JOURNEY: Our 2-Day Tapas Bar Crawl in Seville, Spain

Summary

Paul and Haley explore the vibrant tapas scene in Seville, Spain, embarking on a tapas crawl to sample the city's diverse and delicious offerings. They visit El Rincon, the oldest tapas bar, and enjoy a variety of traditional dishes including Iberico ham, chorizo, and croquettes. They also discuss the authenticity and value of the tapas, comparing prices to London and appreciating the local flavors. Their culinary adventure concludes with a Spanish breakfast, highlighting the freshness and quality of the ingredients, and they reflect on their memorable two-night stay in Seville.

Takeaways

• 🌍 Paul and Haley are exploring Seville, the home of tapas, and comparing it to the UK's limited selection.
• 🎉 They plan to do a tapas crawl, trying one or two tapas in each bar before moving on to the next.
• 🍷 They enjoy a variety of tapas, including whitebait, cheese, spiced chorizo, and Iberico ham.
• 🏰 El Rincon, the oldest tapas bar in Seville, is their starting point for the tapas crawl.
• 🍲 Breakfast in Seville includes options like pork cheek stew, bruschetta with tomato and aubergine, and Spanish-style toast with tomatoes.
• 💰 Prices in Seville are reasonable, with a bottle of water and small beers costing about 5 euros.
• 🥗 Freshness and quality of the tapas, such as smoked sardines, are highlighted during their experience.
• 📍 They visit a bar near the cathedral and Plaza Nuevo, where locals outnumber tourists.
• 🥔 Potato bravas are different in Seville, with a lighter sauce and a hint of creaminess.
• 🍅 Seville's gazpacho is made with just tomatoes and garlic, unlike the traditional gazpacho with other vegetables.
• 👍 Overall, their two-night trip in Seville is filled with delicious tapas and a memorable experience.

Q & A

Where are Paul and Haley from the video?

Paul and Haley are from the UK.

What is the local specialty in Seville that they are interested in exploring?

They are interested in exploring tapas, which is a local specialty in Seville.

How does the tapas selection in the UK compare to that in Seville according to the video?

The tapas selection in the UK is described as limited and not as vast as the menus in Seville.

What is a 'tapas crawl'?

A 'tapas crawl' refers to the activity of visiting multiple bars, having one or two tapas at each, and then moving on to the next one.

Which is the oldest tapas bar in Seville mentioned in the video?

El Rincon is mentioned as the oldest tapas bar in Seville.

What specific type of ham did they try in the video?

They tried Iberico ham, which comes from a specific type of pig that is acorn-fed.

How did they find the pricing in Seville compared to London?

They found the pricing in Seville to be reasonable and not taking advantage of tourists, as a bottle of water and small beers cost about 5 euros, which they expected to be around 15 euros in London.

What did they have for breakfast in Seville?

For breakfast, they had a Spanish breakfast which included ham, olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and orange juice.

What different grades of ham did they encounter during their tapas crawl?

They encountered different grades of ham, ranging from black label (the best, 100% acorn-fed) to white label (not acorn-fed).

What was their overall impression of the tapas experience in Seville?

Their overall impression was very positive, as they enjoyed the variety and quality of the tapas, and appreciated the authentic experience with locals.