Tabla de contenidos para Fall 2018 en TAPAS - English Version

The joyous oral stage. Everything in the entire universe passes through the mouth. Well, according to neurologist Sigmund Freud at least—who, incidentally, died of laryngeal cancer. Sexual pleasure seems to be intimately connected to the sensitivity of the mouth, palate, and lips... and even the fingers (when covered in coffee ice cream or dipped in dulce de leche). Readers, don’t be shocked; this is a magazine for hedonists and gluttons. If you take out the sexual language, it’s not as fiery as it seems. But what if you don’t? What if instead you slowly reduce it to its essence, like the melting ice in Nine and a Half Weeks? Biting, sucking, chewing, swallowing, gagging, licking, sucking, slurping, and spitting are all verbs that are seemingly innocent, until love affairs come…

Happy 75th, Horcher LIFE IN THE KITCHEN HORCHER HAS BEEN SETTING TABLES IN MADRID FOR 75 YEARS. A NEW BOOK, LOS HORCHER, TAKES A LOOK AT THE RESTAURANT THROUGH THE AGES. THE HORCHER FAMILY is celebrating 114 years of family business (75 of them setting tables in Madrid). It all began with Gustav Horcher's dream of opening a restaurant in Berlin in 1904. Their story is the history of gastronomy and the 20th century: every milestone and big personality passing through the restaurant. And all of it iscompiledinthebook, Los Horcher recently put into print. Healthy kitchens CONSCIOUS CUISINE Chef Dani García has joined forces with Fundación MAPFRE to teach kids healthy habits. It could be because he has two little girls or because the future is in the hands of…

Imagine loving, above all things, traditional and homemade food (including fast food) from the southeastern United States (corn, seafood, fish, meat—all grilled or fried, and always with sauce) and have the opportunity to try it all on a road trip. Now imagine that after this banquet, you have to squeeze yourself into a not-so-comfortable Lycra bodysuit that shows off every single feature of your figure, which has to be slender and according to typical American beauty standards: good-sized breasts, tiny waist and perfectly proportional hips. Oh, and you also need to have long, thin legs that end in extremely high heels, even if things are about to get very country. It’s within this dichotomy that Dolly Parton has always danced: between being (literally) the figure of America, and indulging in…

For decades, astronauts have faced impossible challenges and, sometimes, have reached extraordinary feats. Yet something that even these heroes haven’t managed to do, until recently, was finish the food served to them out of NASA’s kitchens. Neil Armstrong returned to the Moon with supplies. And no, they weren’t given to him by lunatics. Not that astronauts were sensitive. For example, John Glenn, the first American who had the dubious honor of eating in space, was an award-winning fighter pilot in World War II and later in the Korean War. He won six crosses and 18 medals. He took down, and not very cordially, three MiG-15 aircrafts and later dared to successfully complete the first transcontinental supersonic flight. This was the man who travelled around the Earth three times in 1962.…

Movie locations A film doesn’t have to be about food, for cooking and eating to steal the show. In Annie Hall, there’s a hilarious scene where Woody Allen and Diane Keaton try to wrangle a live lobster into a pot of boiling water. Even though food may not be such a source of pleasure for Woody as it is for the rest of us, it hasn’t stopped him from paying well-deserved tribute to a huge number of restaurants, both in his hometown of New York and in the other cities where he’s shot nearly 50 films. Bars and restaurants are essential spaces for storytelling in his films: they’re places where friends and couples meet, and the backdrop to the witty dialogues that unfold—a hallmark of Woody Allen’s work. Nom Wah…

You’ve got to have a lot of personality to be a gluttonous journalist; to weigh over 200 pounds and still stuff yourself for months while wearing a World War II soldier’s uniform; to participate in the Normandy landings; to advance along with the troops while (almost) bribing officers with Calvados apple cider brandy and then to become one of the first reporters to enter Paris with the Allies. “Liberté!”, shouted some. “Let’s eat!” Liebling may have answered. The details of this story are fiercely guarded. The same day that the Nazi General, Dietrich von Choltitz, officially surrendered to the Allies at the Seine, on August 25, 1944, our American friend got in a car that ended up between a terrible traffic jam and the French soldiers’ raucous celebrations. They hung…

The new fragrance by Issey Miyake is inspired by the intensity of the sea. More intense than its predecessor, it’s perfect for scenting the night. L’Eau Super Majeure D’Issey has notes of clary sage and rosemary; a marine core slowly develops, salty and tinged with dark patchouli, amber wood, black salt, and cashmeran. Finally, a background of black Madagascar vanilla, soft tonka bean, leather, and smoke. A very masculine fragrance that captures the turbulence and momentum of the sea.…

Escape Barcelona’s bustling crowds and at the same time, experience the beautiful city in all its glory. This is the goal and very essence of Vincci Gala, a four-star hotel located in a majestic building from 1900, with traces of history that can be found within its stairs, main facade and decorative mosaic floors. But it’s also a contemporary hotel featuring modern design, which is most notable in its courtyard. Here you’ll find an oasis where you can escape from the buzz of the city center among its greenery and, at the same time, a place where you can experience the city to fullest through good cuisine and cocktails. But, as we said, far from the crowds. WINE SACRILEGE? Nobody has trouble buying a can of beer... But finding a…

1 BURNT The Sourtoe Cocktail might sound yummy, but it couldn’t be untruer. YouTuber Tom Scott tried this concoction, which is garnished with a human toe. Be careful...... 2 WELL DONE The Lobster Pound in Southwest Harbor wants to save the lobsters they serve from suffering, by getting them high with marijuana. How do you like your lobster? Pain-free. 3 MEDIUM Snoop Dogg has written a cookbook, From Crook to Cook, of popular American recipes like mac n’ cheese and fried chicken. Mind you, there’s not even a hint of marijuana to be found. 4 RARE Óleum, the restaurant at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, has created a tasting menu inspired by Dalí and Gala. 5 RAW Rafael Ansón has become a Knight of the National Order of the…

The idea that wine gets better with age is proven to the letter at Lustau. And not just because it ages perfectly in these Cathedral-like wine cellars of Cádiz (they’re also in Jerez de la Frontera). It’s because their creations pass the test of time—in fact, they’re still making the same sherry they started producing in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, back in 1940. Emilio Lustau called it Papirusa, like that famous zarzuela of the 30s and like the doll he gave as a gift to the daughter of his first manager, Joaquín Burgos. Family businesses are like that—they’re full of stories. This sherry is made from 100% Palomino grape and aged under “velo de flor” (an upper layer of live yeast inside the barrel). It’s produced following the traditional “solera” and…

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS Preparation time: 1h 10 min Ingredients: 1 chicken (1.5kg) 2½ teaspoons salt ¾ teaspoon pepper 1 whole peeled onion ¼ cup chopped celery 2 cups flour for kneading ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening ¾ cup milk 1. Place the chicken with two teaspoons of salt and two parts water in a pot, cover and wait for it to boil. 2. When it boils, lower the heat to medium and add the pepper, onion and celery. 3. Let it simmer on a low heat until the chicken meat separates from the bone. 4. Remove chicken and onions from the pot and strain the celery leaves to discard along with the onion. 5. When the chicken has cooled, remove the meat and cut it into pieces…

World War I had just ended and the United States was in the midst of the Roaring Twenties. Of course, no one saw the Crash of 1929 coming, but that’s another story. Cars became the most coveted item for every American who was wanting to jump on the bandwagon back in those “crazy years.” As a result, California’s desert roads started to fill up with bars, restaurants and stores to satisfy travelers’ needs. There were so many entrepreneurs—each purporting to offer the best doughnuts, tacos or barbecue ribs—that the competition got fierce. Rather than resorting to unfair business tactics, they opted for a highly creative route. California ruptured the monotony of the desert with giant doughnuts, papier-mâché Mexican characters serving nachos and frogs advertising barbecue and hot dogs. Everything was…

Humanity has been sweet-toothed since its inception. That’s why the history of candy can be traced back to the beginning of time. Back in the days of Methuselah, Middle Eastern merchants who travelled to and fro trading goods, endured long journeys across the desert by treating themselves to small goodies made from fruit pulp and powdered cereal. This paste, which they mixed with honey, provided them with the energy necessary to conquer the dunes, and embark on their convoy to the next city. The Egyptians were also big lovers of this fruit pulp, cereal, and honey concoction. However, it was in fact in India where the closest thing to what we know today as candy was invented. It was in fact the ancient Hindus who first discovered the sugar cane.…

VICEROY. Heat >DESIGN In the watch industry, just like the fashion industry, there are both spring/ summer collections and fall/winter collections. Viceroy is the brand’s latest design and is ideal for the upcoming cold months. >FACE The Heat collection, which includes the brand’s sportiest watches, has also been reinvented this season. They now flaunt bold colors which are effortlessly integrated into masculine designs, as seen in this stopwatch with its black face and striking steel strap. >CASE Made of steel and 44 mm in diameter. >DESIGN Made from quartz, this battery-operated watch also has a stopwatch function. The sub-dials on the face serve for measuring both seconds and minutes and also for the stopwatch. >Retail price: €169. CALVIN KLEIN High Noon >DESIGN A vintage-inspired watch with simple, smooth lines and…

BUBBLES IN SPACE When you think of the future, you think of space. And G.H.Mumm has already pictured his bubbles far away from planet Earth. He did it three years ago, when he began researching the effects of no gravity on fizzy drinks, as well as what mechanisms would be needed to pour them, and most importantly, how to drink them. Mission accomplished. The vineyards of Reims have witnessed a zero-gravity flight in which Usain Bolt, international brand ambassador, experienced the futuristic pleasure of drinking a glass of champagne without feeling the pull of gravity.…

When the D*NA festival first started in 2017, I imagined it would be a biennial event. Yet circumstances played in its favor and after the complete success of this second edition, it’s now held annually. To improve, I wanted to improve everything. In terms of logistics, last year, due to the width of the promenade, there were moments of overcrowding. The 700-meter "table" that we put up last year sometimes blocked accessibility, so this year we had to solve that problem and better handle the volume of people that would come through the area. To do this, we’ve stretched the width of the walkway by about 300 meters and redistributed the different restaurant and producer stands in a way that would prevent crowds from forming. We placed it on one…

Woody Allen is known for his jokes—between the ages of 16 and 18 he wrote about 20,000 jokes—and his eating habits have been a source of speculation, myth and rumor for decades. About five years ago, Chelsea Morse, journalist for the US magazine Food & Wine, interviewed Scarlett Johansson and ended the meeting with an interesting question: “What would you cook if Woody Allen came to your house for dinner?” The actress, who worked for the director in Match Point (2005), Scoop (2006) and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), said: “If Woody were coming to my house, I’d stick with ordering Chinese takeout. I think that would make him happy. Either that or I would make some Italian-mama dish that he’d be impressed by, like my lasagna. Woody is very particular…

It’s true that the United States was the great powerhouse leading the Allies to victory in the Second World War, but the battle of cuisine was won by the French. Some of the brightest culinary entrepreneurs from Paris arrived in Manhattan during the 30s and 40s, like the Allies in Normandy: confused, ambitious, and unaware they were about to make history. And it was these people who shaped the future tastes and gourmet aspirations of American high society. In the United States, foods from other countries were considered pleasant snacks for many years. French dishes, however, embodied culture and sophistication. While dishes from other countries were tasty treats, French dishes were thought of as cuisine. American admiration was brewing in the period between the wars. The Merriam-Webster dictionary says it…

ARTISTS. DINNER’S SERVED Actress Sasha Lane organized a dinner at Rose Café (Venice, California) for the group of friends we all wished we had. Gathered around the table were Californian photographers, musicians, actors, artists, surfers, and skaters who feature in the UGG Fall-Winter 2018 collection ( ugg.com ). MAKE IT POP One of Andy Warhol’s maxims was that art should be for everyone. This different kind of art that defies the status quo and seems to explode with color, now dazzles the socks by Happy Socks for Fall-Winter 2018. The banana on the album cover of The Velvet Underground, the famous cow, the dollar sign, and the flowers: the artist’s four iconic prints are the stars of this new collection…

Johnnie Walker is about to unveil the results of its newest collaboration with the television network HBO: a whisky inspired by the critically acclaimed show Game of Thrones. Named White Walker by Johnny Walker, this whisky goes on sale this October and will be sold exclusively by amazon.com. It will then land in stores in November. The distributor, Diageo, is also now launching a collection named Single Malts of Game of Thrones: comprising eight Scotch whiskeys which represent the famous Westeros and Nights Watch...…

KILOMETER ZERO The restaurant sources its produce from local suppliers and it’s very own vegetable garden on the Ca Na Xica estate. FISH Sea bass and prawn ceviche with tiger milk or Ca Na Xica style grilled sea bass with mixed vegetables. Is your mouth watering yet? WINE Wetried Los Pedregales.The vineyard boasts the ideal soil and orientation for the production of white wine varieties.…