V Jornadas Vascas en El Faro de El Puerto. Fifth Basque Culinary Celebration in El Faro de El Puerto.

By Discover Sherry10/20/2022

Se presentaron las **V Jornadas Vascas** en el **Restaurante El Faro del Puerto**. Estas Jornadas tendrán lugar hasta el domingo 23 de octubre.

*The **Fifth Basque Culinary** Celebration was initiated, this year, at the **Restaurant El Faro in El Puerto,** on Tuesday, October 18th. This celebration will continue until Sunday, October 23rd.*

Al llegar pudimos probar la sidra y disfrutamos de unos aperitivos exquisitos, jamón Basatxerri, Gildas y no podía faltar el queso Idiazabal cortado como flores preciosas. Siempre es una alegría encontrar a Sherry Explorers y amigos.

Upon our arrival at the El Faro Restaurant, we had a taste of some classic Basque apple cider and enjoyed it along with some delicious appetizers: Basatxerri ham, and Gildas (anchovy, olive and pepper skewers). We also had some very tasty Idiazabal cheese which was beautifully cut like Spring flowers. As always, it is a joy to greet all of the Sherry Explorers, and friends, that were present at the event.

Fernando Córdoba, Chef de El Faro y Sherry Explorer Honorario, dio a todos la bienvenida. También lo hicieron los cocineros: Iñaki Larrainzar, el alma y creador de este evento y Sherry Explorer Honorario, y el gran Xabi Zabaleta del Restaurante Arantz de San Sebastián. También saludaron representantes del Ayuntamiento de El Puerto de Santa María y de la Diputación.

Fernando Córdoba, Chef of the El Faro Restaurant, and Honorary Sherry Explorer, welcomed everyone. We were also greeted by Basque Chefs: Iñaki Larrainzar, (who is the soul and creator of this event as well as an Honorary Sherry Explorer), and the well-known Xabi Zabaleta of the Arantz Restaurant in San Sebastián.. Representatives of the El Puerto de Santa María City Council and the Provincial Council were also present and introduced themselves to all of the guests.

Todo lo que comimos estaba delicioso sería muy difícil elegir uno de los platos como el mejor.
*Everything we ate was delicious! It would be very difficult to choose one of the dishes as being the best.*

Las Txuletas a la parrilla………………que cosa más buena!! La carne se deshace en la boca de lo tierna que está y el sabor, genial. Hasta nuestra amiga vegetariana las disfrutó!! Los postres, los vinos, ……… en fin una comida, perfecta.

The grilled Txuletas………………were indescribably great!!! A Txuleta is an over-sized T-bone steak. The meat melts in your mouth since it is prepared to be very tender. Even one of our”vegetarian” friends enjoyed them! The desserts, the wines, ….. In short, it was a perfect meal.

Muchos amigos, muchos nuevos amigos y un rato maravilloso.

Many old friends, many new friends, and a wonderful time – we couldn’t ask for more.

Muchísimas gracias por esta experiencia a todos los organizadores y al personal de El Faro que como siempre hacen un trabajo increíble.

Thank you so much to all of the organizers for this wonderful experience. And, of course, thanks to the staff of the El Faro Restaurant who, as always, do an incredible job.

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