Italy rise 59%

The Italians know who’s got the flavor: Spain, and Spanish olives to be exact. Italy has a voracious appetite for olives: it produces over 65,000 tonnes of table olives but consumes around 137,000 tonnes.

10 May 2011

Madrid Kitchen Club's first anniversary

This Madrid cookery school is celebrating its first successful year with master classes given by some of the city's famous chefs.

10 May 2011

Jaén is the world main producer of olive oil. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Expoliva 2011

The leading olive oil fair Expoliva celebrates its fifteenth anniversary at the Recinto de Ferias, Exposiciones y Congresos in Jaén, from 11th-14th May 2011.

10 May 2011

Robert Parker and José Gómez “ham” it up at Joselito. Photo by: ©Joselito

Best of Wine Meets Best of Ham

Venerated American wine critic Robert Parker got a first hand look at the natural process of preparation and curing the famed jamones (Ibérico ham) made for over one hundred years in the renowned cellars of Joselito.

10 May 2011

Olives are one of the Andalusian products that Swiss consumers can find in Coop stores. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Andalusia in Switzerland

As from 26th April 2011, consumers in Switzerland can enjoy a little piece of Andalusia. As part of a major promotion in Swiss supermarkets, products of the Autonomous Community are available in 30 megastores belonging to the Coop chain.

10 May 2011

MoVida Tapas Bar in Melbourne. Sharyn Cairns/©ICEX

Chef Camorra organizes visits to Spain from Australia

Owner of Spanish restaurant in Melbourne brings Australians to Spain

10 May 2011

Madrid visitors can enjoy the typical 'tapas' atmosphere. Fernando Madariaga©ICEX

De Tapas Por Madrid

Visitors and Madrileños alike will enjoy the third edition of the De Tapas Por Madrid route that is traced through the center of this historic city.

09 May 2011

The guided tours showed the whole process of the anchovy, starting from the harbour to when it gets to the table. Jon Warren/©ICEX

Anchovy Festival in Getaria to Celebrate Lift of Fishing Ban

In the Basque fisherman village of Getaria, the ‘Antxua Eguna’ or Anchovy festival was celebrated last weekend, with guided tours and tastings of anchovy – salted, fried or grilled – paired with the local wine, txakoli.

09 May 2011

Subodh Gupta, ‘Untitled’. Photo by: ©Obra Social Caixa Catalunya

The Art of Eating – From Still Life to Ferran Adrià

Like her art and architecture, Barcelona’s approach to gastronomy is rooted in tradition, yet among one of the most forward thinking in the world.

09 May 2011

Spanish chorizo now available to consumers in Australia

Catalan entrepreneur obtains approval for entry of spicy pork sausage

09 May 2011

Giralda Tower in Seville Cathedral. Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

UK article offers guidance on eating tapas in Spain

The Manchester Evening News (the self-proclaimed UK’s no. 1 regional newspaper and website) recently ran a feature on the city of Seville

09 May 2011

Cherries hand-picking in Jerte valley, Cáceres. Piedad Sancho-Mata/©ICEX

Cherry Ripe!

It’s that time of year again. The cherries of the Jerte valley, famous for their unbeatable flavour, are just now coming into season.

08 May 2011

A crowded view of the Cheese Fair in Trujillo main square. Photo by: ©Foto Chuty

The Trujillo Chesse Fair

The Feria Nacional de Queso, the Spanish national cheese fair held in Trujillo (Cáceres), goes from strength to strength, which took place from 29th April-2nd May, beat its own record of 120,000 visitors and attracted no less than 112 exhibitors.

07 May 2011

The Freixa family toast 25 years in the business. Photo by: ©Acción y Communicación

Freixa Tradició Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The family-run restaurant, formerly known as Racó d’en Freixa, was in high spirits yesterday, 5th May 2011, as it celebrated quarter of a century in the business.

06 May 2011

The winners at this years 'Arroz al Horno' competition. Photo by: ©Publicidad, Comunicación y Consultoría

Xátiva Business Association Announces Winners of Annual ‘Arroz al Horno’ Competition

The national ‘arroz al horno’ – oven-baked rice competition –takes place annually in the inland town of Xátiva (about one hour south of Valencia) where it has a special place in peoples hearts.

05 May 2011

'Marrania amb Cuixot' by Cas Ferrer Photo by: ©CAEB Menorca

Menorca Launches First Ever Spring Tapas Festival (12-15 May 2011)

Menorca is often over-shadowed by its more famous sisters Majorca and Ibiza, yet as a gastronomic destination it offers an extraordinary wealth of dishes that are purely Menorquín.

05 May 2011

A local producer shows off beautiful herb-rubbed goats cheese. Photo by: ©Instituto Municipal de Promoción y Economia de Vic

Lactium Cheese Festival, Vic (May 6th, 7th & 8th)

Located in the historic centre of Vic, Lactium’s third year sees more than 150 local cheeses in 14 different categories ranging from fresh to blue cheeses competing for Lactim Gold, Silver and Bronze medals.

05 May 2011

Chef Jesús Ramiro, in his restaurant in Valladolid.

The Flavors of Castilla-León Hypnotize Panama

It was the fusion of two Tierras de Sabor: the land of flavor of Castilla-León and territory which could perhaps be considered one of the most exciting gastronomic destination in Central America: Panamá.

05 May 2011

Traditiional Spanish pintxo or tapa. Photo by: Alejandra Garrido

Puerto Rican Shopping Fans Taste Spain

The flavors of Spain are so trendy that their savory show will outshine the haute-couture and prêt-à-porter displays of Puerto Rico’s most fashionable boutiques.

05 May 2011

Lizarran Restaurant Opens in Coral Gables, Florida

This is the first South Florida location for this popular Barcelona-based franchise chain, which has over 200 branches in over 8 countries, including New York, California in the USA, Russia, and Dubai.

05 May 2011

Visitors to KM0 in Barcelona sample traditional cakes and cookies from the Costa Brava. Photo by: ©PTCBG. Jordi Roca

KM-0 Launches on the Costa Brava and Girona Pyrenees

The Spanish ‘slow-food farm-to-table’ project known simply as KM 0 means using only organic ingredients or those that have travelled less than 100 kms to get to you.

04 May 2011

Boquería Market in Barcelona. Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX

The Los Angeles Times Visits Gastronomic Barcelona

The largest newspaper in California, the Los Angeles Times, recently "took a stroll" through the wonderful markets, restaurants, and food shops that visitors can find in Barcelona.

04 May 2011

borrage with clams. Photo by: ©www.gastronomia-aragonesa.com

Aragón Unveils Gastronomic Plan 2011

In 2004 the Aragonese department of Industry, Commerce and Tourism set up a plan to promote the region’s gastronomic heritage with the help of local cooks, producers and professionals. Since then over 2.5 million euros have been invested into the project.

03 May 2011

Manchego cheese promoted in Beijing

On this promotion, costumers can enjoy "all Manchego cheese they can handle" plus two glasses of Spanish wine of their choice

03 May 2011

Traditional Ibérico ham on a toast with tomato and extra virgin oilve oil. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Efforts Under Way to Add Spanish Breakfast to Morning Menus

Spanish organizations aim to enhance extra virgin olive oil consumption during everyday breakfast

03 May 2011

Pealers & Caviar restaurant in Abu Dhabi. ©Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts

Basque Country's Zozaya named head chef at Abu Dhabi restaurant

Pearls & Caviar restaurant, the perfect setting for Spanish delights

03 May 2011

100 Spanish companies in European Seafood Exposition

Belgium to host seafood companies and reps from industry.

02 May 2011

An Online Tapas Party

A recent e-newsletter of the U.S. magazine Saveur (www.saveur.com) was devoted to Spanish food.

02 May 2011

Food and Art in Cartagena (Murcia)

Cartagena’s (Murcia) festival 'Mucho Más Mayo' (‘a lot more May) this year includes an appetising series of culinary workshops.

02 May 2011

Spanish Tapas & Wine Tour 2011 in China. ©ICEX

The Best Spanish Tapas Arrive in Beijing

The event includes a competition among several Tapas bars and refined restaurants to choose winners in five categories: cold tapa, hot tapa, traditional tapa, creative tapa and fusion tapa.

30 Apr 2011

The true Santoña anchovies will get back to Spanish bars and restaurants. Fernando Madariaga©ICEX

The ‘Treasure of the Cantabrian Sea’ is Back

“The treasure of the Cantabrian Sea has returned.” That is the slogan of the campaign launched by the government in order for the high-quality fish to recapture its top position, after five years of closure of the fishing grounds to safeguard the species.

29 Apr 2011

Can Fabes in Colombia

Club El Nogal will host an intense culinary celebration with the flavors of Can Fabes

29 Apr 2011

Chorizo Festival in Castile-León

Held from April 29th to May 1st, this event will celebrate the gastronomic tradition and culture of this famed Spanish product.

28 Apr 2011

Ribera del Duero Celebrates Snails

Snails will definitely be on the menu at the end of April as Raíz Restaurant, part of the Páramo de Guzmán winery, hosts the first gastronomic celebration of this traditional area delicacy.

28 Apr 2011

Huge Snail Feast in Tolosa on Maundy Thursday

In Tolosa ‘Semana Santa’ or ‘Holy Week’ is not celebrated with processions but with a gastronomic festival. This year the main ingredient has been the snail.

28 Apr 2011

Third Gourmet Blogger Meeting in Navarra

The Navarra Gourmet Bloggers are going to meet again on 3rd and 4th June, for the third year in a row. On the last two occasions they met in Tudela and Pamplona. This year it will be in the town of Estella.

28 Apr 2011

Sant Pau in Tokyo Offers Spring Menu

Catalonia’s Carme Ruscalleda adds delicious dishes

28 Apr 2011

Enjoy modern Spanish tapas at Emmilou in Sydney

Australian restaurant focuses on Spanish cuisine, specially on a tapas menu

28 Apr 2011

Pimentón de La Vera from Extremadura. Carlos Roca/©ICEX

Extremadura’s Export Success

The region of Extremadura continues to register impressive figures. Last year saw an increase of 7.6% in its export figures, with a total turnover of 1,251.04 million euros, beating the previous record of 1,235 million euros established in 2008.

28 Apr 2011

Andalusia and Extremadura olive oils won several awards. Piedad Sancho-Mata/©ICEX

Andalusia and Extremadura Oils Triumph

The Ministry of Agriculture’s olive oil awards are an annual fixture, eagerly awaited by the Spanish olive oil industry as an important reflection of the previous year’s campaign.

27 Apr 2011

Japan Gets a Taste for Tortas

The 'torta de aceite', one of Spain’s most surprising delicacies, is making waves in some surprising places.

27 Apr 2011

Chef José Andrés Shows an Increasing Interest in Politics

Spanish Chef José Andrés has cultivated political relations for 20 years.

26 Apr 2011

Sardine-and-avocado toasts from Contigo. ©Haas, nosalad.com

A Taste of Spain in San Francisco's "Favorite Dishes"

SFoodie, a food-focused website in San Francisco, has included a tapa from each of two Spanish restaurants on its 2011 list of "92 favorite things to eat and drink" in the city.

26 Apr 2011

Cátedra Ferran Adrià Turns Up the Heat

The Cátedra Ferran Adrià de Cultura Gastronómica (Gastronomic Culture Department) of the Universidad Camilo José Cela gives students a chance to show their culinary savvy.

26 Apr 2011

Spanish traditional bread. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Understanding Spain’s History Through Its Food

The importance of food and its relation to history will be the subject of a new lecture at Illinois Wesleyan University. On Thursday, April 28, 2011, at 6 p.m.

25 Apr 2011

Salt cod crouettes, a traditional tapa from Spain. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Scottish restaurant prepares Spanish tapas night

Chef to teach people of Kilmarnock to prepare Spanish food at home

24 Apr 2011

Graffit staff. Photo by: Graffit Restaurant

The NYT Reviews Spanish Restaurant Graffit

The New York Times’ review of Graffit, the new Spanish restaurant by Chef Jesús Nuñez is complimentary to say the least.

23 Apr 2011

Spanish sparkling wine, cava. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Iberia Awakens the Senses of Venezuelans with Spanish Flavors

Have you ever wondered how would Ibérico ham taste at 33,000 feet?

22 Apr 2011

Chestnuts from Galicia, north of Spain. ©ICEX

Spanish Communities Demand Galician Chestnuts

In Galicia, 'nai' means mother, so 'naiciña' would be mummy. But in the food world, 'Naiciña' means chestnuts and a universe of products developed around this flavor.

21 Apr 2011

Perdo Subijana in his restaurant. Tomás Zarza©ICEX

Top Chef Pedro Subijana Embarks on Cookery Classes

Pedro Subijana, one of the most renowned Basque chefs, has started a new project within his three-Michelin-star restaurant Akelarre: a cookery class for those who come to the restaurant and wish to ‘double their delight’.

21 Apr 2011

Spain’s World’s Best Restaurants, Also in México

What do Celler de Can Roca, Mugaritz, Arzak, Martín Berasategui, Asador Etxebarri and Biko have in common?

20 Apr 2011

Spanish restaurants score high marks in 50 Best Restaurants List

Chefs Joan Roca, Andoni Luis Aduriz, Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, Berasategui and Arguinzoniz celebrate

19 Apr 2011

José Andres and Anthony Bourdain film in Spain

Spanish chef accompanies US Travel Channel correspondent and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain

19 Apr 2011

Truffle Passion at the Gourmet Fair

Trufapasión and Juvé y Camps announce the resounding success of the black truffle and cava pairing held during the 25th edition of the Madrid Gourmet Fair, on Monday, April 11th.

19 Apr 2011

New Spanish restaurant to open in Henley-on-Thames, UK

Spanish food importing duo venture into restaurant businesses

19 Apr 2011

Biltmore Hotel Biltmore Hotel Cooking School

Tapas and Flamenco in Miami

When students at Miami’s Biltmore Culinary Academy have finished their cooking class and are starting to enjoy the menu they have helped prepare, Ester Pardo and Edwin Suárez begin to dance.

18 Apr 2011

Spanish Wine Cellar & Pantry event in NY.

In NY and San Francisco, Spain Opens Its Pantry and Cellar Doors

The recent Spanish Wine Cellar & Pantry events in New York and San Francisco were a big hit this year according to two of their principal hosts, ICEX (The Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade) and the Spanish Trade Office in New York.

18 Apr 2011

S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants

World’s 50 Best Restaurant List to be released on April 18th

Spanish food and wine to be served at announcement party

17 Apr 2011

Rodrigo De La Calle was one of the Spanish chefs at Chile’s First Iberoamerican Cuisine Festival.

Spanish Culinary Musketeers in Chile

It was not a duel, but a match that made Spanish and Chilean cuisines kitchen partners, rather than adversaries. Another point in common. There is Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, and a capital city in the Southern Hemisphere: Santiago de Chile.

17 Apr 2011

Alimentaria & Horexpo Lisboa 2011 Trade Fair.

Alimentaria Lisboa features Spanish companies

Exhibitors from Spain attend Portugal’s biggest trade fair

16 Apr 2011

Paco Roncero Serves Boffard Cold

Mantequería Arias, specialists in dairy products for over 130 years, have launched the new season of Boffard cheeses.

15 Apr 2011

Festival of Flavors 2011

The town of Alcázar San Juan has revealed the program for the 7th Festival of Flavors, to be held from April 28th to May 1st in its Plaza de España and Plaza de Santa Quitería.

15 Apr 2011

Chefs drink a toast for Foodsfromspain.com. ©ICEX

Foods From Spain Officially Launched

The Spanish Foreign Trade Institute (www.icex.es) chose internationally recognized Madrid Gourmet Fair to announce the official launch of its new website www.foodsfromspain.com.

14 Apr 2011

Chef Jordi Vallès serves Spanish omelette. Rita Álvarez/©ICEX

Tasting Spanish food at Hilton Worldwide Showcase 2011

Hilton Hotels representatives from 86 countries around the world presented their offers and special travel packs to Chinese travel operators and sector leaders.

13 Apr 2011

Arzak to receive Lifetime Achievement Award

S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards to be held in London

13 Apr 2011

Photo by: ©Asociación Artesanos Alimentarios

Artisanal Castile-León at the Gourmet Festival

The Castile-León Association of Food Artisans has a large display of varied products on display within the framework of the larger area dedicated to this region at the Gourmet Festival that is taking place in Madrid this week.

13 Apr 2011

Traditional Spanish gazpacho. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish food and wine festival in Derbyshire, UK

Spanish chef prepares Spanish-themed meals

13 Apr 2011

Chef Marcelo Tejedor. Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX

Casa Marcelo with Ñ

Brazilians will enjoy the Galician flavors Marcelo Tejedor

13 Apr 2011

Wind mills in La Mancha. Celia Hernando/©ICEX

Savoring Don Quixote in México City

Coincidently, English and Spanish languages happen to remember their two top writers, William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, on the same date, April 23rd.

12 Apr 2011

Tasting Albacete

Enology, Art, Music and Gastronomy will be the stars of this festival, which is sure to deeply touch its visitors.

11 Apr 2011

Olive groves in Toledo, Castile-La Mancha. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spain doubles its oil-producing regions with DO status in last 5 years

DO ensures olive oil quality, boosts sales, underlines excellent product

10 Apr 2011

Cuina a Sils to be featured on 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations'

US travel program will highlight Catalonian cooking collective

09 Apr 2011

Guadalajara Gets Mysterious

The second edition of the food-frontal event Gastronomic Secrets, will be held in the city of Guadalajara (Castile-La Mancha) on the 9 - 10th and 16 - 17th of April.

08 Apr 2011

Chocolate will be the center of Murcia life for two weeks. ©ICEX

Chocolate Fair in Murcia

Murcia, like other regions of southern Spain, has not been a great consumer of chocolate. Part of the reason for the low incidence of ‘chocoholism’ among the inhabitants of Murcia is the climate, which makes it hard to work with and store chocolate.

08 Apr 2011

A Taste of Spain festival in Liverpool

Free Spanish culture, sport… and food!

08 Apr 2011

Ibérico cured pork loin. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Castile-León Promotes Products in Sweden

From March 28th to April 3rd, Supermarkets in Stockholm carried displays of a wide variety of gastronomic products from Castile-León.

07 Apr 2011

Student at a cooking school. Nelson Souto/©ICEX

Gastronomic Seminars in Seattle

The Instituto Gastronómico Español, which holds cooking classes in a variety of Spanish cities, is now offering seminars in Seattle as well.

07 Apr 2011

Spanish Wine Cellar & Pantry

A great opportunity to get in touch with foods and wines from Spain

07 Apr 2011

Chef Paco Morales. Photo by: ©Restaurante Paco Morales

Paco Morales wins Championship of Young Chefs in Spain

Paco Morales, the chef from Córdoba who was awarded a Michelin star in the 2011 edition of the Michelin guide, has won the Championship of Spanish Young Chefs in Vitoria.

07 Apr 2011

Slicing Ibérico ham. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Rave reviews for Spanish tapas bar in London

UK paper praises Spanish chef Allibhoy’s newest venture

06 Apr 2011

Prawns with crisp garlic and lemon at Bocadillos tapas bar. ©Bocadillos

San Francisco Spanish Restaurants on Top 100 List

Four restaurants with Spanish flavour have made it onto an annual list of top dining destinations complied by the 'San Francisco Chronicle'.

06 Apr 2011

Fiesta del Verdel 2011 poster. Photo by: ©Mutriku Udala

'Verdel’ Day in Mutriku

700 kilos of grilled mackerel fish and 60,000 portions of mackerel pintxos were distributed among thousands of attendants in the harbour of Mutriku on 2nd April.

06 Apr 2011

Zamorano Cheese, a Surprise for Latin America

While the wines from Toro, a region between Valladolid and Zamora, were the first Spanish wines that travelled to America in the colonial period, more recent is the journey of cheeses from Zamora.

05 Apr 2011

Past edition of the national congress. Photo by: ©Vitoria-Gasteiz City Hall

Vitoria host to National Congress of Signature Cuisine

This Spring, between 4th and 7th April, the Basque Capital of Vitoria-Gasteiz is hosting the XVII Congreso Nacional de la Cocina de Autor or National Congress of Signature Cuisine.

05 Apr 2011

Cáceres old city view. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

ExtreGusta 2011

Call it a moveable feast. For the last three years ExtreGusta, the showcase for Extremadura’s fine foods, has had to change venues thanks to the ever-increasing popularity of the fair.

05 Apr 2011

Cooking Spanish traditional paella.©ICEX

Spanish paella in Indian shopping mall

Shoppers fuel up on varieties of Spanish paella

05 Apr 2011

Eneko Atxa was one of the participants. Photo by: ©Azurmendi Restaurant

Slow Food takes Basque Chefs to Paris

A Basque delegation, composed of the President of Slow Food Spain, Mariano Gomez, and seven chefs went to Paris to learn about the French regional gastronomy and the ways and customs established in both cuisine and in the production of raw materials.

05 Apr 2011

San Simón ca Costa cheese. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Tapas Contest of San Simón Cheese Festival Grows in Success

The Festival of “Festa do Queixo de San Simón da Costa de Vilalba (Lugo)” was celebrated on 2nd and 3rd April this year. Up to 31 catering businesses took part in the fourth edition of its tapas contest. This almost doubles the number of participants last

04 Apr 2011

A traditional pintxo from Bilbao, Basque Country. Alejandra Garrido/©ICEX

Tapas and pintxos in Guaynabo City

Puerto Rican foodies will enjoy thje taste os Basque traditional pintxos in La Bodega Vasca

03 Apr 2011

Photo by: ©Escuela de Hostelería de Jerez

Young Cooks Competition

The National Young Cooks Contest is with us again. Like its four earlier editions, the contest is a nationwide event, despite its subtitle ‘Province of Cádiz’.

03 Apr 2011

A Royal Treat for Dominican Palates

Even the most sophisticated palates want to simplify their lives in the kitchen.

02 Apr 2011

Cherry trees flowering in Jerte Valley (Cáceres). Piedad Sancho-Mata©ICEX

Cherry Blossom in Jerte

The cherry trees in bloom in the Valley of Jerte in northern Extremadura form a spectacle that, over the last 30 years, has became a major tourist attraction.

02 Apr 2011

'Spanish season' in The Guardian features Spanish cuisine

Spanish recipes plus Spanish chef answering questions

01 Apr 2011

UK blog features Spain’s classic patatas bravas

Everyone has a recipe for these potato wedges and spicy sauce

01 Apr 2011

Londoners to enjoy new Spanish restaurant as from April

Capote y Toros to serve top sherries and cuisine

31 Mar 2011

Molina de Segura route poster. Photo by: ©Asociación Gastronómica de Molina de Segura

New Tapas Routes un Murcia

Gastronomy is increasingly fashionable as an element of regional culture and economic development. Two projects in inland towns in Murcia attest to this new sensibility.

31 Mar 2011

Olives for making olive oil. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spain marks new record high in olive oil exports

Olive oil promotion efforts abroad goes on with new international plan

31 Mar 2011

Cocineros 666

The Junta of Castile-León (regional government), through its Culture and Tourism Office, has presented the brand Cocineros 666, which defines a group of chefs and friends who are references for Avant-garde cuisine in Castile-León.

31 Mar 2011

Poster for the Valladolid Bread Fair. Photo by: ©Diputación de Valladolid

Dates Announced for Bread Festival

The second annual Valladolid Bread Fair ('Feria del Pan') will be held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of April, 2011, in the city’s Church of Santa Marina de Mayorga and surrounding areas.

30 Mar 2011

Rabbit loin filled with sobrasada, mushrooms and Manchego cheese. Photo by: Sandra Chan

Chef Adolfo Muñoz visits Hong Kong

Chef Adolfo Muñoz from Grupo Adolfo visited Hong Kong for five days to promote Spanish gastronomy

29 Mar 2011

Ibérico ham in slices. Juan Manuel Sanz©ICEX

Good News for Huelva Hams

The ibérico hams produced in the province of Huelva –Jabugo, its most famous producing village – had a good year in 2010, reports the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Jamón de Huelva’.

29 Mar 2011

Learn Classic Spanish dishes from Chef Seamus Mullen

Video series teaches about Olive Oil and shows how to use it in traditional Spanish recipes

28 Mar 2011

Adrià Speaks in New York About Plans for ElBulli

Restaurant Property Will Become Park and “Reserve for Culinary Brainstorming”

28 Mar 2011

Photo cover of the Lisa Abend's book about elBulli stagiers.

Adriá announces film adaptation of book about ElBulli

elBulli Foundation will open July 2011

28 Mar 2011

Idiazabal cheese is the main focus of the Gastronomic Festival. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

VII Edition of Gastronomic Days Spotlights Idiazabal Cheese

The ‘VII Jornadas Gastronómicas’, organized by the ‘Mancomunidad’ or Association of Alto Deba to promote the consumption of local products and tourism, takes place from the 11th March until the 17th April this year.

28 Mar 2011

Erina Yamanaka, Massafumi Koyama y Tetsuro Maeda, crouched down in the middle, with the Hondarribia chefs. Photo by: ©Hostelería de Hondarribia

Chefs of Hondarribia Show Solidarity with their Japanese Colleagues

The catering and tourism industry of Hondarribia, its chefs and those who work for the Catering association of the town have sent a message of encouragement to Kouji Fukaya and Yukio Konishi.

27 Mar 2011

Anchovies tapa. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

'Sabroso' in Singapore named best tapas bar

CNNgo provides highest rating to Sabroso Tapas Wine Bar

27 Mar 2011

Traditional dessert Catalan custard. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Cuina a Sils organizes Catalan-themed dinners in Rome

Spanish collective brings Spanish food to Italy

26 Mar 2011

Poster from Lechazo of Castile-León. ©Lechazo PGI

Diners Meat Expert Roasters

75 of the Castile-León’s most venerated roasters of Lechazo Asado de Castile-León (sucking lamb) will be presenting their most prized product on a special menu from April 1-17, 2011.

25 Mar 2011

Jordi Vallés, from Agua Restaurant, gets his award. Rita Álvarez Tudela/©ICEX

Spanish restaurant awarded in Beijing

Time Out’s culinary experts announced the best restaurants in Beijing giving to Agua Spanish Restaurant a Merit Award in the “Best New Restaraurat” category.

25 Mar 2011

José Andrés Scores James Beard Nomination

Fresh from opening a pair of new restaurants in Las Vegas, the Spanish super-chef José Andrés has just snagged a big honour.

25 Mar 2011

Idiazabal Cheese. © Regulatory Council PDO Idiazabal.

A Miami Cheese Connection

Cheese connoîsseurs and connoîsseurs-to-be made Miami the cheese epicenter of the USA.

25 Mar 2011

Cod fritters, one of the tapas served in Raval Berlin. Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Spanish Tapas Bar Opens in Berlin

Enjoy Ibérico ham, croquettes or cod fritters in bohemian Kreuzberg district

24 Mar 2011

Spanish Serrano Cured Ham Seals Increase

Serrano Ham Consortium sees demand maintained

24 Mar 2011

UK chef inspired by Basque pintxos

Plans to serve Basque food at London restaurant

23 Mar 2011

Murcia y Murcia al Vino Cheeses. ©Regulatory Council

Cheese From Murcia, Wine, and Dominican Rum

Famous for its rum production, the Dominican Republic discovers a new flavor from Spain

23 Mar 2011

Five Spanish Restaurants Awarded in Beijing

Agua restaurant got two awards: one as outstanding “New Restaurant (Non-Chinese)” and also as the "Best Spanish restaurant in Beijing"

23 Mar 2011

INTERSICOP 2011

The International Bakery, Pastry and Related Industries Show, INTERSICOP 2011, will take place in Madrid’s IFEMA convention center from March 24-28th. Its underlying theme is to promote the idea that “bread is a synonymous with a healthy lifestyle”.

23 Mar 2011

Black Spanish Pearls in Central America

A symbol of luxury and exclusivity, caviar is one of gastronomy’s last surprses from Spain

22 Mar 2011

'Queso y Vino' in Seattle

A “supper club” dinner this week at Harvest Vine restaurant lets you experience the feel of a txoko, the famous private gastronomic clubs popular in Spain’s Basque region.

22 Mar 2011

Cuéllar IX Gastronomic Sessions

Special menus evoke both the towns and the land.

22 Mar 2011

León Gets Even Sweeter

The historic town of Astorga, León is about to get a lot sweeter with the International Chocolate Salon, to be held here from June 9-11, 2011.

21 Mar 2011

Malvasía’s foie-gras. Photo by: Viajes & Vinos

Spanish Foie, No Regrets

Sustainability and production methods often are important considerations for food consumption. Some food lovers and professionals proscribe foie-gras because they consider its gastronomic pleasure is attained cruelly.

21 Mar 2011

Francisco Pizarro statue in Trujillo. /©ICEX

World-Beating Food Products from a Small Extremeño Town

The town of Trujillo (Cáceres) is better known for its historic old town, birthplace of the conquistador Pizarro, than as a producer of fine foods. Remarkable is the presence of the town’s producers in some of the world’s most difficult markets.

20 Mar 2011

Rice froim Valencia. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Tasteful Fallas in Guatemala

Fireworks, masques, joy, and fun are part of the menu. The festive spirit of Valencia crosses the Atlantic and lands in Central America offering some other items to delight with.

19 Mar 2011

Poster for the Jamón Cutting Competition.

Winner Announced in Jamón Cutting Competition

Culinary student Carolina Mangas, of the Simone Ortega School of Hospitality, showed-off her ham-slicing skills in the first student 'Jamón' Cutting Competition.

19 Mar 2011

Tapas Competition Underway in Castile-León

44 bars and restaurants in Aranda de Duero and La Ribera are participating in the local 'Tapas, Pinchos y Banderillas' Competition held from March 18-27, 2011.

17 Mar 2011

Chef Ferran Adrià. Pablo Neustatdt/©ICEX

Spain and Russia sign agreement to mutually promote gastronomy

Programs to be implemented in 2011 as part of Spain-Russia Dual Year

17 Mar 2011

Chef Quique Dacosta during one of the Diálogos de Cocina. Photo by: ©Diálogos de Cocina

‘Diálogos de Cocina’ back in San Sebastián

The third edition of ‘Diálogos de Cocina’, which means ‘Kitchen Talk’ in Spanish, took place in the Miramar Palace in San Sebastián on March 14th and 15th.

17 Mar 2011

Photo by: Spain Tourist Office in London

A Taste of Spain festival preparing to take over UK cities

Spanish food, culture to invade northern Europe from April through July

16 Mar 2011

Traditional gazpacho. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Tokyo hotel hosts Spanish food and wine fair

Spanish chefs head to Japan to cook

16 Mar 2011

Preserved fruits from Bierzo area. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Artisanal Bierzo Flavors in Mexico

Just spread an orange-nuance cream with tiny pieces of red pepper and you will taste the savory dimension of Bierzo. Put on a crunchy toast a thicker spoon of pepper marmalade and you will enjoy its sweetest side.

15 Mar 2011

Tapas Week in Soria

From March 14-20th, ASOHTUR (Agrupación Soriana de Hostelería y Turismo) will be hosting the Soria Truffles Tapas Week. Held in conjunction with the second Provincial Truffles Tapas Competition, this will also be the second edition of this event.

14 Mar 2011

A Spanish Connection on “Top Chef Masters”

A chef with deep Spanish connections will be one of the contenders on the upcoming third season of the Bravo television network hit show “Top Chef Masters,” which premieres April 6.

14 Mar 2011

'Pitu de caleya' stew. Photo by: ©Grupo Oter

It’s Pitu Caleya Season

Grupo Oter, the Spanish restaurant conglomerate founded by Gerardo Oter Sánchez, has announced the celebration of Pitu Caleya season, to be held from the 15-30th of March in five of its 19 Madrid establishments.

14 Mar 2011

Saffron from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

UK holds International Food & Drink Event, IFE

Spanish companies among the more than 1,000 exhibitors

13 Mar 2011

Elena Arzak at Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

Spanish chef answers questions, cooks for crowd

12 Mar 2011

Visitors from Estonia check out Spain’s hospitality sector

EU program fosters sharing of experience and knowledge

11 Mar 2011

La Fonda Del Sol Launches Wine Class Program in New York

Acclaimed for its modern Spanish cuisine, La Fonda del Sol is launching a wine class program focusing on Spanish wine regions with tapas pairings

11 Mar 2011

Mugartitz restaurant old kitchen. Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Basque Chef Aduriz stars Film and Gastronomy Festival in Barcelona

The first edition of the Film and Gastronomy festival in Barcelona has kicked off on the 10th of March with a documentary about the reconstruction of the Mugaritz restaurant by Basque chef Andoni Luis Aduriz.

10 Mar 2011

Chef Joxe Mari Arbelaitz. Photo by: ©Arbelaitz.com

Basque Gastronomy Awards 2010 Celebrated in Bilbao

Joxe Mari Arbelaitz, owner of the Miramon restaurant in San Sebastián, was awarded the 2010 Euskadi Gastronomy Award for Best Restaurateur.

09 Mar 2011

A Quixotic Challenge for Manchego

Consumers must ensure they purchase authenthic Manchego cheese

09 Mar 2011

Chef Ferran Adrià. © Maribel Ruiz de Erenchun

elBulli film premiered in Amsterdam

Ferran Adrià documentary offers fascinating peek

09 Mar 2011

Different types of chocolate. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

More News from the CCT

Chocoholics take note: on 21st March chocolate-meister Andrés Mármol, of the Pastelería La Gloria in El Palmar (Murcia), is holding a masterclass at the Centro de Cualificación Turística in Murcia.

09 Mar 2011

Food and drink festival kicks off in Perth, Australia

Spanish food and wine represented, unsurprisingly popular

08 Mar 2011

Padrón Peppers and Serrano Ham on saveur.com

The online edition of Saveur, the influential U.S. food magazine, recently featured a tasty and supremely simple recipe that combines Padrón peppers (pimientos de Padrón) and Serrano ham from Spain.

07 Mar 2011

Chef Joaquín Felipe prepared a collaborative menu with Daniel Padró, of the Claris Hotel in Barcelona. Tomás Zarza©ICEX

Flavors of Madrid in Barcelona

The Madrid Board of Tourism chose Barcelona as the final site of its Jornadas Estelares de la Cocina Madrileña (“stellar sessions” on Madrid’s cuisine) tour, which has traveled to a number of cities in Spain and Portugal since September of 2010.

06 Mar 2011

Antonio González García, winner of the last National Pinchos and Tapas Competition held in Valladolid. Photo by: ©Gastronomicon

Valladolid City Hall Recognized for Gastronomic Initiatives

On March 3, the local government of the city of Valladolid in Castile-León was awarded a plaque by the Valladolid Academy of Gastronomy in recognition of its continuing support of tourism, cultural and idiomatic initiatives of a gastronomic nature.

05 Mar 2011

Organic greenhouse in Cádiz. Fernando Madariaga©ICEX

Andalusia: Europe’s Greengrocer

The dynamism of southern Spain’s agricultural sector is widely recognised. Recent statistics from Andalusia’s Interprofessional Fruit and Vegetable Organisation (Hortyfruta) confirmed that its greenhouses produce an annual total of 2.5 million tonnes.

04 Mar 2011

Although Asturian residents seem to appreciate organic food products, many are not sure where to buy them. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Organic Farming Ready to Boom in Asturias

The number of organic farmers and the size of organically farmed land in Asturias is increasing. The rise in 2010 compared to 2009 was 17%, while the increase in organically farmed land stood at 30%.

03 Mar 2011

Marcona almond from Spain. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

An Almond and Hazelnut Taste

Crunchy, fresh, toasted, or creamy, Spanish almonds and hazelnuts are simply always delicious. Just transport yourself to a bar or terrace and imagine you are enjoying some vermouth or sherry with crisp, salty almonds as an aperitif.

03 Mar 2011

Spanish Vision for Mexican Culinary Evolution

If there is a Spanish chef on high-demand at American culinary arts schools that is Mikel Alonso, chef owner of Biko, one of the worlds 50 best restaurant according to Restaurant Magazine.

02 Mar 2011

Tickets tapas bar and restaurant in Barcelona. Photo by: ©Tickets

The Adrià Brothers Open their Bar in Barcelona

After several months of expectation, Tickets La Vida Tapa, Ferran and Albert Adrià's new bar-restaurant has finally opened its doors in Barcelona, and now offers a spacious venue where the brothers pay their particular homage to the concept of the 'tapa'.

02 Mar 2011

Ready-to-eat vegetables. Photo by: ©Afhorla

IV Gama Experiences Growth

The Spanish food industry sector referred to as the IV Gama (4th line), experienced a 6% growth in 2010 with respect to the previous year, with a total production volume of 70,6 million kilograms.

02 Mar 2011

Gijón turns Carnival into Gastronomic Festival

“Antroxu” not only stands for the carnival festivities in Asturias, but also for the gastronomic celebration that goes with it. After all, Carnival originated as a time of excessive eating after Lent, and that is why ‘gluttons’ are also called ‘antroxus’

02 Mar 2011

‘Cocido’ Fair Experiments with Snack Format

The local winter dish of Lalín, which consists of a traditional ‘cocido’ or stew, has been transformed into a tapa, called ‘bocadiño de cocido’, at the 43rd edition of the fair. This year, the fair was celebrated in Deza at the end of February.

01 Mar 2011

Arróniz Toast Day poster. Photo by: ©Consorcio Turístico de Tierra Estella

Toast Day to Celebrate Navarra Olive Oil

In Arróniz, the start of the new olive season is celebrated at the olive press esplanade every year with the tasting of thousands of toasts with olive oil and garlic.

01 Mar 2011

Guatemala’s Latest Spanish Flavor Has a Taste of Pimentón

Club Centro Español opens Spanish restaurant

01 Mar 2011

Spanish food wows Australian diners

People of Brisbane, fully excited about Spanish gastronomy

01 Mar 2011

Ibérico ham from acorn-fed Ibérico pigs. Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

And the Oscar Goes To…

The King’s Speech may have won the Academy Award for Best Film at last night’s Oscar ceremony in Hollywood, California, but Spain’s unique and deeply flavoured ham, Jamón Ibérico, was one of the evening’s best supporting foods.

28 Feb 2011

Over one hundred lambs were roasted in three Basque cities on Eusko Label lamb day.

Basque quality lamb needs consumer’s support

The third edition of the Eusko Label suckling lamb festival took place in Bilbao, San Sebastián and Vitoria on Saturday 19th February. A total of 3,500 lamb pintxos were distributed among visitors at the symbolic price of one euro.

28 Feb 2011

Adrià Gives his Last Talk in the 2011 Girona Gastronomic Forum

The Girona Gastronomic Forum was this year marked by the sad farewell to the recently deceased chef Santi Santamaría, and by the talk given by Ferran Adrià, in what is to be his last public appearance in the coming years.

28 Feb 2011

Up to 9,800 sheep are currently registered under the native breed of 'Chamarita sheep' in La Rioja. Photo by: ©Procorcha

Chamarito Lamb Promoted among Restaurant Owners and Butchers

The president of the Riojan government, Pedro Sanz Alonso, was in Santo Domingo de la Calzada on the 23rd of February to attend the presentation and tasting of Chamarito Lamb, an event directed to all restaurant owners and butchers of the region.

27 Feb 2011

The competion took place in Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Fernando Briones/©ICEX

Chef of 'La Cueva de Doña Isabela' wins III ‘Diego Carasa’ Memorial

Chef Sergio Hernando, the winner of the ’Diega Carasa’ competition, will represent the region of La Rioja in the XIII Campeonato de Cocineros de España (XIII Championship of Chefs in Spain), which will take place in Madrid on the 12th and 13th of April.

27 Feb 2011

Cabrales is one oh the iconic foods from Asturias. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Gijón continues to build its gastronomic fame

Gijón Turismo went to Bilbao to present Gijon’s gastronomy in the Campos Teatro of Bilbao on 24th February.

27 Feb 2011

The Spanish Flavors of Borja Blázquez Delight Puerto Ricans

Puerto Rico will have its own chapter on the roster of TV culinary series led by Spanish Chef Borja Blázquez, a celebrity of Latin American TV network canal Gourmet who has an unequivocal commitment with the flavors of Spain.

27 Feb 2011

Tiger nuts and 'horchata', two of the most typical foods from Valencia. ©©Regulatory Council Chufa de Valencia PDO

The Tiger Nut from Valencia PDO Opens its Offices in Alboraya

The Regulatory Council for the Protected Designation of Origin for the tiger nut from Valencia has moved its headquarters from the city of Valencia to Alboraya, in the heart of the region where this food is produced.

26 Feb 2011

Traditional shrimps tapa. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

New Spanish restaurant in Melbourne scores top marks

Budget food and drinks guide name spot Best New Restaurant

25 Feb 2011

Chef Aitor Basabe Joins Bar Basque in March

Aitor Basabe from Arbola Gaña Restaurant in Bilbao shows avant-garde cuisine in the hotspot Bar Basque

23 Feb 2011

Restaurant Week Returns

Just when you thought winter would never end, a breath of Spring has arrived in the form of Madrid Restaurant Week (MRW) – a time when diners can once again enjoy some of the city’s best restaurants at amazing prices.

23 Feb 2011

A Sprinkling of Spaniards in James Beard Award Semi-Finalists

The prestigious James Beard Foundation has just announced the 2011 semi-finalists for its annual Restaurant and Chef Awards, and several Spanish names and venues are included.

21 Feb 2011

Chef José Andrés. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

José Andrés and Rioja seduce the Cayman Islands

The fragrance of Spanish flavors was so tempting that guests preferred to skip a refreshing immersion in Caribbean waters to submerge in the culinary talent of José Andrés.

19 Feb 2011

Ferran Adrià, in elBulli. Pablo Neustadt/©ICEX

Ferran Adrià, Culinary Superstar

CNN World Edition profiled El Bulli head chef, Ferran Adrià, who they dubbed “the wizard of gastronomy.”

18 Feb 2011

Jeffery Chodorow’s Bar Basque at the Eventi Hotel

Known for restaurants China Grill, Asia de Cuba, and The Blue Door, restaurateur Jeffery Chodorow’s adds new Spanish hotspot, Bar Basque, to his growing list of culinary staples.

17 Feb 2011

'Payoya' breed goat. Photo by: ©Cabrandalucía

The Kids are all Right

From February 23rd until March 6th, customers at the restaurant Manolo Mayo in Los Palacios (Sevilla) will be able to sample a rare treat.

17 Feb 2011

Cooking with Spanish extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Campaign to promote olive oil in Europe continues

25 million people reached in first year of initiatives

16 Feb 2011

Spanish Chef Josean Martínez Alija. Photo by: IXO Group

Identita Golose, Milan’s biggest food

Three days of eating and drinking

16 Feb 2011

Patatas bravas, a Spanish tapas served also in Julián Serrano restaurant. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Spanish Flair Enlivens Esquire’s List of Best New Restaurants of 2010

The leading U.S. magazine Esquire has included Julian Serrano restaurant in Las Vegas on its list of top new restaurants of 2010.

16 Feb 2011

Culinary Delights from Spain Just a Click Away

Spanish specialty foods can now be purchased online and shipped straight to kitchens all over the United States thanks to the recently launched online store FoodSpain101.com

15 Feb 2011

Spanish fideua. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish chef in India to promote Spanish cooking, wines

Torres wines and paella, Spanish omelet, fideua…

12 Feb 2011

Piquillo' peppers stuffed with fish. Ángel Robledo/©ICEX

Navarra on the menu in New York

For eight days this February 20th to 27th, restaurants around New York City will pair gastronomic dishes, tapas or local products such as Roncal and Idiazabal cheeses with the fruity wines of Navarra, a region some say produces the best wines in Spain.

12 Feb 2011

Chickpeas, the main ingredient of the 'cocido madrileño'. Photo by: Amador Toril/©ICEX

Route of the Cocido Madrileño

From February 18th to March 31st, it will be a lot easier to enjoy the hearty and delicious taste of ‘Cocido Madrileño’ in the Spanish capital city, thanks to the celebration of the first ever Route of the ‘Cocido Madrileño’.

11 Feb 2011

Traditional Basque pintxo. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

New Spanish restaurant in Singapore

Try the pintxos! Or the montaditos!

11 Feb 2011

Preserved Piquillo peppers from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

New Spanish restaurant and tapas bar opens in Sydney

John Garcia and his son prepare to serve Spanish favorites

11 Feb 2011

Spanish saffron. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

A Comeback for La Mancha's Red Gold

Mexico market gets to know better Spanish saffron

10 Feb 2011

Manchego Cheese (PDO) with Santoña anchovies. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Chef to run the ship at Aperitif in Sydney

Another great place for tapas in Oz

10 Feb 2011

Black truffle just picked from the ground. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Truffle Time in Cuenca

The second edition of the Cuenca Truffle Festival will be held at the ‘La Hípica’ fairgrounds in Cuenca on February 12th and 13th.

10 Feb 2011

Ibérico pig is the center of the Guijuelo festival. Photo by: Anke Van Wijck/©ICEX

Guijuelo Honors Tradition

The town of Guijuelo, in the province of Salamanca, will once again host its traditional pig slaughter festival, a yearly event that pays homage to the town’s age-old customs and the significance of this product to the area.

10 Feb 2011

Embotits Salgot's 'salchichón'. Photo by: ©Embotits Salgot

‘Alimentos de España’ Awards

The Spanish Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Affairs has announced the winners of the XXIII 'Alimentos de España" Awards for 2010.

10 Feb 2011

Young chefs conferences in Murcia. Photo by: ©Región de Murcia

Young Cooks in Murcia

The region of Murcia is keen to support and promote the work of its young chefs.

09 Feb 2011

Extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Andalusian foods Visit Colombia and Costa Rica

Exports continue to be a top business target for the foods from Spain

09 Feb 2011

Castile-León Food Show 2011

The 2011 Castile-León Food Show will be held from the 15th to March 17 in the city of Valladolid. The purpose of this fair is to showcase all of the high-quality gastronomic products that this Autonomous Community has to offer.

08 Feb 2011

Chinese delegation during its visit to Jamón Salamanca company. Photo by: Valturra Ibéricos

Official Spanish ham supplier to the Chinese government

Valturra estimates its exports may grow as much as 20% in the next few years

07 Feb 2011

Madrid-style stew. Photo by: Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Top Chef Contestant’s Most Indulgent Meals

Chef Lee Anne Wong Dishes about Madrid-Style Meat Stew

07 Feb 2011

Chef Rodrigo de la Calle in Madridfusión 2011. Photo by: Courtesy of Madrid Fusión ©

Madrid Fusión Returns to Mexico

Spain’s best known gastronomic summit celebrates its second Mexican edition

05 Feb 2011

Basque chef Josean Martínez Alija. Photo by: José Luis López Zubiria

StarChefs Online Magazine Dedicates Issue to Spain

StarChefs.com has dedicated an entire issue to Spain

04 Feb 2011

Dropper with extra virgin olive oil. Photo by: Toya Legido & Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Olive Oil: Spanish Touch into the Sweet

Olive oil isn’t just for savoury foods, says the Los Angeles Times, a newspaper with one of the largest circulations in the United States

04 Feb 2011

Students in a Barcelona cooking school. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Welsh hotel opens cooking school in Spain

Entrepreneur draws on culinary relationships to launch venture

03 Feb 2011

People attending Sirha 2011. Photo by: Sirha

Sirha 2011 includes Spanish pavilion

Major food trade fair features 20 Spanish companies

03 Feb 2011

A young British chef cooking in the contest. Photo by: ICEX

Britain finds best young Spanish cuisine chef

2 winners come from The Salt Yard restaurant in London

02 Feb 2011

Cutting an Ibérico acorn-fed ham from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Cutthroat ham cutting competition held in France

Andalusia seeks to promote Iberico ham in northern neighbor

01 Feb 2011

Mahón-Menorca PDO Cheese. Photo by: Regulatory Council PDO

New Conquests for an Ancestral Cheese

Mahón-Menorca attempts to build a solid presence in Latin America

01 Feb 2011

Despaña Opens Wine Shop in NY

Angelica and Marcos Intriago open a unique Spanish Wines shop

01 Feb 2011

Burgos Celebrates Potatoes

Potatoes from Burgos get their moment in the spotlight this February, at the first ever Gastronomic Festival to celebrate these famed tubers.

01 Feb 2011

Chef José Antonio Campoviejo of El Corral del Indiano. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Asturian Flavours Go Gala in Madrid Fusión

Asturias sent its most prestigious chefs to Madrid to show off a special menu on one of the most important gastronomic events of the year, Madrid Fusión, which took place in the Feria de Madrid (IFEMA) between 25th and 27th January.

01 Feb 2011

Josean Martínez Alija Profiled in U.S. Online Magazine

In its January 2011 edition, the U.S. online magazine starchef.com devotes extensive coverage to Josean Martínez Alijan, chef at the Restaurante Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain.

31 Jan 2011

Chef Koldo Miranda, from Asturias. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Mesa & Sobremesa With a Taste of Asturias

Green Asturias delights the Green Hearts of Colombia

31 Jan 2011

A Spanish orange. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Culinary ties between Spain and UAE grow stronger

Olive oil, fresh fruit from Spain in demand in Middle East

31 Jan 2011

Chocolate from Spain. Photo by: Toya Legido/© ICEX

Alcazarén (Guatemala) to expand its Spanish portfolio

For more than half a century Alcazarén has been standing still in the food business.

30 Jan 2011

Verín Carnival 'Os Cigarrons' parade in Xantar 2011. Photo by: ©Xantar

Galicia presents gastronomy at Xantar 2011 fair

The second most popular reason for tourists to visit Galicia is its cuisine. The trade fair Xantar 2011 - Room XII Galician Gastronomy and Tourism aims to further promote the gastronomic appeal of Galicia. The 12th edition in 2011 will take place in the p

30 Jan 2011

Óscar Calleja. Photo by:©Restaurante Annua

Restaurante Annua Nabs Top Prize

Annua Restaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera (Cantabria), under the able hand of chef Óscar Calleja, was awarded the prize for Restaurant Revelation of the year at MadridFusion 2011, last week.

28 Jan 2011

Rincón de Soto pears. Photo by: ©Rincón de Soto PDO Regulatory Council

‘Rincón de Soto’ Pears Regulated by Newly Created Council

The creation of a Regulatory Council for the PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Pears de Rincón de Soto has been officially approved. This organisation will regulate the control of the production, quality and promotion of the pears of La Rioja. The Rio

28 Jan 2011

Ángel León Presents the First -Ever ‘Sea Sausages’

Followers of Andalusian chef Angel León’s career may remember his ingenious use of ground fish scales, his olive-stone charcoal, and his extraordinary ‘stone soup’ made by boiling a rock gathered from the sea bed.

27 Jan 2011

The 20 chefs of the ICEX program. Photo by: Fernando Villar/©ICEX

Chefs from 15 Countries to Become Spanish Gastronomic Ambassadors

The fourth edition of the Training of Young Professionals in Spanish Gastronomy was officially presented by the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX) at Madrid Fusión today.

26 Jan 2011

Ferrán Adrià. Photo by: Nelson Souto/©ICEX

Ferrán Adrià Takes Center Stage at Madrid Fusión

The culinary world let their collective jaws drop to the floor today, while simultaneously breathing a sigh of relief at finally hearing Ferrán Adrià answer the question on everybody’s mind. Now what?

26 Jan 2011

Pedro Subijana, president of Saborea España. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Murcia Joins ‘Saborea España’

Proof, if any were needed, that gastronomic tourism is the order of the day, is the success of the initiative known as ‘Saborea España’, whereby Spanish cities market themselves specifically as foodie destinations.

25 Jan 2011

Two Spanish restaurants make the New York Times

Barcelona and Andalusia's restaurants appear on NYT “10 Restaurants around the globe to keep an eye on in 2011” list.

25 Jan 2011

One of the tapas cooked by chef Borja Blázquez in Trilogía.

Spanish Alchemy in Venezuela

Celebrity chef Borja Blázquez represents Spanish flavors in culinary congress

24 Jan 2011

Cooking Spanish traditional paella. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Chicago based Café Ba-Ba-Rebba turns 25

Before most Americans had even heard of tapas, pintxos or paella, Café Ba-Ba-Reeba brought Spanish cuisine to the Lincoln Park area of Chicago.

24 Jan 2011

Spanish wine corks in La Tasca del Norte. Photo by: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

A New Tasca Affair in Puerto Rico

Spanish flavors are definitely not in crisis. On the contrary, they shine like the stars.

21 Jan 2011

Norteño's beef stew. Photo by: Adrienne Smith©ICEX

The Ages of Beef

On Thursday, January 20th, Spanish company Grupo Norteños hosted a fascinating tasting event that highlighted the most important of their high quality products: beef.

21 Jan 2011

Preserved anchovies from Cantabria. Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Cantabrian anchovy quality label

Two months before the start of the fishing season, a quality label has been developed to avoid anchovy fraud. Fraud has repeatedly occurred during throughout the last five years of anchovy fishing bans in the Cantabrian Sea.

20 Jan 2011

Santa María de Eunate (Navarre) in St. James Way. Photo by: Blanca Berlín/©ICEX

Best Book on European Wine 2010

The first edition of a new book series called “Enoturismo en el Camino de Santiago” (Wine Tourism on the Camino) has won the ‘Oscar’ of gastronomy, the Gourmand Wine Book Awards 2010, in the category of Best Book on European Wine.

20 Jan 2011

Tasting Spanish red wine. Photo by: Amador Toril/©ICEX

The Torres Appellation at Denominación Palacio

Food and wine pairing is a successful vehicle to introduce consumers to the flavors from Spain

18 Jan 2011

Illa de Riu Spanish rice. Photo by: Illa de Riu

A New Height for Rice

Illa de Riu markets Bomba and Bahía varieties in the area

18 Jan 2011

Valdeón blue cheese from Castile-Leon. Photo by: Luis Carré/©ICEX

Dine in Castile-Leon without Leaving Seattle

Explore the complex cuisine and well-balanced wines of Spain’s Castilla y Léon in La Taberna del Alabardero

18 Jan 2011

Ferra Adrià. Photo by: © elBulli Photo Archive

MadridFusion 2011

World-renowned chef Ferran Adrià of the Spanish restaurant El Bulli will reveal his plans for the future during MadridFusion 2011.

15 Jan 2011

Television’s Newest Chef

Spanish morning television show “Las Mañanas de Cuatro” (mornings on Channel Four) has incorporated a new cooking section featuring seasoned chef Andrés Madrigal.

15 Jan 2011

Chef Fina Puigdevall. Photo by: Tomás Zarza & Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish chef creates chocolate for Belgian company

Nine females chefs create delicious, unique box of chocolates

15 Jan 2011

Small cuttlefish from Galicia. Photo by: Islas Cíes Restaurnat

Islas Cíes, a New Taste of Spain in México

Galician inspired restaurant opens in Polanco

14 Jan 2011

Spanish extra virgin olive oils. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

An Olive Muse in Barbados

Spanish olive oil seduces British Caribbean consumers

13 Jan 2011

A vineyard in the Balearic Islands. Photo by: Oscar Pipkin/©ICEX

Enotur 2011

This coming 4th, 5th and 6th of November, Madrid will host the second edition of Enotur, a dedicated to wine and gastronomic tourism in Spain.

13 Jan 2011

Chef Santi Santamaría. Photo by: Miguel S. Moñita and Lucía M. Diz/©ICEX

Singapore food guide recognizes Spanish chef

Named “Best New Restaurant” by guide

12 Jan 2011

Urban Food Fair

The Urban Food, Catering and Vending Show will take place in Madrid’s IFEMA convention center on the 16th and 17th of February, 2011.

08 Jan 2011

A New Bodega Vasca in Puerto Rico

Spanish flavors inspire new restaurant openings

07 Jan 2011

Harvesting Caspe olives in Aragón. Photo by: Brindisa

One woman’s search for the perfect olive

Offers delicious Spanish food to UK consumers

04 Jan 2011

Cantabria’s gastronomic products were the main focus of the region’s tourism stands. ©Gobierno de Cantabria

Cantabria Introduces Itself as Gastronomic Region at Fitur 2011

Cantabria participated in the International Tourism Fair, Fitur 2011, which took place in Madrid between the 19th and 23rd of January.

04 Jan 2011

Pimentón from La Vera (Extremadura). Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

PDO Pimentón de Vera Will Be “Hot” in 2011

Epicurious, an influential U.S. website, prophesized that Pimentón de Vera will make a break through in popularity in 2011.

03 Jan 2011

Guatemala Olive Oil Experience

Seminars help appreciate Spanish Olives Oils in Central America

03 Jan 2011

Castillo de Tabernas Olive oil. Photo by: Castillo de Tabernas

Almería olive oil heads to China

Spanish company signs agreement to import its liquid gold

03 Jan 2011

Rural tourism is one of the Spain's attractions. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz ©ICEX

Fitur 2011

In its 31st year, this international tourism event will be held at Madrid’s IFEMA Convention Center from the 19th to the 23rd of January, 2011.

03 Jan 2011

Restaurant management classes will be held in Madrid Fusión. Photo by: Fernando de Madariaga/©ICEX

Back To School With MadridFusión

The organization of MadridFusión 2011 is providing all of its attendees with the unique opportunity to attend restaurant management classes at the prestigious IE Business School in Madrid.

02 Jan 2011

Complete Program Released for MadridFusion 2011

The much-anticipated complete program for MadridFusion 2011 has been released, and this year’s offerings do not disappoint.

02 Jan 2011

Spanish seafood. Photo by: Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Japanese Eye Galician seafood

Spanish products a hit on other side of the world

31 Dec 2010

Traditional Spanish croquettes. Photo by: ICEX

Spanish food festival hits the Philippines

Guests dine on Basque-chef’s treats

31 Dec 2010

Ensaimada from Majorca. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Where Ensaimada Becomes Mallorca

Ensaimadas are one of Spain’s most authentic flavors in Puerto Rico

31 Dec 2010

Piquillo de Lodosa, named after Lodosa, its geographic origin in Navarra. ©ICEX

Pimiento del Piquillo de Lodosa Contest

Itziar Uranga has won the contest of ‘pimiento del piquillo de Lodosa’ recipes. The contest took place in the restaurant of Baluarte in Pamplona at the end of December.

31 Dec 2010

Spanish Chefs Show Support

On the night of January 11th, gastronomes will have the opportunity to support chef Andrés R. Morilla, of El Claustro Restaurant in the AC Santa Paula in Granada, while enjoying delicious food prepared at the hands of some of Spain’s finest chefs.

29 Dec 2010

El Nuevo Molino restaurant. Photo by: ©El Nuevo Molino

Turbo Turbot served in Cantabrian Michelin-star restaurant

The one-Michelin-star restaurant El Nuevo Molino (The New Mill) in Puente Arce, which also boasts a sun in the Repsol Guide, has managed to serve an exceptionally big piece of turbot fish. The enormous turbot had the extraordinary weight of 8.5 kilos.

29 Dec 2010

Apple pie recipe shown in the exhibition. Photo by: ©Ministerio de Cultura

"La Cocina en su Tinta"

The Spanish National Library has inaugurated a new exposition entitled, "La Cocina en su Tinta" (cuisine in its own ink) that will depict the evolution of gastronomy and cooking from the Middle Ages to the present.

28 Dec 2010

Joan Roca. Photo by: Miguel S. Moñita y Lucía M. Diz/©ICEX

Culinary Doctorate

Catalan chef Joan Roca, of the three Michelin-star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca, has been awarded an honoris causa doctorate at the University of Girona, in northern Catalonia.

27 Dec 2010

Culinary techniques demonstrations will be held in Madrid Fusion. Photo by: ©ICEX

Science and Cooking in Madrid Fusion

The soon-to-be-held gastronomic event, Madrid Fusion, has just announced the list of new culinary techniques to be included in the demonstrations held on January 25th under the heading of Science and Cooking.

26 Dec 2010

Tapas Revolution Restaurant. Photo by: Tapas Revolution

Spanish chef opens restaurant in Westfield London

Bite-sized beauties delight Brits

23 Dec 2010

Traditional dancers in Santo Tomás market. Photo by: ©bilbainodepro.blogspot.com

Santo Tomás Market reaps success with local Basque products

The Santo Tomás Market, traditionally held on 21st December is an exciting start to the Christmas period, still bustling with the authentic feel of farmers coming to Bilbao to sell their produce.

23 Dec 2010

Spanish program promotes olive oils throughout Europe

Strategic countries savor Spain’s olive oils

22 Dec 2010

Chef José Andrés. Photo by: Think Food Group.

The Bazaar by José Andrés in New York Times Magazine

A recent edition of the New York Times Magazine gave a thumbs-up to The Bazaar by José Andrés as an example of a “traditionally opulent” dining-out experience that still exists in Los Angeles.

21 Dec 2010

Tapas Fridays

Tapas help promote Spanish gastronomy worldwide

21 Dec 2010

Olive Tree in Andalusia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Olive Oil Masters

Tastings and culinary demostrations help appreciate the excellence of the flavors from Spain.

21 Dec 2010

Moment of a ham adoption. Photo by: ©www.jamonesdospuntocero.com

Adopt-A-Ham 2.0

Ham adoption schemes have been around for years. It has always seemed like a good idea to get the customer involved in a product, follow the process if only from a distance, and pay for it at the end.

21 Dec 2010

Dominicans Open Jaleo

In the city’s gastronomic jaleo the flavors of Spain remain among the most demanded.

20 Dec 2010

Chicken liver mousse course. Photo by: Mercat a la Planxa

A Taste of Spain in Chicago

In a late-November report, the website catavino.net gave a glowing review to the downtown Chicago restaurant Mercat a la Planxa.

20 Dec 2010

Aguas de Mondariz bottes. Photo by: Aguas de Mondariz

Galician Spa in the Caribbean Sea

Bottled waters from Spain are also a top quality food product

20 Dec 2010

Artichoke crop in Navarre. Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Tudela Artichoke has Fallen Victim to Early November Frosts

The low temperatures of November have interrupted the harvesting and have damaged part of the crop of the greatly appreciated Tudela artichoke.

20 Dec 2010

Spanish sea greens charm Mexican palates

Porto Muiños, first Spanish company devoted to seaweed

19 Dec 2010

Spanish preserved anchovies. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish food in Taiwan

fforts to captivate Taiwanese consumers underway

19 Dec 2010

Tables olives from Spain. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

UK food Blog Features Spanish Product

Spain’s table olives leave an impression up north

19 Dec 2010

Olive oil brands from Andalusia. Photo by: Courtesy of Viajes & Vinos

Puerto Ricans discover the flavors of Andalucía

Olive oil is Andalucía’s top selling food product in Puerto Rico. But not the only one.

19 Dec 2010

New Madrid Fusion For 2011

The 2011 edition of Madrid Fusion will include two new spaces: Dulce Fusión, dedicated to all things sweet and breads; and Enofusión, dedicated to wine.

17 Dec 2010

Chef Bixente Muñoz. Photo by: Bar Gran Sol

Dutch Press Features Spanish Miniature Cuisine

Pintxos on the front page

17 Dec 2010

Cúrate Restaurant in Nashville. Photo by: Heirloom Group

Cúrate Tapas bar scheduled to open in North Carolina

Next Spring, North Carolina will be the home of a new Spanish restaurant named 'Cúrate', which promises to raise the bar and set new standards for restaurants in Asheville.

16 Dec 2010

Spanish Cuisine, a Major Hit in Poland

Named Best Restaurant by prestigious national paper

16 Dec 2010

Sergio and Javier Torres. Photo by: DosCielos

Brazil’s TAM Airlines to serve Spanish food

Mediterranean diet to be main focus in Javier and Sergio Torres menus

15 Dec 2010

Cantabria celebrates seventh edition of local product fair

Cantabria has many reasons to be proud of its gastronomy and its local products were in the spotlights again this month at the seventh edition of the ‘Feria del Producto de Cantabria’ (Fair of the Product of Cantabria).

14 Dec 2010

Cardoon in cream sauce with almonds. Toya Legido/©ICEX

Corella Teach Locals how to Cook Cardoon

Corella celebrated the third edition of the ‘Red Cardoon Days’, which lasted from 2nd until 12th December. Not everybody was happy with the timing of the festival. “It should be held closer to Christmas”, complained some stallholders.

14 Dec 2010

Dauro and Aubocassa extra virgin olive oils. Photo by: Roda

Spanish wine and olive oil served at Nobel Prize dinner

Red wine Cirsion and olive oil Dauro go to the party

13 Dec 2010

Gourmet Fair Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The upcoming 25th anniversary edition of the Salon International de Gourmets will be held from the 11th to the 14th of April in Madrid’s IFEMA convention center.

13 Dec 2010

Fruits and vegetables from Spain. Photo by: ©ICEX

Spanish exports of fruit and veg are looking up

94% of exports head elsewhere in the European Union, with Germany (accounting for 23%), France (20%) and the UK (12%) heading the list.

11 Dec 2010

Peñafiel Medieval Castle, in Castile-Leon. Photo by: Carlos Tejero/©ICEX

Top U.S. Wine Blog Visits Spain

Enobytes.com, an award-winning U.S. website devoted to wine, ran a report in late November about a culinary visit to Spain.

10 Dec 2010

Two types of turrón from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish turrón is a hit around the world

Spain’s Christmas delicacy delights the world

10 Dec 2010

Ibérico Cheese. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Say Cheese… Spanish García Baquero!

Spanish cheese-maker García Baquero works on the expansion of international markets for Spanish cheeses

09 Dec 2010

One of the stands with crorizos. Photo by: © Inerzia Comunicación

Madrid Re-opens Gastronomic Market

The Temas de Arte Foundation and the Madrid City Hall present La Plaza, an urban gastronomic market that will be held in the city from the 10th to the 19th of December on Calle Ibiza.

09 Dec 2010

‘Steak Party’ is Most Popular Gourmet Event in Tolosa

The ‘Tolosa steak party’ turns the town into ‘one big grill’ as most of its steakhouses take their grill outside to the Tinglado Market to enjoy a typical menu: large steak, peppers, salad, cured hams, asparagus, cheese and almond biscuits.

09 Dec 2010

Madrid Gets Organic

For the third year in a row, the Spanish Federation of Companies with Organic Products, better known as FEPECO, will be hosting an all-day symposium in Madrid, entitled the National Conference on Organic Foods and Gastronomy.

08 Dec 2010

Traditional 'banderilla', a typical Spanish tapa. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

A Small Taste of Spain in Havana

Cuba succumbs to Spanish flavors

08 Dec 2010

The new Repsol Guide. Photo by: © Repsol

Sun Shines on Restaurants

The New 2011 Repsol Guide for Spain and Portugal has just been released, bringing renown to the 371 restaurants in Spain who possess coveted Repsol Soles (suns), the guide’s badge for excellence.

07 Dec 2010

People's Daily' publishes article on Spanish olive oil

The article covers a Chinese reporter’s trip to three olive mills in Cordoba, which is a famous province known for producing olive oil

07 Dec 2010

New Labelling for Murcia’s Meat

Today’s consumers demand as much information as possible about the food they intend to purchase. A new label for meat products from Murcia aims to inform prospective consumers as to the origin and quality of the products in question.

05 Dec 2010

Green table olives. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spreading the word about table olives

Joint efforts promote olives in key markets

05 Dec 2010

Ibérico ham and 'pan con tomate', traditional tapas from Spain. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Cooking classes in La Tienda

La Tienda is an online retail store specializing in fine Spanish products since 1996.

05 Dec 2010

Typical Tarta de Santiago. Photo by: Blanca Berlín/©ICEX

Gijón and Santiago turn local gastronomy into trump card

Gijón and Santiago have bundled their forces under the brand of 'Saborea España' (Savour Spain), which groups Spanish cities with the aim of boosting tourism through promoting their local gastronomy.

05 Dec 2010

Palancares awarded cheeses. Photo by: © Palancares Alimentación S.L.

Murcia Cheeses Win Top Award

Murcia is not widely known in Great Britain for its dairy products. But this may now begin to change, since two cheeses from the region have won top awards at a leading food fair in the UK last month.

04 Dec 2010

Cooking Valencia-style paella. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Vietnamese chef pleases with paella

A taste of Spain in Vietnam

04 Dec 2010

Traditional gazpacho from Andalusia. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Beer, Wine and Tapas in Vallarta

Chef Pedro Martín leads presentation of traditional Spanish recipes in Mexican culinary festival

04 Dec 2010

The new course is entitled Modern Cuisine Specialist. Photo by: Miguel S. Moñita y Lucía M. Diz/©ICEX

University of Salamanca, Sharpening Knives and Skills

The University of Salamanca and the regional Association for Restaurant Industry Professionals have announced a new course entitled “Modern Cuisine Specialist”, which will start classes in February of 2011.

03 Dec 2010

Bar Basque shines in New York Magazine

Jeffrey Chodorow’s Bar Basque at the Eventi Hotel, has just received a two-star rating from New York Magazine.

03 Dec 2010

One Spanish traditional rice dish. Photo by: Ignacio Muñoz-Seca/©ICEX

First paella party organized in Beijing

A restaurant in Beijing celebrated the first event focused just on this Spanish traditional dish.

03 Dec 2010

Tasting Andalusia in Beijing

he Trade Promotion Agency of Andalusia promotes Andalusian cuisine and products in China.

02 Dec 2010

Chocolate bombons. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish sweets engulf the Gulf

Galician chef and team working on special gastronomy project in Kuwait

02 Dec 2010

The flavors of Asturias lead the spirit of Grupo Cassatt in Mexico.

Grupo Cassatt renews its Spanish flavor in Mexico

Spanish cultural centers in Mexico City take pride in their culinary offer

01 Dec 2010

‘Los Cameros’ Rioja Cheese Wins 6 Medals

Six “Los Cameros” cheeses, two of which have a guarantee of quality and origin and four of which are registered and certified by the Riojan regional government, were awarded a medal at the Cheese Awards 2010.

01 Dec 2010

Restaurant and bar owners present their own creations to promote the gastronomy of Álava during the ‘Week of the Casserole’. ©Ayuntamiento de Vitoria

Celebration of Wine and Gastronomy in Vitoria

In Vitoria, December is a good month to highlight their gastronomic offering. Restaurant owners participate in the ‘Casserole Week’ to promote the regional cuisine.

30 Nov 2010

Azurmendi restaurant wins its sencond star.

2011 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal Released

Four restaurants in Spain have gained a coveted second Michelin star, while seventeen received their first in the 2011 'Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal' which was presented in San Sebastian last week.

30 Nov 2010

Josean Martínez Alija. Photo: © José Luis López Zubiria

Revealed: The ‘New’ Guggenheim Restaurant

Speaking at San Sebastian’s Gastronomika conference, Josean Martínez Alija reveals some of the details regarding the opening of the ‘new’ Guggenheim restaurant, set to open in Spring 2011.

30 Nov 2010

Spanish green table olives. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Products at the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) organizes the 2nd Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival, where Spanish products start to be represented and appreciated by locals.

30 Nov 2010

Spain looks to export the art of ham cutting

European countries welcome ham seminars and classes

29 Nov 2010

San Sebastián is the city with the most Michelin stars per capita. Photo by: Ignacio Muñoz-Seca/©ICEX

Michelin guide for Spain announced in San Sebastián

The new Michelin guide 2011 for Spain and Portugal was revealed in San Sebastián, the city with the most Michelin stars per capita in the world, at the end of November 2010.

29 Nov 2010

A 'Masía', the Catalonian typical farmhouse. Photo by: Piedad Sancho-Mata/©ICEX

Farm Direct

As many consumers are becoming more aware of what they put on their plate, the demand for buying direct from the producer grows. Accessing locally grown, quality products straight from the source is a trend that many want to be part of.

28 Nov 2010

A traditional Ibérico ham 'bocadillo' from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

100 Montaditos opens up shop outside Spain

Company brings tiny, tasty sandwiches to new countries

28 Nov 2010

Martín Berasategui. Photo: Miguel S. Moñita y Lucía M. Diz /©ICEX

7th Michelin star breaks Spanish records

The 2011 edition of the Michelin Guide has awarded its seventh star to Martin Berasategui for his restaurant Santo at the EME Hotel in Seville. Incredibly, the restaurant’s award comes just nine months after he took charge of the kitchen.

28 Nov 2010

Vegetables preserves from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish foods hold workshop in India

Active efforts to introduce Spanish products into foreign market well under way

27 Nov 2010

Carme Ruscalleda in his restaurant in San Pol de Mar, Catalonia. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Sant Pau in Japan maintains its two stars

Michelin Guide recognizes Ruscalleda’s exceptional cuisine

26 Nov 2010

Gastrofestival 2011

The much-anticipated 2011 edition of Madrid Fusion is not the only gastronomic event that Madrid has to look forward to in the New Year.

26 Nov 2010

Chufa de Valencia and a tall glass of cool orxata. Photo by: © Regulatory Council Chufa de Valencia DOP

Tigernuts

This year’s harvest has begun for one of Spain’s most unique products, the chufa de Valencia—tigernut.

26 Nov 2010

Caelis Restaurant in Barcelona. Photo by: © Caelis

Estrellas

Spanish restaurants continue their assault on the world of 'alta cocina' with numerous new stars in the 101rst edition of the Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal.

25 Nov 2010

1080 Recetas de Cocina

Alianza publishing house has just presented the new and updated edition of Simone Ortega’s bible of Spanish cooking, '1080 Recetas de Cocina'.

25 Nov 2010

New book on history of Spanish olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil from Andalusia, the book’s protagonist

25 Nov 2010

Children's workshop in Cortijo Urbano. Photo by: © Cortijo Urbano.

Cortijo Urbano Fair

The ‘Cortijo Urbano’ Fair – or to give it its English name, Urban Farm – is described as a ‘novel and exclusive event with the Mediterranean diet as argument and olive oil as protagonist’.

24 Nov 2010

LA Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Photo by: © LA Organic.

LA Organic Wins Leading Olive Oil Prize

It is not every day that a Spanish olive oil wins a prize in an Italian competition. All the more reason, therefore, to rejoice over the presence of LA Organic Oro Intense among the winning 20 oils in this year’s Flos Olei guide.

23 Nov 2010

Juan Mari Arzak in his cooking lab. Photo by: Miguel S. Moñita and Lucía Diz/©ICEX

Arzak participates in food event in Colombia

Cuisine marked by innovation, technology, creativity.

23 Nov 2010

Spanihs chef José Andrés. Photo by: © Think Food Group

Top culture award for chef José Andrés

Award recognizes his efforts to spread Spanish cuisine abroad

22 Nov 2010

Ibérico pig. Photo by: Anke Van Wijck/©ICEX

“The Excellencies of the Pig”

Last week in Madrid, celebrated author and member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Gastronomy, Ismael Díaz Yubero presented his new book, "Las Excelencias del Cerdo" (The Excellencies of the Pig), published by Tradigan S.A.

22 Nov 2010

Pastry chef Oriol Balaguer. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Oriol Balaguer in New York City

The Catalan famous pastry chef introduces in NY his acclaimed panetonne for Christmas season

21 Nov 2010

Taberna del Alabardero in Seattle. Photo by: © Taberna del Alabardero Restaurant

A Spanish Thanksgiving

Taberna del Alabardero in Seattle is putting on an unusual Thanksgiving dinner this week.

20 Nov 2010

Spanish green table olives. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Olives from Spain on Mexican Tour

A significant market interest in table olives renews promotional efforts.

19 Nov 2010

Mechanical fruit storage in Valencia. Photo by: Herrera/Kominek/©ICEX

MERCASA Report 2010

MERCASA’s annual report on Food Production, Distribution and Consumption in Spain 2010 reveals that this is one of the most solid sectors in the Spanish economy even in the current climate of international crisis.

18 Nov 2010

Juan Mari Arzak at Estoril Film Festival

A Basque vision of cuisine and art

18 Nov 2010

Preserved mussels from Galicia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

The Colossal Flavors of Spanish Seafood

Two Galician suppliers manufacture canned seafood for Caribbean market leader Coloso Foods

18 Nov 2010

Top score for Spanish Olive Oil in Flos Olei

Spanish brand among the top 20

18 Nov 2010

Puerto Rico Welcomes Mahou

Premium beers reach new audiences.

18 Nov 2010

Spanish saffron, key ingredient to a authentic paella. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

The Art of Cooking Paella Well

If you’ve never cooked paella yourself, the rice dish may seem pretty easy to get right.

17 Nov 2010

Danish Night of Culture with Spanish Flavor

There are no many Spanish restaurants in Copenhaguen but one of them is El Tapeo, which took part in the last Night of Culture celebrated in the city.

17 Nov 2010

One of the participants tastes a Spanish red wine. Photo by: © Rita Álvarez Tudela

Chinese Gets to Know How to Match Spanish Foods and Wines

Forty Chinese food and wine experts took a two-day course in Beijing, organized by the “The Wine Academy of Spain”

17 Nov 2010

Extra virgin olive oil from Jaén, Andalusia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Brazil Develops a Taste for Spanish Olive Oil

From Jaén, Spain to Sao Paolo, Brazil

17 Nov 2010

Pimentón de la Vera (PDO) is included in 'Extrema Selección'. Photo by: © Regulatory Council Pimentón de la Vera DOP

Extrema Selección Prizes

With no less than 10 Designations of Origin (DO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), the region of Extremadura already boasts a wide range of top-quality food products recognised both nationally and Europe-wide.

16 Nov 2010

Extra virgin olive oil from Bodegas Roda. Photo by: © Manel Armengol. Roda

The 'Oily' Dimension of Spanish Wine

Consumers in México and central America appreciate extra virgin olive oils produced using oenological principles.

16 Nov 2010

Spanish extra virgin olive oil brands. Photo by: © B. Fernández & Hermanos

B. Fernández, a Leader of Spanish Food Distribution in Puerto Rico

B. Fernández’s product portfolio remains loyal to the company’s Spanish origins.

16 Nov 2010

Spanihs chef Mikel Alonso. Photo by: © Erika del Paso. Biko Restaurant

Colombia Welcomes Spanish Chef Mikel Alonso

Colombian gourmands enjoyed a culinary demonstration with Spanish flavors and culinary techniques

15 Nov 2010

Spanish Cuisine’s Fest in Santo Domingo

opular gastronomic event seeks to bring Spanish cuisine closer to the Dominican Republic.

15 Nov 2010

Idiazabal PDO cheeses. Ignacio Muñoz-Seca/©ICEX

Week of Idiazabal Cheese in Madrid

For the fifth year in a row, lucky Madrileños (Madrid residents) will be able to taste wonderful Idiazábal cheeses in Madrid for a week this November.

15 Nov 2010

And the Winner is…

Spain may be by the far the world’s leading producer of olive oil, but the excellence of its best extra-virgin oils has not always been recognised in the international marketplace. Italian olive oils have tended to reap the major prizes.

14 Nov 2010

Pearls from Spain

Tasty pearls made with the spherification cooking technique created by Ferran Adrià may decorate your food.

14 Nov 2010

Mexico Prefers Spain’s Table Olives

lives from Spain develops initiatives to demonstrate the gastronomic applications of table olives in the Mexican market

14 Nov 2010

Ferran - The inside story of elBulli and the man who reinvented food' frontpage.

Andrew Colman Writes Ferran Adria’s Biography

Ferran - The inside story of elBulli and the man who reinvented food' by award winning food writer Colman Andrews is a thorough biography about the culinary genius' life

14 Nov 2010

Chef Jose Andrés Leads Movement to Help Poor Countries

0World Central Kitchen is an initiative led by Chef José Andrés.

14 Nov 2010

Gordal table olive variety. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish table olives in the spotlight

Spain leads in table olive production in quantity and quality

14 Nov 2010

The team involved in the studies. Photo by: © Manuel Castells

What Kind of Calories do you Eat?

Two studies conducted in the Department of Nutrition, Food Science, Physiology and Toxicology of the School of Pharmacy of the University of Navarra have demonstrated that not all calories are equally fattening.

14 Nov 2010

Ilovaceite.com Caters to Eastern Europe

Spanish Olive oil website continues to expand abroad

13 Nov 2010

Spanish pork loin, a traditional tapa. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Tapas, a Danish food trend

Giving food coupons to buy tapas meals was an appealing idea at a conference about food trends in Copenhagen.

13 Nov 2010

Serrano ham. Photo by: Yoya Legido/©ICEX

Spain Attends SIAL Paris 2010

Spanish ham wows, Spanish companies take home prizes

13 Nov 2010

Traitional Spanish gazpacho. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Food Touches Down in Egypt

Spain and Egypt celebrate fine dining, cultural exchange

12 Nov 2010

Ole Restaurant in Beijing. Photo by: © Ole Restaurant

Spanish Restaurant Opens a New Floor in Beijing

Entrepreneur Victor Garcia de Blas, chef Luis Ramos and their partner Wang Yang held an opening ceremony in Beijing in which they introduced the public to the third floor of their business.

11 Nov 2010

Chef Pedro Larumbe. Photo by: © Rita Álvarez

Pedro Larumbe: “I am proud of my work at Shanghai Expo”

At the restaurant, visitors have tasted Spanish dishes that use products already known by them because of their presence in daily Chinese life, like rice, pork, fish or seafood.

10 Nov 2010

Spain: the Persimmon Capital of Europe

Welcome to Spain, land of the persimmon

10 Nov 2010

Palo Cortado Tapas Bar in Brooklyn, New York. Photo by: © Palo Cortado

New Tapas and Wine Bar Opens in Brooklyn

Palo Cortado is the new kid on the block in Carrol Gardens, the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood.

10 Nov 2010

Black table olives from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Table Olives in the Spotlight

Spain leads in table olive production in quantity and quality

10 Nov 2010

Ternera gallega PGI. Photo by: Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Galician Veal Grows By Two Percent in 2010

The tradition and history of producing Galician veal is famous. Growth for 2010 is predicted to be 2% and with new initiatives being pushed by the PGI and a real commitment from farmers, 2011 promises more success.

10 Nov 2010

Bruno Oteiza and Mikel Alonso, from Biko Restaurant. Photo by: © Erica del Paso

Culinary Training in México Features the Best of Spain

Mikel Alonso shares his experience with Mexican culinary arts students

10 Nov 2010

Chocolate truffles from Spain. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish Chocolate in National Geographic Traveler

he November 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler takes a look at Spain’s chocolate traditions.

09 Nov 2010

Burela albacore tunna dish, by Pepe Solla. Photo by: © Casa Solla

A Taste of Galicia in Venezuela

Gastronomic congress in Venezuela highlights Galician cuisine and wines.

09 Nov 2010

Differente cheeses from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©

Beyond Bread, the Flavors of Spain

Bakery shops in Puerto Rico have become centers to disseminate Spanish gastronomy and ingredients.

09 Nov 2010

Expojamón 2010

Spanish ham is a world-beating success story. Exports of cured ham from Spain hit 20,000 tons last year and are still growing, with a 5.9% increase in the first quarter of this year with respect to 2009.

09 Nov 2010

Picudo olive variety. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Olive Oil Seminar in Guatemala

There is a growing interest and demand for Spanish olive oil in Guatemala.

08 Nov 2010

Bonbons: crema catalana, saffron, Pedro Ximénez, citrics. Photo by: © Xoco Art

Sweet Spanish Revolution in Panama

Xocoart has been a platform to re-shape Panama’s sweet cuisine with Spanish concepts and techniques

07 Nov 2010

Sirha All Set For 2011 in Lyon

Last week in Madrid, Sirha presented its plans for the 2011 edition of the Sirha convention, which will be held from the 22nd through the 26th of January in Lyon, France.

07 Nov 2010

Competition poster. Photo by: © Foods from Spain.

Spanish Young Chef of the Year Competition

The prize of this year’s Spanish chef of the year competition has been revealed to be 3-Michelin starred restaurant Akelarre in San Sebastián, run by one of the Basque Country’s most famous chefs, Pedro Subijana.

07 Nov 2010

Dehesa de la Granja products. Photo by: © Grupo Pesquera

Grupo Pesquera Takes On Food

Grupo Pesquera has released its very first line of gourmet food products, which are being marketed under the label Dehesa La Granja.

06 Nov 2010

Chefs will be judged on their preparation of a recipe in real time. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

First Semifinal of Spanish ‘Cook of the Year’

The semifinal round of the prestigious ‘Cocinero del Año’ (Cook of the Year) competition kicks off this month in Murcia. The contest, which is aimed at professional cooks of 23 and older, is presided over by three-Michelin-star chef Martín Berasategui.

05 Nov 2010

Bread from Galicia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Eating Madrid Puts Down its Fork

Eating Madrid is hosting its last gastronomic fair of the year this weekend, November 4th – 7th in the Plaza de Santa Cruz.

05 Nov 2010

Organic 'jamones' in BioCultura. Photo: Adrienne Smith/©ICEX

BioCultura Madrid 2010

Today was the first day of BioCultura Madrid 2010, held in the Pabellón de Cristal in Madrid’s Casa de Campo from the 4th – 7th of November.

04 Nov 2010

High quality Spanish fish preserves. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Flavors of Spain Highlighted in El Salvador

Commercial fairs and gastronomic tastings featured among the promotional activities held to commemorate the Spanish heritage.

04 Nov 2010

Extra virgin olive oil from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

India Gets a Taste of Spanish Cuisine

Food consortium brings the flavors of Spain to Indian soil

04 Nov 2010

José Andrés will be one of the shining culinary stars at the 2011 Cayman Cookout. Photo by: © THINKfoodGROUP

José Andrés Takes the Favors of Spain to the Cayman Islands

Sybarites attending the 2011 Cayman Cookout will enjoy a delicious tour through Spanish wines and cuisine.

03 Nov 2010

Ibérico ham from acorn-fed Ibérico pigs. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

On the Trail of Ibérico in México and Central America

Less restrictive import regulations and a growing consumer demand make Ibérico ham more easily available in México, Central America and the Caribbean

03 Nov 2010

2010 National Food Service Industry Awards Announced

The Spanish Food Service Industry Federation has published the 2010 National Food Service Industry Awards for excellence.

03 Nov 2010

Gastronomic Secrets

The Guadalajara City Hall is inviting people to uncover the city’s gastronomic secrets, in two different sessions that will take place on the 30 and 31st of October, and the 13th and 14th of November.

02 Nov 2010

Spanish Restaurant in Japan Awarded 3 Michelin Stars

Michelin Guide awards three stars to Ca Sento, a restaurant located in Japan.

02 Nov 2010

Spain to Compete in World Pastry Cup 2011

Spain is among the candidates vying for the pastry title

01 Nov 2010

Technology importance is increasing in today kitchens. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

FIAL 2010

The importance of technology, on the one hand, and a wider commercial presence on the other, are reflected in the programme at this year’s FIAL (Feria Iberica de la Alimentación), to be held in Don Benito (Badajoz) from 3rd-6th November.

01 Nov 2010

Chorizo sausage with Puerto Rican pineapple sauce. Photo by: © Dino Velvet

The Flavors of Spain Turn on the Heat in Puerto Rican TV Show

Spanish-trained Puerto Rican chef teaches the secrets of Spanish ingredients in local culinary preparations

01 Nov 2010

Spanish fish preserves. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish Gastronomy in Food & Hotel China

Major Spanish presence at the largest sector trade fair in Asia.

31 Oct 2010

Feria del Vino y Denominación de Origen in Torremolinos

The Costa del Sol once again celebrates the love of wine and food at the 11th edition of the 'Feria del Vino y Denominacion de Origen'.

30 Oct 2010

The Basque Country Pintxo Championship 2010

In its 5th year, the annual ‘Euskal Herria Pintxos Championship’ took place between 18th and 25th October in the beautiful, fortified town of Hondarribia, situated along the Basque coast between San Sebastian and Biarritz.

30 Oct 2010

Spanish pimentón (paprika). Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spain Exhibits at Dubai Food Fair

Specialty food festival in Dubai features international cuisine for industry professionals

30 Oct 2010

Spanish Olive Oil Showcase

Ripe versus green? Grade of bitterness? Notes of grass, leaves, tomatoes, or something else?

29 Oct 2010

BuscaSetas 2010

The fourth annual Jornadas Gastronómicas de las Setas de Castilla y León (Castile-Leon Wild Mushroom Gastronomy Sessions) kick-off next Tuesday, November 2, and will last for two weeks until November 14th.

28 Oct 2010

9th Edition of Madrid Fusion Takes Shape

The much-anticipated program for the 2011 edition of Madrid Fusion has been released, with a roster of famous chefs that would make Michelin blush.

27 Oct 2010

(One Of) Adrià’s Next Steps

The biggest question on the gastronomic street these days is surely this: What is Ferran Adrià going to do next with the closing of El Bulli?

27 Oct 2010

Albariño grapes in Galicia. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

2010 Worlds of Flavor Conference to Open in the Napa Valley

Japan and its cuisine are the focus of the 2010 Worlds of Flavor Conference, taking place November 4-6 at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus in the Napa Valley, but that doesn’t mean Spain will be absent.

27 Oct 2010

Olive oil preparation process. Photo by: Piedad Sancho-Mata/©ICEX

Winning with Truffles

A National Truffle Cooking Contest for young chefs will be held next November 8th in Soria, within the framework of the “Active Promotion of Truffles” project.

26 Oct 2010

The Bazaar by José Andrés Restaurant. Photo by: © The Bazaar

2011 Los Angeles and San Francisco Zagat Ratings Released

Spanish restaurateurs—and diners—in the Los Angeles and San Francisco regions should be pleased with the recently released 2011 Zagat surveys for those areas.

24 Oct 2010

Martín Berasategui, Pedro Subijana and Andoni Adúriz. Photo: © Lotus PR

Basque chefs in London

The Spanish Tourist Board work with Basque chefs to promote Spanish gastronomy

23 Oct 2010

El Taller de Gastronomía de Huesca runs from the end of October 2010 until the end of March 2011

Huesca Returns to Culinary Spotlight

The seventh edition of El Taller de Gastronomía de Huesca is underway!

22 Oct 2010

Can Jubany restaurant in Calldetenes, near Vic. Photo by: © Can Jubany

Refurbish Can Jubany Reopens

After two months of intense refurbishment, Can Jubany has reopened its doors.

21 Oct 2010

Joselito's ham case designed by Rafael Moneo. Photo: © Joselito

Jamón by Design

World renowned architect Rafael Moneo and the Moneo Brock Studio, headed by his daughter Belén Moneo and Jeff Brock, have designed this year’s Colección Armadura for Joselito Premium 2010 gourmet products.

21 Oct 2010

Orange from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Citrus Exporter Teams Up with M&S

Spanish citrus specialist Martinavarro has joined together with UK grocery retailer Marks & Spencer to launch a new pack format.

21 Oct 2010

A glass of Fino Sherry Wine. Photo by: ©ICEX

Best of Spain on Display in Harrods

The Spanish Tourist Board together with the Basque Country and the region of Andalusia has joined forces with famous London department store Harrods to promote the styles and flavours of both regions.

19 Oct 2010

Deguste Espanha: Spain in Brazil

The IV Deguste Espanha, an event that offers the opportunity to get in touch with the taste of Spanish food and beverage industry, took place last september, 29 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sao Paulo.

18 Oct 2010

José Andrés in the New York Times

In an article in last week’s food section of the New York Times the Spanish chef José Andrés talked extensively about one of his new ventures in Las Vegas.

18 Oct 2010

Chef Jesús Nuñez. Photo by: © Graffit Restaurant

Spanish Chef Jesus Nunez Opening Restaurant in NYC

After 15 successful years as a chef and restauranteur in his native Spain, Chef Jesus Nunez finally landed in New York City.

17 Oct 2010

Chef Ferran Adrià Announce New Plan for elBulli in New York

Visionary chef Ferran Adrià will be showing plan of the much-anticipated "reinvention" of elBulli in New York City in March 2011.

16 Oct 2010

A box of 18 chocolate pieces called 'Tapas'. Photo by: © Summerbird

Tapas, the Danish Way

In Danish gastronomy a ‘little something’ is now identical with ‘tapas’.

16 Oct 2010

Exhibition poster. Photo by: © Fundación La Caixa

Painting as Cooking, Cooking as Painting

Currently on show at the CaixaForum Barcelona is an unmissable Miquel Barceló exhibition

16 Oct 2010

Rendering of new Plaça La Gardunya. Photo: © Ajuntament de Barcelona

Recouping a Great Square

The square behind Barcelona’s iconic La Boqueria market has been a mostly-wasted space for too long. Until recently, Plaça La Gardunya housed a parking lot as well as a confusion of delivery trucks and monster garbage containers.

15 Oct 2010

Igor San Roman. Photo by: © www.feis-food.com

Social networking with Gastronomy

Feis Food is a new social networking site designed to link professionals and create new friendships via Facebook.

15 Oct 2010

Chefs Dani García and Víctor Gutiérrez in Mistura 2010. Photo by: © Víctor Gutiérrez

Spain: Mistura’s Culinary Star

The Discovery of America ignited a culinary encounter between Spain and the New World countries.

15 Oct 2010

Traditional Basque pintxo. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Spectacular Spain Festival Brings New Flavors to Manila

Spanish cuisine, wine and music feature in 2-week event

14 Oct 2010

Boquería Restaurant in New York. Photo by: © Boquería Restaurant

Boquería NY Receives Bib Gourmand Rating

Boqueria, (named after the famous market in Barcelona) has just received a Bib Gourmand rating.

14 Oct 2010

Pancracio Chocolates Now Available at Bergdorf Goodman

The Spanish artisanal designer chocolate line Pancracio is now available at New York City’s classic destination for all things high-end.

14 Oct 2010

Fruit Fusión conference. Photo by: © Madrid Fusión

Fruit Fusión 2010

Madrid Fusión has recently released the updated program for Fruit Fusion 2010, the second annual gastronomic conference on Fruits and Vegetables, to be held within the framework of the Fruit Attraction Trade Fair in Madrid.

13 Oct 2010

Bar Basque in New York. Photo by: © Bar Basque

Bar Basque opens at the Eventi Hotel in New York

Jeffrey Chodorow’s new restaurant at the Eventi Hotel is open for business. Designed by Syd Mead, the visionary behind futuristic films Blade Runner and Aliens, Bar Basque is white hot.

13 Oct 2010

Traditional Valencian-style paella. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Socarrat Paella Bar to Open Second Location in NYC

Following the success of the original Socarrat in Chelsea, owner Lolo Manso is opening a second location in Nolita

12 Oct 2010

Traditional Galicia-style octopus. Photo by: Felix Lorrio/©ICEX

Amada Restaurant in Philadelphia Celebrates 5th Anniversary.

Iron Chef Jose Garcés is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Amada, his acclaimed tapas bar and restaurant in Philadelphia.

12 Oct 2010

The contest will encourage creativity among Extremadura young cooks. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Extremadura Creative Cuisine Contest

Extremadura’s cuisine has made great strides in recent years. In order to consolidate its successes, however, it needs to focus more on the young.

11 Oct 2010

Brava Potatoes with alioli sauce and pimentón (Spanish paprika). Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Spain in 'Saveur' Magazine

Food from Valencia makes a double appearance in the October issue of the U.S. gourmet magazine 'Saveur'

10 Oct 2010

tapas bar in Spain. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Little Dishes, Big Competition

The City of Valladolid VI National Pinchos and Tapas Competition has been convened for the 8-10th of November, and will once again be held in the city’s Acera de Recoletos.

08 Oct 2010

Toñi Vicente. Phptp by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Toñi Vicente opens new restaurant ‘Laurel’

Since mid-April, chef Toñi Vincente has been quietly working away at her new restaurant, Laurel, located on Galicia’s sandy shores.

08 Oct 2010

Wild mushrooms. Photo by: Tomás Zarza/©ICEX

Gastronomic Conference Returns to Soria

“Soria Gastronómica” is back and for the second year in a row will be hosting the International Congress on Mycology, to be held on the 18th and 19th of October in the Aula Magna Tirso de Molina in Soria.

07 Oct 2010

Degusta Madrid is back

Degusta Madrid will once again be in full swing in Spain’s capital city, this year from October 12th to the 24th.

06 Oct 2010

Organic farming. Photo by: Fernando Madariaga/©ICEX

Local Seed Varieties in Andalusia

Local and traditional varieties of fruit and vegetables, often called heirloom varieties, have been in danger of extinction in Spain ever since the introduction of high-yielding varieties and intensive farming techniques.

06 Oct 2010

A slice of Serrano ham. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Sherry and tapas in Copenhagen concert house

Spanish conductor Raphael Frübeck de Burgos brings not only Spanish soloists, but also Sherry and Serrano ham to meet with the Danes.

06 Oct 2010

Sukatalde presentation. Photo by: © www.gastronomiavasca.eu

Young chefs unite

14 young Basque chefs claim they are making history by deciding to work together. Time will tell whether they can make the impression on Spanish cuisine that their grand predecessors managed back in the 70s.

05 Oct 2010

Otoño Mágico' poster. Photo by: © www.valledelambroz.com

Chestnut Festivals

As a crop and ingredient, chestnuts are more commonly associated with the north of Spain, but the extensive castañares (chestnut forests) of Andalusia and Extremadura are rich in culinary and festive traditions.

04 Oct 2010

Traditional Madrid-style stew. Photo by: Félix Lorrio/©ICEX

Afar Serves Up Cocido Madrileño

Madrid-style Stew gets a two-page treatment in the September-October issue of Afar, a U.S. magazine published in San Francisco and devoted to international, experiential travel.

04 Oct 2010

Basque chef Martín Berasategui. Photo by: Miguel Moñita and Lucía M. Diz/©ICEX

Restaurant Martin in Shanghai celebrates anniversary

Berasategui was congratulated by the Basque Country regional president Patxi Lopez, the Spanish ambassador to China Carlos Blasco and the Spanish pavilion's general commissioner Maria Tena.

02 Oct 2010

Poster of the exhibition. Photo by: © Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró

Out of the Kitchen and Into the Museum

On September 30, 2010, Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Mallorca inaugurated a new exhibition called “Ura frijitzen/Friendo agua,” or “Frying Water".

02 Oct 2010

Architectonic proyect for BCC: Photo by: © Basque Culinary Center

Culinary Center promoted to the Chinese market at Shanghai Expo

The Basque Country regional president Patxi Lopez and five of the top Basque chefs traveled to China to present the charm of a region known for its love of good food and quality of local products.

01 Oct 2010

Creation of master chocolatier Paco Torreblanca. Photo by: © Madrid Fusión México

Madrid Fusión México, an Outstanding Success

The flavors of Spain expand their presence in Madrid Fusión, reaching now hundreds of food and wine professionals in Mexico.

01 Oct 2010

Pimientos del Bierzo. Photo by: © De Lo Nuestro Artesano

Pepper Festival in El Bierzo

This coming Sunday, October 3rd, the town of Carraceldelo is celebrating its annual Feria del Pimiento de El Bierzo festival.

30 Sep 2010

Barcelona’s iconic La Boqueria market. Photo by: Jeff Koehler/©ICEX

Market Makeovers

La Boqueria, the famed covered food market halfway down Barcelona’s iconic Las Ramblas, is not only the city’s best known mercat but has become a symbol of its food-obsessed identity.

30 Sep 2010

Poncelet cheese shop in Madrid. Photo by: © Poncelet

Best in Cheese

Famed Madrid cheese shop Poncelet was recently named one of the top ten cheese shops in Europe by the iconic newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

29 Sep 2010

Rubén Ortíz of Restaurante Aynaelda. Photo by: © Restaurante Aynaelda

The Five Senses of Rice

Last September 8th marked the launch of the fifth annual Homage to Rice hosted by Aynaelda Restaurant in Madrid.

28 Sep 2010

Olive Oil from Spain. Photo by: Juan Manuel Sanz/©ICEX

Spanish olive oil exports to China showing strong gains

Spanish olive oil exports to China have increased in more than 13,5 million kilograms in 2009, which means an increase of the 21%.

23 Sep 2010

The poster for the 50th edition of Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana

The World’s Best Paella

The Valencian town of Sueca celebrated its 50th edition of the Concurso Internacional de Paella Valenciana – International Valencian Paella Contest – on September 12, 2010. The annual event coincides with the end of the rice harvest.

22 Sep 2010

One moment of the 'cata' in Barcelona's bullring. Photo by: © Jamón Joselito

Perfect Pairings

A historic cata – tasting – took place in the middle of Barcelona’s Monumental plaza de toros (bullring) in mid-September.

22 Sep 2010

Dionisio Duque. Photo by: © Fundación Duque

Recognizing Gastronomic Excellence in Segovia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Fundación Dionisio Duque of Segovia has presented its awards for excellence in the world of the restaurant and service industries.

20 Sep 2010

Traditional bread with tomato and olive oil. Photo by: Ignacio Muñoz Seca/©ICEX

Summer in San Francisco

Summer is often cool in San Francisco, but this year it has been downright frigid.

20 Sep 2010

Chef José Andrés has his hands full.Phoyo by: © Pablo de Loy

Andrés to Headline Vegas

José Andrés is one busy superstar chef. Do you know why?

20 Sep 2010

Spanish chef Jordi Vallès. Photo by: Rita Tudela

Spanish gastronomy website launched in three languages

Catalonian chef Jordi Vallès and his colleague David Bach started this new project to promote Spanish foods in China

16 Sep 2010

Valencia-style rice cooked in a paella. Photo by: Toya Legido/©ICEX

Spanish September in Seattle

Early autumn in the Pacific Northwest’s largest city will have a Spanish accent.

16 Sep 2010

Emil Thybo recieves his prize from Fernando Salazar, ICEX executive vice president. ©ICEX

Winner Announced in Haute Cuisine Competition

For the third consecutive year the ICEX’s International Spanish Haute Cuisine Competition has provided young chefs from around the world with an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Spanish gastronomy.

15 Sep 2010

Famed pizza maker Fabián Martín with one of his creations. Photo by: Jeff Koehler/©ICEX

Blood food

The standard compensation for donating blood in Spain is a large bocadillo, or sandwich. Filling, sure, although a bit boring.

15 Sep 2010

Pimentón de la Vera

In northern Extremadura, early autumn is a time of year associated with the harvest of red peppers for Pimentón de la Vera, the classic spice universally agreed to be one of the finest of all traditional Spanish products.

14 Sep 2010

New ibérico ham PDO

As of September 2nd the new Denominación de Origen Protegida (Protected Designation of Origin) ‘Los Pedroches’ is recognised as such under European law.

08 Sep 2010

Early season porcini mushrooms from the Pyrenees. Photo by: Jeff Koehler/©ICEX

The season’s first wild mushrooms.

The rains that fell at the end of July and early and mid-August in the forests of the Catalan Pyrenees were welcomed by wild mushroom hunters. These, coupled with cooler-than-usual temperatures in places, brought the season to an early, and strong, start.

06 Sep 2010

Spanish chef plans fresh restaurant for UK

London-based chef and founder of the Brindisa chain José Pizarro gives details of his new restaurant venture

06 Sep 2010

Spanish Primer Minister Dinner at Martin Berasategui’s in Shanghai

During the Spain National Pavilion Day of Shanghai Expo 2010, on August 30th, Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, had dinner at Basque 3-star Michelin chef Martin Berasategui’s restaurant in Shanghai.

05 Sep 2010

False Cordoban bull’s tail ice cream with vegetable foam and wine syrup. Photo by: © Wine Up Consulting

Melon, Cheese And Wine Take Over In Tomelloso

Last week marked the end of the fourth consecutive “Products from Tomelloso” Gastronomic Competition held in the city of Tomelloso, in the province of Ciudad Real.

02 Sep 2010

Henrik Konnerup at his shop in Furan. Photo by: © Hans Peder Soelvbjeaerg

Spanish Liquoriza

On a winding, very narrow country road connecting Svendborg with Fåborg, two quite small idyllic towns on the Danish island of Funen known as the birth place of Hans Christian Andersen, you will be surprised to stumble over a very elegant speciality shop.

02 Sep 2010

Spanish tomatoes. Photo by: Amador Toril/©ICEX

UK chain celebrates Tomatina

UK-based tapas restaurant chain La Tasca got into the fighting spirit late last month when it launched a special tomato-themed menu in all of its branches to celebrate one of Spain’s most popular festivals, Tomatina.

02 Sep 2010

Spanish Agrifood Promotion event in Fujan

Spanish Agrifood Promotion program in the Chinese city of Fujian

Around 30 Spanish companies from eleven autonomous regions introduced Spanish typical food during there events

06 Feb 2010

Spanish chef Mikel Alonso. Photo by: Erika del Paso

The Thread of Memory is Crafted with the Flavor of Spain

Chef Mikel Alonso, guest chef in gala dinner of historical exhibition

31 Jan 2010

José Andrés Makes a Splash in Las Vegas

Spanish super-chef José Andrés can now put two more notches in his belt.

24 Jan 2010