Category Archives: food & drink

jane & john

18 Saturday Oct 2014

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jane johnThe last time I saw Jane & John was four years ago in London (a hectic and happy day that included a fishy foot-nibbling session) and the last time they were in Sevilla was springtime 2005. So it was wonderful to find out that they were holidaying at the fabulous Almohalla 51 in Archidona and wanted to pop over for a visit (if you can call a 4-hour round trip train ride “popping over”). Of course a tapas tour was in order and, as you can see, we had a delicious Saturday afternoon together. Then after rooftop coffees and a stroll through the old centre it was time for them to head back to the station… come back soon!

sevilla gastronomy guide

24 Wednesday Sep 2014

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sevilla gastronomic heritage
It’s out and about! The Seville Gastronomic Heritage guide to tapas.
You can find the app here… Visita Sevilla

Establishments suggested come from a popular survey conducted by Tourism Board of City of Seville website between April 15 and September 15, 2013, as well as from a selection prepared by a technical commission of experts composed of Julio Fernández, Chef of the Michelin Star restaurant Abantal, Fernando Huidobro, president of the Andalusian Academy of Gastronomy and Tourism, Javier Compás, wine tasting technician, journalist and gastronomic writer. Shawn Hennessey, best gastronomy Twitter 2013 and author of Sevilla Tapas gastronomy tours. And Paco Sánchez, historic bar-restaurant owner in town, former owner of Bar Giralda and Bar Estrella. As a rule, these establishments are limited to the traditional and touristic heart of the city, although some other establishments are also included beyond that area because of uniqueness, quality and tradition.

tapeo extremo in málaga

14 Thursday Aug 2014

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jeffrey me
Last Friday I got to meet Jeffrey Merrihue, the founder of Chowzter, which I joined sometime last year as their Sevilla food expert. At first glance it wasn’t the sort of thing I thought I’d be interested in (though I remember years ago saying the same thing about Twitter!) but decided to give it a go as there wasn’t a lot of work required to set it up. And then I met Jeffrey! He is holidaying in Marbella and came up to Sevilla for the day to do a tapas tour with me, which morphed into one of those crazy tapeo extremos… we even broke a record by visiting 7 tapas bars in 4 hours.

Well today I’m off to do it again today in Málaga with Jeffrey and my good friend Victor @welovemalaga. Stay tuned on my @SevillaTapas Twitter… Jeffrey wants to beat last week’s record. 🙂

friday market in jerez

26 Saturday Jul 2014

Posted by in andalucia, azahartravels, food & drink, spain

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jerez market
Friday was market day in Jerez. I love visiting markets everywhere I go and Jerez is my second favourite market in Andalucía (after Cádiz). We stopped first for some hot crispy churros and industrial strength coffee in the square in front of the market and then strolled around the place for a good hour or so. I don’t know why this market has such a hold on me, but everytime I go there I wish we had a similar market in Sevilla – and there are some very nice ones here! On the other hand, if you took the Jerez market out of Jerez…

After the market visit we did some easy sightseeing around town and had a nice lunch at Ajonegro (a place I had visited before). And then it was time to head back to DREAD HOTEL to pick up our bags and get over to the train station. Given that it’s just an hour’s ride from Sevilla I think I will be doing more Jerez day trips from now on. Have a look at the Azahar Travel blog in the next few days for more detailed accounts of the Jerez Getaway.