DIGEST:2004 Spanish Newspaper Gastronomic Sections

[Rogelio]

Due to last week bank holiday, here's the digest of both weeks:

The Weeks of December the 6th and 13th, 2004

The Michelin stars hangover will last. Fernando Point and Joan Merlot give their opinion on The new stars

Fernando Point revisites the classic Zalacain to realize that the all times traditional restaurant is still alive and kicking.

And another classics in a different way are the three Casas de comidas placed in the Chamartín Area, in Northern Madrid: La Ancha, De la Riva and Casa Carola mantain the traditions of the old food houses.

Alvaro Lerena goes castizo visiting all the tradicional Madrileñian Bars : Casa Labra, Freiduría Gallinejas, Los Torreznos and Los Caracoles keep the essence of the madrileñian traditions.

And a future classic: Mesón El Puente near Toledo bridge.

Top Metrópoli goes for the best restaurants cooking with Flowers .

Abraham García gives thousand of original recipes on Abraham Boca , his weekly chat.

5 a Taula pays a visit to La Banyeta in Palol de Rivardit, near Banyoles. To confirm that behind the normal appearence of the dishes there is a creative genius with a promising future.

Rafael García Santos rise the qualification of the madrileñian starred restaurant La Broche

Enrique Bellver writes in El Sur about Fransana an innovative cooking restaurant in a different way than Adrià’s.

Caius apicius takes a look to Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía meeting in San Sebastián. Praising the organization of the event.

And another article by Caius Apicius talking about the Catalonian Supremacy on the gastronomic guides.

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The Week of December the 20th, 2004

Fernando Point visites the new Ars 25 to confirm that is a promising star.

Álvaro Lerena discovers a new wine bar in Chueca, Baco y Beto has a good wine list and tapas.

Top Metrópoli is for the best restaurants preparing Fideuá , the classic noodles paella from Gandía.

5 a Taula visites the new Mas Passamaner in La Selva del Camp (Baix camp). The restaurant is placed in an old an historical building and the menu is assesed by Joakim Koerper from Moraira’s El Girasol.

Elena Castells writes about Buying Seafood in Christmas.

Rafael García Santos visites the Asturian Casa Marcial. Where Nacho Manzano is reaching an excellent level.

RGS also writes about the best way to cook a Pragmatic Christmas .

Caius Apicius writes about Eating and Drinking today in Portugal.

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The Week of December the 27th, 2004

Fernando Point points a recent eGullet discussion to write about Neighborhood Food Houses like Arturo, and acknowledges the suggestions of our Forum Host, Pedro.

Álvaro Lerena discovers a new tapas bar La Parrala, a nice tavern in the very old centre of Madrid.

Top Metrópoli is dedicated to Tortillitas de Camarones, the traditional andalusian shrimp omelets.

Abraham García dialogues with his fans on Abraham Boca and suggests a pantagruelic Christmas Menu.

5 a Taula visites El Mirador, a serious restaurant placed in El Palau de la Música, the Barcelonian music palace.

Rafael García Santos pays a visit to Santander’s El Serval praising the overall impression more than the details.

This critic also complains about the vulgarization of the Frozen Fishes.

Caius Apicius writes about Chocolat and gives this Michel Bras’ recipe for biscuit de chocolat coulant.