Landscape en route to Zahara from near Vejer. The wind turbines look like sculptures and there are hundreds upon hundreds of them in this wind-lashed zone.
Landscape en route to Zahara from near Vejer. The wind turbines look like sculptures and there are hundreds upon hundreds of them in this wind-lashed zone.
0 2024/03/17 12:50:49
Growing haul of conservas on my bed....they seem to multiply quickly
Growing haul of conservas on my bed....they seem to multiply quickly
0 2024/03/17 12:50:41
Look who's coming this summer!
Look who's coming this summer!
0 2024/03/17 12:50:33
Road sign near hotel
Road sign near hotel
0 2024/03/17 12:50:24
Fish of the day, today at ANTONIO. I had delicious grilled sole a few days ago.
Fish of the day, today at ANTONIO. I had delicious grilled sole a few days ago.
0 2024/03/17 12:42:53
Carta: Starters and Shellfish
Carta: Starters and Shellfish
0 2024/03/17 12:41:05
Saturday's shellfish offerings,, displayed on ice and usually sold by weight or, very occasionally, by the piece (unidad). Remember that prices are presented in kilograms and not in pounds!
Saturday's shellfish offerings,, displayed on ice and usually sold by weight or, very occasionally, by the piece (unidad). Remember that prices are presented in kilograms and not in pounds!
0 2024/03/17 12:18:35
The segment of ANTONIO'S Carta devoted to bluefin (atun rojo de la almadraba)
The segment of ANTONIO'S Carta devoted to bluefin (atun rojo de la almadraba)
0 2024/03/17 10:30:02
Another photo of the heaping plate of clams; this is a racion, priced at 25 euro, offered with one of two varieties of crusty, perfect bread. This chunk bears the yellow hue of turmeric.
Another photo of the heaping plate of clams; this is a racion, priced at 25 euro, offered with one of two varieties of crusty, perfect bread. This chunk bears the yellow hue of turmeric.
0 2024/03/17 10:09:52
I took this photo to offer an idea of how miniscule these (now empty) clamshells were....
I took this photo to offer an idea of how miniscule these (now empty) clamshells were....
0 2024/03/17 10:09:47
Coquinas al Jerez, tiny clams from Huelva, sautéed in a sherry sauce.. Surprisingly, I found the sauce a bit too salty and the clams so tiny they were difficult to eat except with the hands. One of about 5 types of clams on offer that afternoon!
Coquinas al Jerez, tiny clams from Huelva, sautéed in a sherry sauce.. Surprisingly, I found the sauce a bit too salty and the clams so tiny they were difficult to eat except with the hands. One of about 5 types of clams on offer that afternoon!
0 2024/03/17 10:09:41
My beloved Sashimi de Ventresca (Ventresca is the prized belly of the tuna). This is a half ration, served with soy, wasabi, pickled ginger and an excellent hijiki salad. This is a favorite starter of mine in this Tuna Paradise. A whole portion can be a great lunch, and later that week, I took some home from another restaurant to lunch in my room. Many of the good restaurants near here have a separate section on their menus featuring dishes made with "atun rojo de la almadraba."
My beloved Sashimi de Ventresca (Ventresca is the prized belly of the tuna). This is a half ration, served with soy, wasabi, pickled ginger and an excellent hijiki salad. This is a favorite starter of mine in this Tuna Paradise. A whole portion can be a great lunch, and later that week, I took some home from another restaurant to lunch in my room. Many of the good restaurants near here have a separate section on their menus featuring dishes made with "atun rojo de la almadraba."
0 2024/03/17 10:09:34
Complimentary starter at one of 2 weekend lunches. A slice of (very sweet) carrot topped with a luscious mussel bathed in a citrus vinaigrette...Sounds so simple; tastes so complex, and so very good!
Complimentary starter at one of 2 weekend lunches. A slice of (very sweet) carrot topped with a luscious mussel bathed in a citrus vinaigrette...Sounds so simple; tastes so complex, and so very good!
0 2024/03/17 10:09:26
One single, perfect specimen: Artichoke heart opened like a flower, cooked and crisped on the edges, draped with Jamon Iberico whose gossamer sheets lavish fat and flavor on the artichoke below....an INCREDIBLE treat (5 euro)
One single, perfect specimen: Artichoke heart opened like a flower, cooked and crisped on the edges, draped with Jamon Iberico whose gossamer sheets lavish fat and flavor on the artichoke below....an INCREDIBLE treat (5 euro)
0 2024/03/17 05:09:55
Tortilla de Camarones, signature dish of the Costa de la Luz and, especially Cadiz, where they are known as TORTILLITAS DE CAMARONES GADITANAS. This beauty tied with the Tortillas at El Faro Bar in Cadiz but I've not tried them in Sanlucar YET!! They are made with tiny shrimp and, usually, a mix of what and garbanzo flour........ One of the best snacks in Southern Spain and ESSENTIAL for anyone visiting this coast.
Tortilla de Camarones, signature dish of the Costa de la Luz and, especially Cadiz, where they are known as TORTILLITAS DE CAMARONES GADITANAS. This beauty tied with the Tortillas at El Faro Bar in Cadiz but I've not tried them in Sanlucar YET!! They are made with tiny shrimp and, usually, a mix of what and garbanzo flour........ One of the best snacks in Southern Spain and ESSENTIAL for anyone visiting this coast.
0 2024/03/17 05:09:44
Those Patatas Alinadas with Pulpo, again, with turmeric-stained bread (fantastic breads here!!) in the background. Sop up that dressing with the chunks of the crusty bread!!! Heaven. You could almost stop right there!!!
Those Patatas Alinadas with Pulpo, again, with turmeric-stained bread (fantastic breads here!!) in the background. Sop up that dressing with the chunks of the crusty bread!!! Heaven. You could almost stop right there!!!
0 2024/03/17 05:09:37
View (front of restaurant) from my favorite "Mesa Alta," high-topped table facing the main bar.
View (front of restaurant) from my favorite "Mesa Alta," high-topped table facing the main bar.
0 2024/03/17 04:52:28
Waiting area, where drinks are served from a replica of a boat...and again, that sea view!
Waiting area, where drinks are served from a replica of a boat...and again, that sea view!
0 2024/03/17 04:52:20
Flowering potted plants right of main entrance to ANTONIO, outside ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES (Zahara of the tunas)
Flowering potted plants right of main entrance to ANTONIO, outside ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES (Zahara of the tunas)
0 2024/03/17 04:52:14
Diners in main dining room, offering marvelous sea views (better during daylight)
Diners in main dining room, offering marvelous sea views (better during daylight)
0 2024/03/17 04:52:04
TARTA DE ALGARROBA (Carob Tarte), which was preceded by an orange sorbet
TARTA DE ALGARROBA (Carob Tarte), which was preceded by an orange sorbet
0 2024/03/16 02:57:27
ROAST PIGEON with tomato, onion, garlic sauce aside a pate of pigeon: PICHÓN ASADO y reposado con TOMATES tatemados, untuoso de CEBOLLA y paté
ROAST PIGEON with tomato, onion, garlic sauce aside a pate of pigeon: PICHÓN ASADO y reposado con TOMATES tatemados, untuoso de CEBOLLA y paté
0 2024/03/15 06:04:04
Detailed diagram of pigeon parts and breaking down the bird for preparation. Where else but here!?!?!
Detailed diagram of pigeon parts and breaking down the bird for preparation. Where else but here!?!?!
0 2024/03/15 06:03:57
MERLUZA AL VAPOR con CALABAZA y VAINILLA
MERLUZA AL VAPOR con CALABAZA y VAINILLA
0 2024/03/15 06:03:49
0 2024/03/14 15:34:30
Lubina, first of two main fish courses
Lubina, first of two main fish courses
0 2024/03/14 15:29:17
LUBINA curada, anchoa, BOTARGA y pepino encurtido
LUBINA curada, anchoa, BOTARGA y pepino encurtido
0 2024/03/14 15:26:30
Fregola pasta (Sardinian). (I think I've written this before but so afraid of losing it now, as wifi is cutting out....). cooked in hen broth and topped with ribbons of calamari "pasta" and shaved black truffles..
Fregola pasta (Sardinian). (I think I've written this before but so afraid of losing it now, as wifi is cutting out....). cooked in hen broth and topped with ribbons of calamari "pasta" and shaved black truffles..
0 2024/03/14 15:14:31
Set upon a bed of very thickly sliced, braised endive strips, a trio of raw gambas draped with gossamer slices of Joselito ham that was, in turn, crowned by two lavishly sized spoonfuls of black caviar, which I am again assuming comes from the RioFrio Farms near Granada. A regal and inventive dish, this filled my mouth with an explosion of exquisite flavors such as I've never before encountered.....on this dish. alone, Paco Morales will be enshrined with the culinary greats of the ages!!!
Set upon a bed of very thickly sliced, braised endive strips, a trio of raw gambas draped with gossamer slices of Joselito ham that was, in turn, crowned by two lavishly sized spoonfuls of black caviar, which I am again assuming comes from the RioFrio Farms near Granada. A regal and inventive dish, this filled my mouth with an explosion of exquisite flavors such as I've never before encountered.....on this dish. alone, Paco Morales will be enshrined with the culinary greats of the ages!!!
0 2024/03/13 04:34:30
This was one many standout dishes (its impossible for me to pick a favorite but this would be in the runnning1)
This was one many standout dishes (its impossible for me to pick a favorite but this would be in the runnning1)
0 2024/03/13 04:28:37
Trio of breads....
Trio of breads....
0 2024/03/12 14:58:52
Those incredible, sweet, crunchy and altogether unforgettable tear peas, and a "macerated," and oh, so delicious oyster along with pressed sheep curd (the three white cookie-like things), atop a "gelee" of spinach that was like a cold soup but richer....and BETTER!!!
Those incredible, sweet, crunchy and altogether unforgettable tear peas, and a "macerated," and oh, so delicious oyster along with pressed sheep curd (the three white cookie-like things), atop a "gelee" of spinach that was like a cold soup but richer....and BETTER!!!
0 2024/03/12 14:58:43
One of many place settings; sleek modern utensils sit atop embossed leather mats; this one was metallic silver; others were deep forest green and other colors..
One of many place settings; sleek modern utensils sit atop embossed leather mats; this one was metallic silver; others were deep forest green and other colors..
0 2024/03/12 14:52:12
CUAJADA DE KHAN, yema de huevo de campo, CAVIAR, CHILE habanero y ALCAPARRÓN.... Curd with rich egg yolk (sous vide???? All I know is that the yolk was unlike any I'd had before), topped withSpanish caviar (was it RioFrio? It was exceptional and made me want to buy some before I leave for home); see MORISCO menu for more precise details on this stellar dish
CUAJADA DE KHAN, yema de huevo de campo, CAVIAR, CHILE habanero y ALCAPARRÓN.... Curd with rich egg yolk (sous vide???? All I know is that the yolk was unlike any I'd had before), topped withSpanish caviar (was it RioFrio? It was exceptional and made me want to buy some before I leave for home); see MORISCO menu for more precise details on this stellar dish
0 2024/03/12 14:52:02
First, a few small treats.....
First, a few small treats.....
0 2024/03/12 14:51:54
Waiter explains some of the spices available in Spain during the Golden era of the Reconquista---cinammon, carob, star anise, saffron....think of where the galleons traveled to bring. home these treasures--its fascinating. What other restaurant, anywhere, delves so deeply into the history of the food turned out by the kitchen???
Waiter explains some of the spices available in Spain during the Golden era of the Reconquista---cinammon, carob, star anise, saffron....think of where the galleons traveled to bring. home these treasures--its fascinating. What other restaurant, anywhere, delves so deeply into the history of the food turned out by the kitchen???
0 2024/03/12 14:45:10
I think I counted eight tables in the soaring dining room; most diners were speaking Spanish but waiters all spoke at least some English and some were fluent....this was the view from my table. The restaurant has an open kitchen, not shown here.
I think I counted eight tables in the soaring dining room; most diners were speaking Spanish but waiters all spoke at least some English and some were fluent....this was the view from my table. The restaurant has an open kitchen, not shown here.
0 2024/03/12 14:41:32
NOOR: Magic awaits behind the pierced metal facade.
NOOR: Magic awaits behind the pierced metal facade.
0 2024/03/12 14:39:49
Barbecued Costilla de Cerdo at BAR DE PACO MORALES, Cordoba
Barbecued Costilla de Cerdo at BAR DE PACO MORALES, Cordoba
0 2024/03/09 13:39:18
0 2024/03/09 13:37:52
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