Picota cherries are available for just a few short weeks (their season runs from mid-June through to August) so you have to be quick to endulge! Last year the Picota Cherry And Manchego ‘tapas’ Salad was a huge flavoursome hit.
This year perhaps chef Rowley Leigh via this video can entice to try out other dishes…
Free Spanish food and wine festival, Tapas Fantasticas, returns to London for three days from Friday 25th - Sunday 27th June, 12:00 – 18:00 (20:00 on Friday).
Summer officially begins in London as Tapas Fantasticas returns to the city, courtesy of Wines from Rioja. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a new, central location plus an extra day of festival fun!
Come and taste a spectacular variety of red, white and rosé wines from some of Rioja’s most famous vineyards as you make your way around the vibrant wine and tapas stalls. Savour a diverse selection of tapas from both London’s finest Spanish restaurants and tapas chefs from the home of Rioja, who will be flying in for the weekend to cook up a taste of Spain.
There will be plenty to entertain – enjoy live Spanish music, cookery and wine tasting demos, children’s activities and an unforgettable eating and drinking experience. Purchase your wine glass on entry and receive four tokens which can be exchanged for samples of top class Rioja wines. Buy tickets for the wine tasting seminars with wine experts Olly Smith and Susy Atkins to learn more about Rioja and discover what tickles your taste buds. Plus look out for the opportunity to win cases of fantastic Rioja wine!
Tapas Fantasticas a free festival created by Wines from Rioja, is returning following the huge success of last year. Celebrating Spanish tapas and Rioja wine, this colourful event will be running over two fun-filled days in Brick Lane Yard, London E1 6QN.
Come and taste a spectacular variety of red, white and rosé wines from some of Rioja’s most famous vineyards as you make your way around the vibrant wine and tapas stalls. Savour a diverse selection of tapas from both London’s finest Spanish restaurants and tapas chefs from the home of Rioja, who will be flying in for the weekend to cook up a taste of Spain.
There will be plenty to entertain – enjoy live Spanish music and an unforgettable eating and drinking experience. Purchase your wine glass on entry and receive six tokens which can be exchanged for samples of top class Rioja wines. Sign up for the free wine tasting seminars with wine experts Olly Smith and Susy Atkins to learn more about Rioja and discover what tickles your taste buds!
So get down to Tapas Fantasticas to enjoy all the best things from Rioja!
A similar event is running in Manchester on the 25th and 26th July.
Find Tapas Fantasticas in Brick Lane Yard, 146 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QN (entry on the corner of Buxton Street & Brick Lane)
Nearest tube stations: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East Station
Saturday 27th June - Sunday 28th June
Entry 11.30am – 5.30pm
An Award winning restaurant on the banks of the Tyne has brought a first of its kind Indian tapas menu to the North East.
Raval luxury restaurant and bar situated on the prestigious Gateshead Quays has introduced a new menu inspired by the informal street eateries of Mumbai, where friends and family can indulge in fun and exciting food.
Ravals Indian tapas menu is going back to basics and is swapping a knife and fork for fingers and bread.
The menu began on the 29th April. This new level of casual dining can be enjoyed between the hours of 5-30 – 7pm Monday to Saturday. After 7pm the main al a carte menu will be served, offering a mouth watering selection of luxurious dishes. All food at Raval is freshly prepared using authentic Indian spices together with local produce.
Manager of Raval, Mr Kash, said,
“We believe food tastes even better when eaten with friends and family and Raval provides the perfect setting to sit back and unwind with Indian Tapas, a cocktail or a glass of wine:
“All of our dishes are light, healthy and bursting with flavour. The cuisine is skilfully prepared to give a unique food sensation with spices that compliment the food without overpowering the pallet. We recommend sampling as many dishes as possible.”
Ravals Indian Tapas menu includes an assortment of speciality dishes, which includes lamb, chicken, fish, vegetables and rice. They have all been expertly prepared by a team of experienced chefs who have worked for some of India’s most prestigious establishments.
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