Food & Wine
March food programme
Text: CUINA MAGAZINE
Setting the table in the run-up to Easter
The fact that many of Catalonia’s historic Catholic observances are still embedded in its culture is often reflected in it’s annual culinary traditions, with Lent the best example
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RICE AND ARTICHOKE FAIR (Until March 18) Running until March 18, the restaurants of Amposta and Poble Nou del Delta have joined in the culinary fair devoted to artichoke and rice dishes. Visitors will be surprised to discover how good such simple fare can be. / www.amposta.cat / Archive. -
LENTEN CUISINE (Until March 24) Since 2015, Sant Vicenç dels Horts has celebrated the best of its traditional lenten cuisine with local, seasonal produce. The annual food event is patronised and sponsored by local farmers, restaurants and the town hall. / www.svh.cat / Archive. -
RUTA DEL BACALLÀ (From March 15) This will be the 6th year running that cod vendors and Inedit have got together to design a culinary itinerary in over 30 restaurants and cod bars in Barcelona. From March 15 until April 8, with many city markets joining in the fun on Saturdays. / www.rutadelbacalla.cat / Archive. -
THE BEST TAPAS AND DO WINES IN EMPORDÀ (Until April 15) From April 6 to 15, Roses is home to creative cuisine with local restaurants out to whet the appetite of visiting foodies. Participants can look forward to the delights of Empordà wines and a unique tapas competition. / guiaderoses.net / Archive. -
LET THE POTS BOIL! (March 17 & 18) Caldes de Montbui in Vallès Oriental holds its pots and pans market in mid-March, recreating a tradition that dates back to the 17th century. The annual event features local cuisine, crafts demonstrations and workshops. / www.visiteucaldes.cat / Archive. -
CRAFT CHEESE FAIR (March 30 & 31) In the last week of March, the Pyrenean town of Sort holds the Catalan Craft Cheese Fair, with the best cheeses on show from all over the country. The fair includes workshops, talks, tastings and the chance to take some home! / www.sort.cat / Archive.
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