My mouth went to Spain the other day.
Tender, smoky octopus, redolent of the salt spray that splashed my skin when I went fishing in Galicia -- combined with a tangy piquillo pepper sauce, garbanzos, perfectly briny black olives and roasted Marcona almonds -- made me wonder if I hadn't boarded a flight on Iberia and traversed the entire peninsula from Andalucía to the shores of the Bay of Biscay, all in one mouthful.
While slowly enjoying each bite, I envisioned Flamenco dancers from the south and Gaiteros performing Celtic jigs to the north. Along the way, I saw fields of sunflowers and the castle ruins of Castilla-León.
I am rarely this inspired by food. This dish transported me.
Pulpo A La Gallega is an appetizer served at at DB Bistro Moderne, located at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. For less than $20, it's far cheaper than a flight to Spain and an absolute pleasure to devour -- slowly, of course -- with no shame to mop up the sauce with bread.
Pulpo A La Gallega is an appetizer served at at DB Bistro Moderne, located at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami. For less than $20, it's far cheaper than a flight to Spain and an absolute pleasure to devour -- slowly, of course -- with no shame to mop up the sauce with bread.
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