Spain ain on every plate

Bistronomia Group brings the flavors and soul of Spain to Manila

- FELICIANO RODRIGUEZ III

Some meals arrive subtlety with Others step into the spotlight. At a recent media dinner at Las Flores BGC hosted by the Bistronomia Group-the team behind Las Flores, Tomatito, Rambla, and Rumba-Spanish cuisine made itself heard, proud, and unaltered.

This was no ordinary media event.

It was a statement. Each course served as proof of concept: Spanish cooking, rooted in tradition, presented with confidence and care. The group's culinary director, Chef Alfredo Rodriguez Sangrador, was joined by newly appointed Spanish brand ambassadors Marta Aranda Baños and Cristina Garcia-Villalba Marba.

"We want people to experience Spain exactly as it is, no shortcuts, no adjustments. Just real Spanish food, crafted with passion and imagination," said Chef Alfredo.

And then, the first course arrived.

Spherical Olives, created using modern techniques born in Catalonia's most experimental kitchens, delivered a clean pop of olive flavor suspended in liquid form. Made with extra virgin olive oil, each bite was a quiet nod to molecular gastronomy, but grounded in heritage.