Category Archives: sevilla

velá de santiago y santa ana

21 Thursday Jul 2022

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vela triana

So this is happening… the first Triana Velá (street party) since 2019. But as it’s also going to be 44º over the weekend I think I’ll be giving it a miss. To be honest I’m not really fond of the street party bit, but in the early evenings they hold the “cucaña”, when a boatful of hopefuls try to snatch a flag from the end of a long greased pole sticking out from the bow. Most end up flagless in the water, but it’s fun to watch. Well, maybe next year.

love when this happens

20 Wednesday Jul 2022

Posted by in food & drink, gastronomy, sevilla, tapas, tapas bars

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rincon tito (12)Luis, owner Luis Barceló, Jonathan & Carmen

When you stop off somewhere you’ve never been before for a quick beer (because the other bar you were going to was closed) and end up chatting with the bar owner, then stay for lunch, and then make friends, not only with the owner and staff, but also with two couples sitting at other tables, then all of us finishing with orujo chupitos together… so much fun. Delicious too. This is El Rincón del Tito, about a ten minute walk from my house. Founded in 1982. l couldn’t believe I’d never been here before. Present owner Luis Barceló has been running it for the past 15 years. He also couldn’t believe I’d  never been here before (what?? you’ve been to Eme’s and not here??). Anyhow, review going up soon on Sevilla Tapas, and yes, I will be back here soon. Love this place! Also loved the serendipity.

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brutal

19 Tuesday Jul 2022

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brutal

There are about 6-8 guys repaving the road next to Encarnación Market, l suppose all the way down to Plaza del Duque, as the existing stones have buckled and are uneven. Backbreaking work at any time but out in full sun when it’s 42°??? WTF? It’s been painful seeing them out there these past days. I waited until they were away on a lunch break to get a photo. After two street sweepers died from heat stroke in Madrid how can this be allowed?