The “Feria de la Tapa” (Sevilla en Boca de Todos (Tapas Competition)) has begun in Sevilla. I have visited several restaurants to take part in the playful competition and show on this blog some of what I have eaten, offering a bit of critique (although most comments will be positive). The harsh reviews are for the official judge. I begin with a tapa of Azafrán de República Argentina to pay homage to Santi Santamaría, who has combined a tender piece of chicken with baked strawberries and shoots of asparagus, finished off with a confit of tomato and a flower for visual effect. The bar, Tribuna en Concha Espina in Triana, presents us with a ball of Roquefort and chocolate, coated with pieces of nuts—creamy and crunchy at the same time—complemented by strawberry jelly. Nantara of Virgen del Valle, with the help of executive chef Nacho Fernández, offers a samosa of cream of shellfish, wonderful fried and accompanied by cream of peppers and parsley olive oil and alloli. All very delicious. I invite you to map out your own tapas crawl and draw our own conclusions. Until the next post.
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