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Garachico opens the congress with rice, tuna and seafood stews in a popular event that unites chefs, fishermen and ocean defense
Garachico became the great plaza for seafood cuisine this weekend with the start of the VIII Meeting of the Seas, an event that places the north of Tenerife on the map of blue gastronomy. The Liberty Square hosted a popular day open to the public in which rice, tuna fish, seafood stews and products from the Atlantic were the protagonists.
The meeting, which this year is celebrated under the motto “Capital Natural Azul”, It began with a proposal designed to bring haute cuisine from the sea to the public.. Tastings at popular prices, Live music and the participation of local and peninsular chefs marked a day that functioned as a prelude to the professional congress..
Among the great attractions of the event, the presence of Miguel Barrera, restaurant chef Cal Paradise*, in Castellón, that brought its Mediterranean-rooted cuisine to Garachico with two preparations closely linked to its territory: a “sea and mountain” rice and the traditional arrosset de Castelló.
The Tenerife representation placed the emphasis on the Atlantic product and the contemporary reading of the seafaring recipe book.. Omar Paez, of Sea Beast, opted for a roasted albacore sandwich; Ruben Gonzalez, of The Rebojo, presented a seasonal tuna croquette with local aromatics and a semi-cured amberjack tartar with tropical pineapple; y Nahuel Nunez, of Oa Beach Club, surprised with some stewed chickpeas with marine touches.
The gastronomic proposal was completed with drinks from Wineries Site y Victoria Beers, reinforcing the festive character of a day designed to enjoy, but also to reflect on the future of the sea.
After this popular opening, he VIII Meeting of the Seas continue with your professional programming, in which scientists, fishermen and chefs will debate the protection of the oceans, marine biodiversity and the role of gastronomy as a tool for raising awareness.
with this quote, Garachico and Tenerife reaffirm their commitment to the defense of marine ecosystems and a responsible blue economy. The event is promoted by the Tenerife Council, through Tourism of Tenerife and your brand Tenerife Awakens Emotions, with the involvement of Garachico City Council.
