A Spanish culinary summit in Israel: Asteria Dam, the official capital of Barcelona, is bringing to Israel three of the stars of modern Catalan cuisine for two special evenings, where they will cook the exciting dishes that characterize Catalan cuisine alongside the stars of the local cuisine: Hillel Tavkoli, Moti Titman and Habib Moshe.
According to the initiators of the project: “We aim to provide diners in Israel with a complete Spanish experience, “Compelto”, which will be a celebration of colors and flavors, of course accompanied by the Asteria Dam beer, which most characterizes Barcelona.”
The meals will be held on February 21-22.
Tapas celebration in the White City: the chef Arthur Martinez is a chef and owner of the AÜRT restaurant At the Hilton Hotel in Barcelona, which in 2020 won its first Michelin star and Repsol Sun on behalf of the respected Spanish restaurant guide REPSOL GUIDE. Martinez will be staying at The esteemed chef Motti Titman at Melgo and Melbar restaurant, which was recently ranked 40th in the 50 BEST competition of the best restaurants in Mazat for 2023.
between dishes: Beef bourguignon croquette with curry ketchup and pickled cucumber, Spanish ham and smoked butter, green curry of smoked eel and Chinese asparagus, oxtail stew on grilled brioche, Spanish barbecue and caviar, parsley root with yogurt ice cream, yogurt stone and bay leaf meringue, tiramisu with espresso syrup , rum ice cream, madeleine and mascarpone whipped cream.
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Innovative tapas in front of the Tel Aviv beaches: Chef Uriel Casalas, owner of the Taverna Teòric restaurant Considered one of the most innovative chefs in contemporary Basque cuisine. In 2017, Casalas won the title of best chef in Barcelona and first place in the BCC-Eroski Saria competition for gastronomic innovation with local products. Casalas will cook with Chef Hillel Tavkoli at the Animar restaurant which was recently ranked 32nd in the 50 BEST competition of the best restaurants in Mazat for 2023.
between dishes: Chicken and shrimp croquettes with saffron mayonnaise, Jerusalem roshti, za’atar aioli, Mediterranean sardines, sea sambusque with chipotle aioli, polenta fricassee with pickled and grilled tongue, duck risotto, eel, traditional crema catalan, crostini with olive oil and chocolate cream.
The Taverna Teòric restaurant in Barcelona (photo: Yehac)Kosher tapas celebration in Caesarea: Chef Alain Goyard, who worked in the best restaurants in Europe, is the chef and owner of La Mundana, Chic tapas bar and one of the most popular gastro bars in Barcelona. In a bar that won the prestigious “Bib-Gourmand” award. Goyard will be hosted by Chef Habib Moshe at the Mariposa restaurant in Caesareawhere they will cook together a kosher feast of tapas.
Among the dishes: Catalan carbonara whipped cream cone of smoked salmon, bite of red tuna and espresso oil, mango cream, almond milk and yuzu, pomelo and caramelized fennel seeds, grilled leek, leek ash vinaigrette and pickled sheitel carpaccio, crispy potato gratin and caper and mustard aioli, ravioli Open of shredded goose, a classic Catalan dessert of chocolate ganache, olive oil, salt and twill bread and a dessert of vanilla brulee and Jerusalem artichoke.
La Mundana restaurant in Barcelona (photo: Yehcat)MAX customers enjoy an exclusive benefit when purchasing a tapas meal for two. 60 NIS discount per person, for the realization of up to two benefits in the transaction. Also, MAX credit holders will have the opportunity to purchase the benefit and reserve a place 24 hours before everyone else. Meal tickets can be purchased in advance on the website
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About Asteria Dam: A light premium lager beer containing 4.6% alcohol, elegant and full of Spanish-Catalan style. Asteria Dam is an integral part of Spain’s culture and culinary scene, and is considered the “star of Barcelona”. In its taste and style, the beer corresponds with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, and matches Israel’s contemporary culinary style.