15 Monday Apr 2019
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Was finally feeling well enough to get out today, and took in a bit of lunes santo (holy Monday). Sometimes I like just wandering around and seeing which processions I run into. Today it was the Cautivo Jesús and El Beso de Judas. I may still make it out to see Museo come out, as it’s just around the corner from me. Or I may just go to bed. Not quite sure yet. 
Cautivo Jesús
costalero beer break
El Beso de Judas
11 Thursday Apr 2019
I’ve mentioned Pilar & Pilar before. Daughter Pili was part of my Nuclear Medicine Team while I was undergoing treatment, and before that she was my English student. That is to say, we’ve known each other a long time! And it’s always great when we can find time to get together for lunch, along with mama Pilar. 🙂
08 Monday Apr 2019
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Remember the costaleros? Saw this brilliant bus stop ad today, encouraging people to take the bus during Semana Santa. 🙂
06 Saturday Apr 2019
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With Semana Santa just a week away, this is becoming a common sight. Costalero practice. Usually done late at night or on Sunday mornings, to avoid disrupting traffic. I’d sure hate to be the guy in the middle…
05 Friday Apr 2019
Posted in andalucia, friends, gastronomy, restaurants
[Cinta, daughter María, Inma, Estela]
My lovely friend, and former WLT colleague, Cinta Romero (on the left) has been running La Cochera del Abuelo since May 2016. Originally a coach house, for many years it was a small family-run bar called El Abuelo. When Cinta took it over she transformed it into a charming spot for private gastronomy and wine events, catered by some of the best chefs in the city.
This week her project has taken a new turn, with Cinta opening La Cochera to the public with set menus on Thursday-Friday-Saturday evenings. Chef Bosco Benitez Ruíz del Pozo is at the helm with sous-chef Pepe Muñoz. I was invited to opening night and this is what we had…
The set menu is fantastic value at 30€ per person (drinks not included) and there is also a vegetarian menu available. We enjoyed some lovely manzanilla, cava and albariño with our meal – the wine list is short but very well thought out. Service is both professional and personal. It’s a great place to go for a special Sevilla dining experience. Reservations are a must as the cosy venue only holds 28 people.
La Cochera del Abuelo
Álvaro de Bázan 2
Tel +34 664 440 636
Website
[chefs Bosco & Pepe]
casa azahar 