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Gastronomy blog for Savour Academy, Barcelona and Beyond!
The Best Plant-Based Tapas in Barcelona
When you think of tapas in Barcelona, probably the first thing that comes to mind is not if they are plant-based tapas. However vegan tapas in Barcelona date back farther than veganism itself! So if you are following a plant-based diet, you'll find easy, authentic and...
Cava Sabrage and Paella Class
Are you looking for a paella class with a difference in Barcelona? Do you also love adrenaline and most importantly, Spain's answer to champagne, some lovely bubbly cava? My Cava Sabrage and Paella Class is borne of a desire to combine this classic gastronomical duo....
23/07 Relaunch & 15 Years in BCN Party
Yes you read it correctly, I've been in Barcelona for 15 years so I want to celebrate that with you! That, and my relaunch of the food and wine school as Savour Academy. Join me to celebrate and reminisce the last 15 years in the city and 5 years working with my own...
16/07 Savour Sri Lankan Dinner Pairing
You might remember our last Sri Lankan Dinner Pairing at Savour Academy. It seems like a lifetime ago, so we are joining forces again with Ceylon Affairs! You can join us on Friday 16th July for this Sri Lankan dinner experience that is unique in Barcelona. And here's...
Wineries and Wine Festivals Near Barcelona
Did you know that there are many vineyards of D.O. quality as little as 20 minutes drive from central Barcelona? There are in fact 12 wine D.O. zones (Denominación de Origen) including one D.O.C., spread across the region of Catalunya. We have plenty of...
Nguyá»…n Dynasty Vietnamese Food and Wine Pairing
Savour Academy again opened its doors for a special supper club type of Vietnamese food and wine pairing in Barcelona. I have done several cooking collaborations with Hanoi native Tien (from The Lush Kitchen) but this was one of the most memorable dining and pairing...
Summer Wine Festivals in Catalunya 2021
Last of the summer wine? We surely hope not! At Savour Academy we love the local wineries and wines of Catalunya. We look forward to visiting some of the amazing wine festivals and wine fairs in Barcelona and further afield. Here's a quick look at the wine festival or...
Sabre the Summer! Cava Sabrage
Have you tried cava sabrage yet? Do you love cava and also learning an exciting, hands-on class? Then it's time for you to tick off this bucket-list hit. The art of champagne sabrage or cava sabrage as we know it at Savour Academy, is popping a bottle of bubbly with a...
08/07 Come to Your Senses! Blind Tasting
Savour Academy is all about teaching the senses. We talk and listen about food and wine, while we hear stories about the pairings. You can smell the aromas and feel the textures of both the food and the wines. We also see the dishes, how they are displayed and how the...
09/06 Paleo Nutrition Talk & Taste (Dine & Wine)
The times are changing. Are you in the mood to shift towards a healthier, more natural lifestyle? Then join us for a special paleo evening, to talk and taste with Sinzy, Hofmann-trained chef and the founder of Cooking Nature. What are the principles of the paleo diet?...