Tag: gastronomy

Shawn Hennessey

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September 9, 2014

Vendimia de Jerez 2014

The Fiesta de la Vendimia (Autumn Festival and Grape Harvest Fair) kicks off today in Jerez de la Frontera with activites for all ages. The programme includes open days and visits to wineries, master tastings, grape stomping, children’s entertainment, concerts, tapas and wine pairing, routes through the vineyards of Jerez, conferences, exhibitions, concerts, competitions ……

Events, Gastronomy, Jerez de la Frontera, Sherry, Spain, Tapas, Wines
Shawn Hennessey

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July 15, 2014

Eating Out in Antequera

First I want to thank my friends at Pollo y Ensalada for not only recommending every place we ate in Antequera, but also for joining me in a couple of meals, including the fabulous tasting menu at Arte de Cozina. I should also point out that although only in Antequera for just over 48 hours…

Andalucía, Gastronomy, Tapas
Shawn Hennessey

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October 18, 2013

Copa Jerez 2013

A last minute decision found me in Jerez earlier this week to attend the 5th Copa Jerez (Sherry Cup), an international bi-annual competition that aims to demonstrate sherry’s tremendous versatility as a wine to pair with food. It’s organized by the Regulatory Council of the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry and Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and during the…

Gastronomy, Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Sherry, Wines