Gastronomy & Wine

From Michelin star kitchens to home ovens, this predecessor of New York’s cheesecake has earned worldwide adoration and popularity. It is cooked at a high temperature so that its top burns and cracks a little, turning into a burnt caramel color – though, it is almost impossible to overcook it.

The simplicity of the cooking technique added to its popularity among chefs. And besides, the taste is absolutely delicious – the dark brown crust adds a hint of bitterness to counter the sweet curd below.

The burnt Basque cheesecake (in Spanish – tarta de queso vasco) was created in 1990 by the chef  Santiago Rivera from the La Viña bar in San Sebastian (https://lavinarestaurante.com/), where there is still a queue for it and it must be ordered in advance.

The recipe is simple:

1 kg cream cheese, 500 ml cream, 5 large eggs, 350 g icing sugar, 1 tablespoon of plain flour – bake at 200 ° C for 50 minutes.

The Basque cheesecake wave has overtaken the world, and it is featured in key food publications from New York to Tokyo with restaurateurs continuing to incorporate it into menus or create restaurants based on it.

Below are some restaurants in Barcelona where you can try this world famous dessert:

Fismuler: https://www.instagram.com/fismuler/  Carrer Rec Comtal, 17

Jon Cake: https://www.instagram.com/joncake.es/ Carrer dels Assaonadors 29

Matcha Basque cheesecake. Pick up and delivery available. https://instagram.com/matcha_basque_bcn

CHiS & KEiK: https://www.instagram.com/chisandkeik/ Carrer de Cornet i Mas, 53

By the way, the Barcelona culinary school Espaisucre recently launched an online course on cheesecakes). Visit them for details: https://www.instagram.com/espaisucre/

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Asparagus Festival in Gavà
It is well known that in Spain food is a cult, a sacred rite, a pleasure and an occasion to meet. Catalonia, with its 53 Michelin-star restaurants, is a prime example. Seasonal gastronomic fairs are held here all year round: onion calçots, sea urchins, pumpkins, artichokes, honey, mushrooms and others.

In fact, these fairs are not just traditional fairs. They are big celebrations with singing and dancing, cookbook presentations, photography contests, product contests, performances for children and adults. And, of course, with special gastronomic offers for visitors.

So, from April 22 to May 10, a traditional asparagus fair is held in the city of Gavà. The event has been held here annually since 1932. It was originally an asparagus exhibition and competition where local farmers displayed their produce, and now
25 city restaurants prepare a special menu in which the main ingredient is locally grown asparagus.

So, if you’re still undecided about what to do this weekend, don’t miss the chance to try this extremely healthy local product at one of the town’s restaurants.

by Aliya Sati

At ALÀBRIGA we have a vast collection of excellent wines that our clients can savour. Our guest sommelier Miguel Gómez, Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, will be your guide on this fascinating journey. For Miguel, wine is the “ultimate celebration of life”. It elevates the senses, reveals the creative work behind each bottle, reflects the personality and philosophy of its creators. From the beginning, our concept was to promote local wines, and we carefully selected Catalan and Spanish wines that make up 50% of our collection. The remaining 50%, as you can guess, is also of exceptional quality and feature some of the hidden gems from France, Italy, Germany.  We would love to help you discover the wine that best pairs with your favourite dish. Fun fact: the Artillero winery in Rioja has branded some of its 2010 vintage bottles with our brand. It is one of the jewels of the collection that can only be enjoyed at ALÀBRIGA.