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30/11/2017

Christmas is coming! LIGHTS ON this Friday, December 1st.

30/11/2017

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A new and welcome addition to the world of sherry in Sevilla, the Premier Sherry & Cocktail Bar had its official opening on October 19th, with a special master class tasting to showcase some of…

30/11/2017

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This past Monday was the presentation and tasting in Sevilla of the latest bottling of Delgado Zuleta’s Goya XL, an exquisite “en rama manzanilla pasada” that has aged and rested …

07/06/2017

Been updating the website design... what do you think?

28/01/2017

This year is the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bartolome Murillo, probably Sevilla's most famous painter, and has been officially declared the Year of Murillo. As part of the commemorations the Fundación Focus-Abengoa, in collaboration with the Prado Museum, London's National Gallery, and others, has organised a very special exhibition comparing the work of Murillo and Sevilla's other most famous painter, Diego Velázquez. [ 270 more words ]

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This year is the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bartolome Murillo, probably Sevilla’s most famous painter, and has been officially declared the Year of Murillo. As part of the commemoratio…

04/12/2016

Who could resist an invitation to attend a jamón cutting masterclass? Not me, that's for sure. This was the first of many proposed events by Pando Restaurants & Catering for their initiative, and what a great way to start. Also, just in time for Christmas, when many families purchase a jamón to see them through the holiday season. Though as we all know, proper jamón cutting is an art form, requiring knowledge, skill and - just as important - practice, practice, practice. [ 135 more words ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/pando-jamon-cutting-masterclass/

Who could resist an invitation to attend a jamón cutting masterclass? Not me, that’s for sure. This was the first of many proposed events by Pando Restaurants & Catering for their …

22/11/2016

The 20th edition of Semana del Arroz (Rice Week) kicks off today at Taberna del Alabardero, headed by Valencian rice master Juan Tamarit. All this week you can find special rice menus in the restaurant paired with wines from the non-sherry branch of Bodegas González Byass, including Beronia Verdejo and Beronia Reserva. From the 22nd to 24th you can also attend seminars hosted by Juan Tamarit and learn the secrets of perfect paella making, held from 10.00 - 13.30 and 7.00 - 20.30. [ 98 more words ]

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The 20th edition of Semana del Arroz (Rice Week) kicks off today at Taberna del Alabardero, headed by Valencian rice master Juan Tamarit. All this week you can find special rice menus in the restau…

18/11/2016

From November 14th to December 11th Grupo Sagardi is running the XII Jornadas Gastronómicas del Buey (Ox Gastronomic Season), celebrating the traditional homeland cooking of its Basque founder, Iñaki Lopez de Viñaspre, and master butcher Imanol Jaca. I was lucky enough to be one of the around 50 people invited to the Sevilla inauguration of the new menu at the Sagardi Restaurante in the [ 261 more words ]

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From November 14th to December 11th Grupo Sagardi is running the XII Jornadas Gastronómicas del Buey (Ox Gastronomic Season), celebrating the traditional homeland cooking of its Basque founder, Iña…

06/11/2016

The Cuatro Palmas (four palms) is an annual selection of a small number of the very best casks of Tio Pepe Fino sherries from Bodega González Byass in Jerez, which are publicly presented to the sherry and hospitality trades and selected press at an invitation only event in November. Pedro Rebuelta, Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, Antonio Flores I was fortunate enough to be invited to the presentation, which was held at the spectacular Palacio de las Dueñas, the seat of the Duke Of Alba, in Sevilla. [ 280 more words ]

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The Cuatro Palmas (four palms) is an annual selection of a small number of the very best casks of Tio Pepe Fino sherries from Bodega González Byass in Jerez, which are publicly presented to the she…

31/08/2016

Become a part of the We Love Tapas Team We are presently looking for enthusiastic local guides with food and wine experience for our team in Sevilla. After full training, guides will give both lunc…

30/07/2016

This year summer in Sevilla looks like being notable for its night visits to various monuments and cultural establishments. On Tuesday July 26 I was invited to participate in one of a series of night visits to El Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes organised by the Focus-Abengoa Foundation and Engranajes Culturales. This included some parts of the building that are not normally open to the public, and was be partly conducted by candlelight (okay, battery powered candles, not real ones), to give a sense of how the building would have looked in its early days in the late 17th century. [ 703 more words. ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/hospital-de-los-venerables-by-candlelight/

This year summer in Sevilla looks like being notable for its night visits to various monuments and cultural establishments. On Tuesday July 26 I was invited to participate in one of a series of nig…

25/07/2016

Last week I was invited to attend a food photography workshop for food bloggers and journalists, hosted by Pando Restaurantes and Gourmedia. It had been awhile since I'd been to the Pando central location in calle San Eloy and I was impressed by the changes to the premises, which were modern without being modernist, and comprising an indoor “terrace” at the front, a large bar area, an interior patio, and a dining room. [ 219 more words. ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/pando-food-photography-workshop/

Last week I was invited to attend a food photography workshop for food bloggers and journalists, hosted by Pando Restaurantes and Gourmedia. It had been awhile since I’d been to the Pando cen…

07/07/2016

Last night (July 6th) I had the good fortune and privilege to be invited to the first of a new season of music & wine events in Sevilla with the title Sherry on Top. Organised by the Consejo Regulador de los Vinos de Jerez, in conjunction with the Asociación de Hoteles de Sevilla y Provincia's initiative, it aims to attract people to some of Sevilla's best hotel rooftop terraces with a programme of live music, sherry tastings, and exclusive sherry cocktails designed by the hotels' bartenders. [ 201 more words. ]

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Last night (July 6th) I had the good fortune and privilege to be invited to the first of a new season of music & wine events in Sevilla with the title Sherry on Top. Organised by the Consejo Re…

27/05/2016

Photos of Corpus Christi in Sevilla, May 26th 2016

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Photos of Corpus Christi in Sevilla, May 26th 2016

14/05/2016

The Third Fiesta del Vinos, organised by Viña Sevilla, is a great opportunity to discover and learn about the wonderful world of Spanish wines. This edition will be held in creative-space Rompemoldes and will be a bit like a big street party where you can sample a wide selection of wines from different areas of Spain and also meet the winemakers. [ 70 more words. ]

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The Third Fiesta del Vinos, organised by Viña Sevilla, is a great opportunity to discover and learn about the wonderful world of Spanish wines. This edition will be held in creative-space Rompemold…

11/05/2016

Tomorrow Sevilla will host the third edition of "Wines of Spain. A Passion", a gathering of wineries organised this year by Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo, presenting the enormous diversity and richness of Spanish wines to fans, professionals, and wine lovers alike. The event will be held in in the heart of Seville at Casa Bucarelli, an idyllic environment that combines beauty and history of the city. [ 64 more words. ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/vinos-de-espana-una-pasion/

Tomorrow Sevilla will host the third edition of “Wines of Spain. A Passion”, a gathering of wineries organised this year by Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo, presenting the enormous diversity and…

27/04/2016

After having to miss this year's presentation of Tío Pepe en Rama 2016 (because of this!) I found myself having a post-shopping pre-dinner glass of wine up at Gourmet Experience and my pal Silvia stopped by. Silvia not only runs the place at GE but her father Antonio Flores (AKA the winemaker poet) is the master wine blender at Gonzalez Byass and is also the guy responsible for Tío Pepe en Rama. [ 158 more words. ]

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After having to miss this year’s presentation of Tío Pepe en Rama 2016 (because of this!) I found myself having a post-shopping pre-dinner glass of wine up at Gourmet Experience and my pal Si…

15/04/2016

Some scenes from the Feria de Abril in Sevilla. The portada this year was a “Homage to Dance” and the winning design, by Eduardo Morón Espinosa, was inspired by the Argentinian Pavilion for the 1929 Spanish American Exhibition, now the Antonio Ruiz Soler Conservatory of Professional Dance. I was invited to have lunch one afternoon at the private (and massive) City Hall caseta, so I went along with my friend and colleague… [ 200 more words. ]

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Some scenes from the Feria de Abril in Sevilla. The portada this year was a “Homage to Dance” and the winning design, by Eduardo Morón Espinosa, was inspired by the Argentinian Pavilion for the 192…

09/04/2016

La Feria de Abril, or April Fair, is Sevilla's annual party to welcome the spring. This year it runs from April 12 to 17 (the alumbrao, or switching on of the lights, is at midnight on April 11), and for a week the fairground will be abuzz with people, horses and carriages, and the sound of flamenco. Entrance to the fairground is through a specially constructed gateway, called the Portada, which is rebuilt every year with a different theme. [ 106 more words. ]

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La Feria de Abril, or April Fair, is Sevilla’s annual party to welcome the spring. This year it runs from April 12 to 17 (the alumbrao, or switching on of the lights, is at midnight on April …

07/04/2016

If you can't wait for the Feria de Abril to start (this year it runs from the 12-17th) you can whet your appetite at Taberna del Alabardero, which is hosting is first ever Pre-Feria event. The gorgeous Salón del Magnolio has been decked out with colourful paper lanterns and banners and will be offering feria-style lunches (13.00 - 16.30) and dinners (20.00 - 23.30) until next Sunday the 10th. [ 72 more words. ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/pre-feria-at-taberna-del-alabardero/

If you can’t wait for the Feria de Abril to start (this year it runs from the 12-17th) you can whet your appetite at Taberna del Alabardero, which is hosting is first ever Pre-Feria event. Th…

26/03/2016

people waiting for processions, contemplating that other Great Power... 4G After last year's "warning" ;) about coming to Sevilla during Semana Santa, followed by the Twitter s**t storm inadvertently caused by me posting this photo on Instagram, I am going to stick with a simple photo essay this year. It was a lovely and gentle Semana Santa for me, running into some processions by happenstance, seeking out others on purpose, and generally enjoying the ambiance since most of my time wasn't spent in… [ 442 more words. ]

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people waiting for processions, contemplating that other Great Power… 4G After last year’s “warning” ;) about coming to Sevilla during Semana Santa, followed by the Twitter …

03/03/2016

The second Feria de Vinos & Ibéricos takes place this weekend in the patio of the Diputación de Sevilla. It's a great way to sample the gastronomic delights of the province. And entrance is free! Diputación de Sevilla Avenida Menendez Pelayo 32 March 4 - 6 Friday 15.00 - 20.00 Saturday 11.00 - 14.30 / 18.00 - 20.00 Sunday 11.00 - 18.00

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The second Feria de Vinos & Ibéricos takes place this weekend in the patio of the Diputación de Sevilla. It’s a great way to sample the gastronomic delights of the province. And entrance …

21/02/2016

Tomorrow the 19th edition of Semana del Arroz (Rice Week) will take place at Taberna del Alabardero, headed by Valencian rice master Juan Tamarit. For the next week you can find special rice menus in the restaurant paired with wines from the non-sherry branch of Bodegas González Byass, including Beronia Verdejo, Viñas del Vero Chardonnay and Beronia Reserva. From the 23th to 25th you can also attend seminars hosted by Juan Tamarit and learn the secrets of perfect paella making. [ 206 more words. ]

http://azahar-sevilla.com/semana-del-arroz/

Tomorrow the 19th edition of Semana del Arroz (Rice Week) will take place at Taberna del Alabardero, headed by Valencian rice master Juan Tamarit. For the next week you can find special rice menus …

09/12/2015

This weekend you can enjoy specially chosen tapas with a small beer for a set price of 3€ during the Ruta de la Tapa in Zona Calle Feria. Twenty bars are participating and you can also win a prize by voting for your favourite tapa. See the Calle Feria page for details. It's a fun (and economical) way of getting to know the tapas bars in this area. click on map to enlarge

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This weekend you can enjoy specially chosen tapas with a small beer for a set price of 3€ during the Ruta de la Tapa in Zona Calle Feria. Twenty bars are participating and you can also win a prize …

04/12/2015

This weekend you can enjoy the best of street food at Muelle de Las Delicias next to the Seville port. There will be 15 participants serving up everything from burgers to desserts, along with workshops, music and other special events. Click on the programme to enlarge the image or have a look at the Callejeando Food Fest Website. Be there or be square.

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This weekend you can enjoy the best of street food at Muelle de Las Delicias next to the Seville port. There will be 15 participants serving up everything from burgers to desserts, along with works…

26/11/2015

A visit to the Reales Alcazares (Royal Palaces) of Sevilla and the gardens around them is a bit like stepping into a 1001 nights world of magic and make believe, or the set of a medieval fantasy TV series, with a timeless quality of a place set somehow outside the mundane world. But appearances can be deceptive. The Alcazar is also a fortress, and for much of its history was the working centre of government and administration, a history that goes back to 913, when the Caliph of Córdoba established a residence and headquarters for his governor in Sevilla roughly in what is now the Patio de Banderas, protected by the walls that we still see in the Plaza Triunfo and Plaza de la Alianza. [ 328 more words. ]

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A visit to the Reales Alcazares (Royal Palaces) of Sevilla and the gardens around them is a bit like stepping into a 1001 nights world of magic and make believe, or the set of a medieval fantasy TV…

15/11/2015

La Colmena Trianera, a great new initiative that brings local producers and consumers together, is celebrating two Open House days, full of activities and tasty food and drink. All activities are free and are located next to the Triana Bridge at Espacio Pescao Crudo (Paseo Nuestra Señora de la O, 26 - 41010 - Sevilla) DOMINGO 15 NOVIEMBRE: [ 141 more words. ]

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La Colmena Trianera, a great new initiative that brings local producers and consumers together, is celebrating two Open House days, full of activities and tasty food and drink. All activities are f…