The bar area at ANTONIO, where I sit at a high-topped small table facing the bar
The bar area at ANTONIO, where I sit at a high-topped small table facing the bar
0 2025/03/22 10:49:43
Complimentary mussel in escabeche. Why do the mussels here taste so much better than those back home?
Complimentary mussel in escabeche. Why do the mussels here taste so much better than those back home?
0 2025/03/22 10:49:50
Braised leek with black salt
Braised leek with black salt
0 2025/03/22 10:49:56
Pair of scarlet Carabinero prawns...my favorite thing to order here. Look at the juicy inside liquid!!
Pair of scarlet Carabinero prawns...my favorite thing to order here. Look at the juicy inside liquid!!
0 2025/03/22 10:50:02
Complimentary croqueta filled with spinach and local Payoyo cheese; you can almost always depend on croquetas to be delicious!! So if you see nothing else on a menu that appeals, go for these. They might not be as delicious as this one, but you will probably be happy with your choice. More usual fillings are jamon, cheese, and both together.
Complimentary croqueta filled with spinach and local Payoyo cheese; you can almost always depend on croquetas to be delicious!! So if you see nothing else on a menu that appeals, go for these. They might not be as delicious as this one, but you will probably be happy with your choice. More usual fillings are jamon, cheese, and both together.
0 2025/03/22 11:05:11
Sashimi of ventresca, raw slices of the bluefin tuna caught every spring along this coast using a sustainable net system dating back to the Phoenicians. Many Japanese gourmands visit this area to eat bluefin tuna. Restaurants use parts of the fish from the brain to the tail and almost everything in between. The next day I visited EL CAMPERO, considered by many to be the best tuna restaurant in the world. Many Japanese come there to indulge.
Sashimi of ventresca, raw slices of the bluefin tuna caught every spring along this coast using a sustainable net system dating back to the Phoenicians. Many Japanese gourmands visit this area to eat bluefin tuna. Restaurants use parts of the fish from the brain to the tail and almost everything in between. The next day I visited EL CAMPERO, considered by many to be the best tuna restaurant in the world. Many Japanese come there to indulge.
0 2025/03/22 11:05:19
A pair of "alistado" prawns from Huelva, source of some of Europe's most adored shrimp. Spanish restaurants usually leave the head on, for it contains much of the taste. Wipes and water with lemon are offered to clean your fingers. The meat of these was incredibly sweet. No comparison to most shrimp I've tasted in the US, even in Louisiana.
A pair of "alistado" prawns from Huelva, source of some of Europe's most adored shrimp. Spanish restaurants usually leave the head on, for it contains much of the taste. Wipes and water with lemon are offered to clean your fingers. The meat of these was incredibly sweet. No comparison to most shrimp I've tasted in the US, even in Louisiana.
0 2025/03/22 11:05:25
A Carabinero prawn..I used the turmeric break to sop up all of the delicious liquid in there inside cavity, which acted like a bowl.... For a seafood lover, these are heaven.
A Carabinero prawn..I used the turmeric break to sop up all of the delicious liquid in there inside cavity, which acted like a bowl.... For a seafood lover, these are heaven.
0 2025/03/22 11:05:30
Close up of the carabinero with flesh lifted by my fork
Close up of the carabinero with flesh lifted by my fork
0 2025/03/22 11:05:35
Part of the day's catch at ANTONIO restaurant on the Costa de la Luz in Andalucia
Part of the day's catch at ANTONIO restaurant on the Costa de la Luz in Andalucia
0 2025/03/22 11:18:22
Tortillita of shrimp
Tortillita of shrimp
0 2025/03/12 04:30:56
Cod in a delicious sobrehusa sauce, with excellent potato, sliced
Cod in a delicious sobrehusa sauce, with excellent potato, sliced
0 2025/03/12 04:31:04
Closeup of the cod; I mopped up all the sauce with bread
Closeup of the cod; I mopped up all the sauce with bread
0 2025/03/12 04:31:07
Interior of bar area, taken from my table next to the window; this area was full by the time I left about 10pm. Next stop: Ice cream at MITO, a few steps away!!
Interior of bar area, taken from my table next to the window; this area was full by the time I left about 10pm. Next stop: Ice cream at MITO, a few steps away!!
0 2025/03/12 04:31:10
That's the little burro, Platino, who lives at the hotel. I also bought a nice-sized chunk of cabrales cheese from Asturias to have for snacks in my room. The onion jam was less than 3 euro; I use this at home for little toasts, with sliced pears and smoked mozzarella, a nice dinner with a salad. I think I paid about 10$US at Whole Foods for a different (Calabrian) type in a tiny jar.....look at me, shopping for supermarket bargains to bring home. I even bought some purple garlic!
That's the little burro, Platino, who lives at the hotel. I also bought a nice-sized chunk of cabrales cheese from Asturias to have for snacks in my room. The onion jam was less than 3 euro; I use this at home for little toasts, with sliced pears and smoked mozzarella, a nice dinner with a salad. I think I paid about 10$US at Whole Foods for a different (Calabrian) type in a tiny jar.....look at me, shopping for supermarket bargains to bring home. I even bought some purple garlic!
0 2025/03/12 07:51:02
MUSEO DEL BAILE FLAMENCO in Sevilla...fantstic!! The 29 euro ticket includes entrance to the flamenco museum, which I will visit on another day. Entrance to the show alone coasts a few euro less.
MUSEO DEL BAILE FLAMENCO in Sevilla...fantstic!! The 29 euro ticket includes entrance to the flamenco museum, which I will visit on another day. Entrance to the show alone coasts a few euro less.
0 2025/03/11 11:30:53
There is a bar where patrons can buy wine or Tinto de Verano; my red wine cost 4 euro
There is a bar where patrons can buy wine or Tinto de Verano; my red wine cost 4 euro
0 2025/03/11 11:30:58
This man took my breath away....the entire show was thrilling!!! The best flamenco I've ver seen,a though Ive not seen much....we need AMSDON and KIMHE here to comment..where are you both??
This man took my breath away....the entire show was thrilling!!! The best flamenco I've ver seen,a though Ive not seen much....we need AMSDON and KIMHE here to comment..where are you both??
0 2025/03/11 11:31:02
Menu--I thought I had seen one online but cannot find it now; Inchausti has no website, only Facebook and Instagram pages
Menu--I thought I had seen one online but cannot find it now; Inchausti has no website, only Facebook and Instagram pages
0 2025/03/12 04:30:51
Close-up--look how lacy and delicate. and not greasy!
Close-up--look how lacy and delicate. and not greasy!
0 2025/03/12 04:31:00
I love David Sedaris but would not want to leave that one behind at the hotel...so might not bring...
I love David Sedaris but would not want to leave that one behind at the hotel...so might not bring...
0 2025/03/04 09:50:58
Gorgeous floors in public areas..stone inset into cement..must find out details
Gorgeous floors in public areas..stone inset into cement..must find out details
0 2025/03/10 08:10:15
Stone and brickiest into cement (?). The first thing that struck me as I entered the hotel for the first time.
Stone and brickiest into cement (?). The first thing that struck me as I entered the hotel for the first time.
0 2025/03/10 08:10:21
Lobby with reception desk at far left
Lobby with reception desk at far left
0 2025/03/10 08:10:25
Breakfast, taken in the Orange Patio; elect from the menu and choices are brought to your table...lovely setting and impeccable service.
Breakfast, taken in the Orange Patio; elect from the menu and choices are brought to your table...lovely setting and impeccable service.
0 2025/03/10 08:10:28
There are eight seats along the bar and this is the best place to sit, so you can watch the chefs work their magic. Book online and ask for bar seating.
There are eight seats along the bar and this is the best place to sit, so you can watch the chefs work their magic. Book online and ask for bar seating.
0 2025/03/10 15:52:49
Spectacular Gillardeau oysters--each of us had one with sherry/butter sauce and the other, my favorite, with a cold sauce of cucumber and dill...I will be ordering more oysters from now on....
Spectacular Gillardeau oysters--each of us had one with sherry/butter sauce and the other, my favorite, with a cold sauce of cucumber and dill...I will be ordering more oysters from now on....
0 2025/03/10 15:52:55
Almejas (clams) in a sherry butter sauce...excellent1
Almejas (clams) in a sherry butter sauce...excellent1
0 2025/03/10 15:52:58
One of the best fish dishes I've had recently--these are chunks of monkfish tail with terrifically fresh sautéed spinach...
One of the best fish dishes I've had recently--these are chunks of monkfish tail with terrifically fresh sautéed spinach...
0 2025/03/10 15:53:02
Owner/Chef Rafa (who owns BARRA BAJA with his partner, Patri, putting the finishing touches on a brulled, flattened leek; I have this on my list for next time.... Rafa was most welcoming and happy to discuss details of the dishes he prepared in front of us.
Owner/Chef Rafa (who owns BARRA BAJA with his partner, Patri, putting the finishing touches on a brulled, flattened leek; I have this on my list for next time.... Rafa was most welcoming and happy to discuss details of the dishes he prepared in front of us.
0 2025/03/10 15:53:06
Chalkboard listing daily specials; most staff speak perfect English
Chalkboard listing daily specials; most staff speak perfect English
0 2025/03/11 11:20:50
Seating available along the bar, as well as at high top tables.
Seating available along the bar, as well as at high top tables.
0 2025/03/11 11:20:57
Bread, olives and the menu, which is augmented by the daily specials
Bread, olives and the menu, which is augmented by the daily specials
0 2025/03/11 11:21:01
My less-than-successful razor clams, which were eliminated from my bill even though I had eaten half of this "half order."
My less-than-successful razor clams, which were eliminated from my bill even though I had eaten half of this "half order."
0 2025/03/11 11:21:05
Wonderful, meaty red prawns from Andalucia
Wonderful, meaty red prawns from Andalucia
0 2025/03/11 11:21:08
Brik pastry filled with creamy white cheese and hefty chunks of prawns
Brik pastry filled with creamy white cheese and hefty chunks of prawns
0 2025/03/11 11:21:12
Exterior of AZOTEA TIENDA on this rainy night in March
Exterior of AZOTEA TIENDA on this rainy night in March
0 2025/03/11 11:21:17
This is a half order of parpatana of tuna...with curried coconut sauce...the parpatana is a very fatty cut of the fish, located between the head and the belly..somewhere in there !!! I doubt if you would find this cut outside Spain and even then, not outside restaurants in this area and in Madrid...(Maribel will know more!!). If you see it on a menu--order it..you have not had any part of any fish that tastes anything like this one.....outstanding!!! Can this really come from the sea????
This is a half order of parpatana of tuna...with curried coconut sauce...the parpatana is a very fatty cut of the fish, located between the head and the belly..somewhere in there !!! I doubt if you would find this cut outside Spain and even then, not outside restaurants in this area and in Madrid...(Maribel will know more!!). If you see it on a menu--order it..you have not had any part of any fish that tastes anything like this one.....outstanding!!! Can this really come from the sea????
0 2025/03/29 06:45:32
Half order of sashimi of bluefin tuna!!!!!! Melt in your mouth! One bit and ascend to gustatory paradise (ouch..sorry for that!!).
Half order of sashimi of bluefin tuna!!!!!! Melt in your mouth! One bit and ascend to gustatory paradise (ouch..sorry for that!!).
0 2025/03/29 06:45:27
The bar area of EL CAMPERO on a Wednesday evening at 9pm
The bar area of EL CAMPERO on a Wednesday evening at 9pm
0 2025/03/29 06:45:20
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