This time, we are going to talk about a typically Catalan product: Romesco sauce. It is a popular sauce that probably has its origin in the Serrallo fisherman’s district, in Tarragona. Although nobody knows for sure when it was first made, for obvious reasons, it is clear that it was after the widespread introduction of…
The city of Kalamata is in the Peloponnese peninsula, in the south-west of Greece. This is the land of the Kalamatianós dance, one of the most popular Greek dances, and it is also the origin of some black olives that have become one of the best-known products from this country. With a sweet taste, almond-shaped…
There are many Italian ingredients that have managed to find their way into kitchens all over the world, in some cases as a delicatessen item. This is thanks to their quality, but also to the dedicated commitment of the country to showcase local products. Cheeses are among the best gastronomic ambassadors. Gorgonzola is the name…
Serving a local product at the table is a question of taste and philosophy. It is a commitment to quality and to valuing our territory and its people. Eating local produce has great benefits for us and for our environment. Fresh food that has been produced locally preserves its taste and nutritional properties better when…
Cider comes from fermented apple juice. It is a sour drink that is low in alcohol with a great tradition in countries on the Atlantic coast (Spain, France, England, Belgium and Ireland), but that has also spread to other countries over the years. The first references to this apple wine date back to the Charlemagne…
Mozzarella is one of the cheeses that everybody knows, even if it’s only because it is one of the basic ingredients for any pizza. But perhaps not everybody knows that there are different kinds and that the very best of all is Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, which has a Protected Designation of Origin status. Although…
We are delighted to present one of the best wines on our wine list: Les Terrasses. A Qualified Designation of Origin Priorat wine that has been aged for 12 months in French oak, produced by the winemaker Álvaro Palacios using grapes acquired from small winegrowers in the region. It is mild and versatile, but has…
At El Racó, we love wine and therefore we have an impressive wine list with a great variety of wines at very affordable prices. There is a predominance of wines from Catalonia, but there are also some important additions such as the Ceretto Moscato d’Asti. This sparkling white wine is produced in the north-west of…
Thicker, darker and sweeter than other vinegars, balsamic or Modena vinegar, traditionally used in Italian cuisine, has been finding its way into our gastronomy and is now almost essential in any home or restaurant. It comes from the Emilia-Romagna region, particularly from the city of Modena, where it has been produced since the Middle Ages.…
The trend to take care of ourselves and to care for the environment is taking on a prominent role at our tables. At El Racó, this is also seen on the wine list, with an organic option among the red and the white wines. Organic wine, unlike conventional wine, is prepared using grapes from fields…