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córdoba revisited 2024

05 Tuesday Mar 2024

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Córdoba is less than an hour away from Sevilla (if you are willing to pay extra for the fast train) and it really is lovely. This time it was a quick overnight to attend the attend the Premios Andalucía Gastronomía presented by the Academia Andaluz de Gastronomía y Turismo. In fact the whole weekend was full of activities and visits and lovely meals… and I had to forgo most of them until the main event on Monday, which was the presentation of the awards followed by a lunch at Bodegas Campos.

Problem was MY F*CKN KNEE. I had to bail on all the Sunday activities and, even so, it turned out I walked way too many steps just going out for lunch and this and that (had also forgotten that Córdoba is HILLY). Luckily the H10 Hotel Palacio Colomera was AMAZING and it was comfy just hanging out there, either on the rooftop or in their cosy downstairs bar with big windows overlooking the square. Lucked out with a room upgrade too so we ended up not only with a larger room but one with a large balcony. We also lucked out with a fabulous receptionist/concierge Carlos who recommended a couple of fab nearby spots for lunch and dinner. Made a huge difference as I was in extreme pain most of the time.

Anyhow, a few random pics below, sorry too tired to do better…

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córdoba getaway 2024

04 Monday Mar 2024

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A quick overnight getaway (with dodgy knee) to attend the Premios Andalucía Gastronomía in Córdoba, presented by the Academia Andaluz de Gastronomía y Turismo. They actually had activities and events planned for the whole weekend but I’m saving myself for the main event today. Got into town yesterday and, thinking I might not be able to move around a lot, decided to splash out a bit in case I had to spend most of the time at the hotel…

cordoba hotel h10

Actually got a good “winter travel” price for one night so what the heck. It was also Peter’s birthday on Saturday so this trip is his birthday present. During the last Córdoba Getaway (June 2022) we walked through this square on the way to our pokey hotel and I had to stop in and have a look inside… vowed then and there I would stay at the H10 Palacio Colomera one day. Anyhow, more on Córdoba and the event after I get home.

bodega san basilio

06 Wednesday Jul 2022

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You really can’t go to Córdoba and not order their tapas holy trinity of salmorejo, berenjenas fritas and flamenquín. These come prepared in different ways throughout the city but I don’t think I’ve ever had them better than at Bodega San Basilio. Which was also my BIG DISCOVERY during my Córdoba getaway last week. Tucked away in a quiet barrio just past the Alcázar this may well be my new favourite traditional tapas bar in the city (although it’s far from new itself). I fell in love with this family-run tiny blue and white tiled bar as soon as I walked in, and the fabulous food and friendly service clinched the deal. I also loved that they don’t douse their fried aubergines in that awful cane molasses, which is the way they are often served these days. In fact, when I asked if they could put the miel de caña on the side the barman said… you want that stuff?? Hahaha. So I said NO and instead I enjoyed dipping them in my salmorejo, as the cordobés tapas gods intended. The family has a second place around the corner – Mesón San Basilio – which has a beautiful central patio as a dining room. If I lived in Córdoba I would be here all the time.

postcard from córdoba

30 Thursday Jun 2022

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It was fast but fun. And bloody HOT. I don’t know why Córdoba always feels hotter than Sevilla, even when the temperature is the same. But mission more or less accomplished in terms of the research for my next Decanter article. Here are some street scenes and also a couple of pics of the peculiar hotel room with see-through bathroom walls and no closet, but to be honest, for a budget hotel directly across from the Mezquita it was perfect. You can see the food pics on my Instagram… @SevillaTapas. Continue reading →

toro albalá

27 Friday May 2022

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toro albala

Up early today to catch the train to Córdoba as I’ve been invited to the 100th anniversary celebrations at Bodega Toro Albalá. I have to go and pack now.  More later!

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