Spanish cheese varieties

Get to know the best Spanish cheeses

Cheese is an integral part of Spanish gastronomy. It goes perfectly with tapas, on its own or on a crusted bread with some olive oil. Of course, our hearts melt for it in various dishes.

Most famous food in Valencia

Most famous food in Valencia

The Fallas de Valencia is a traditional fire festival and the most flamboyant celebration of Spain. Throughout the festival, there are citywide pyrotechnic displays starting at the beginning of March, although most of them occur from March 15 to 19.

Pan con Tomate Recipe

Pan con Tomate Recipe

One of the classic food items you will encounter if you spend any time in Spain is the Pan con Tomate (bread with tomato).

Aperitivo: The Aperitif of Spain

Aperitivo: The Aperitif of Spain

Have you ever heard the Spanish word aperitivo? You can see it is close to the English word aperitive, so you can imagine it is somewhat related, but do you know the cultural difference behind that similar word?

Jamón Serrano vs Jamón Ibérico

Jamon Serrano Board at Socarrat Spanish Restaurant

If you have ever been to Spain or Portugal, you know they just LOVE ham. In every meat shop, you will see entire pork legs hanging from the ceiling or covering the walls.

10 Spanish Sayings About Food

Socarrat | New York’s Favorite Paella Bar

As we know, exploring the gastronomy is a great way to know a culture. Looking at the popular expressions, proverbs and sayings in a culture is a great way to understand the mentality of its people.

What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

What Is the Mediterranean Diet?

Every season seems to bring to the light a new fad diet, based on a new concept, from your astrology sign to your blood type or centered around a specific ingredient.

Origins of the Spanish Tortilla

Origins of the Spanish tortilla

First of all, the Spanish tortilla has nothing to do with its Mexican cousin. The Spanish tortilla is much more than a variety of bread: it is a traditional dish all by itself.

All About Tapas

Socarrat | New York’s Favorite Paella Bar

To tapear (enjoy tapas) is to picar (pick at) small plates of food that are accompanied by alcohol.