There’s a reason why Porto has become a shopping haven for those seeking out talented Portuguese artists and designers, they’re phenomenal at what they do. The Portuguese are not only passionate about their terra, but they use it to inspire their work in an organic, relaxed and charming Latin aesthetic, drawing from the rich visual vocabulary …
Beija-Flor: Beautiful Handmade Portuguese Crafts in Porto Read More »
If I say fire fighter, what gender pops into your head? Doctor? Nurse? Taxi driver? Construction worker? Beautician? Historically, many of these professions were predominately occupied by one gender, but not both. In today’s world, there are very few professions that are solely occupied by either men or women. Unfortunately our perceptions haven’t altered. Ask …
Editor’s Note: Tara Stevens is a well known name in the Barcelona food world, both by expatriate readers of the popular English-language magazine Barcelona Metropolitan, as well as by locals who hound her incessantly for a review of their new joint. Knowing Tara personally, it’s funny to me when she comes up in conversation. Everyone claims to know her. …
Interview with Barcelona Food Journalist and Author: Tara Stevens Read More »
Editor’s Note: Today, we are featuring a young passionate videographer located in the USA, Matty Brown. Matty has created several works on Iberia, but has passionately spoken of his deep love with Portugal. With our impending move westward, we wanted to get Matty’s feedback on what calls him back year after year. Can you give …
Portugal Through the Eye of a Camera: Interview with Videographer Matty Brown Read More »
Time for the big announcement, something that will make our wine tastings a touch more exhilarating. We both are very excited, and proud, to announce that the Opaz family is soon to be “Plus One”. Shocked? Well, so are we! Life is about to get a bit more challenging and a whole lot more rewarding. In all …
Catavino Begins Cultivating a New Writer: Hello Baby! Read More »
We are incredibly sad to announce the passing of one of the great Spanish wine writers, John Radford. Having written dozens of articles and books on Spanish wine for over 20 years, his passing has come as a huge tragedy. John’s desire to share his passion in wine began in the early seventies with a …
John Radford: A Spanish Wine Writer who will be Missed Read More »
Zev Robinson is at it again; but then again, he never really stopped. While Zev is currently filming a documentary on Catavino, or so we think, he’s also been covering various regions across the peninsula including the Douro valley, Rioja, Jerez, and Arribes – a wine region which borders Portugal to the west. If you …
Documentary Teaser on the Spanish Wine Region of Arribes Read More »
The passions of Spain’s past, present, and future run through my veins as sure as great juice flows daily from wine casks around the country. My grandfather was born in Sarrià , a small barrio in the northwestern part of Barcelona, in December 1909 during a time when street violence and church burnings strengthened the influence …
Rick Fisher: New American Based Writer for Catavino Read More »
Back when I was first starting to appreciate the wonderful offering of the world of wine, I bought myself some real, big wine glasses. These giant transparent bowls resting gracefully on lengthy, slender stems welcomed me into the inner circle of wine appreciation. I was there. I was one of the few. I knew what …
A few weeks ago, when organizing the London Food and Wine Blogger’s Gathering, I was asked whether Henrietta Lovell, owner of the Rare Tea Company, would be able to conduct a tea tasting during the wine tasting. My first reaction was that of astonishment, wondering who in their right mind would want to sip on …
Would you Like Some Tea with your Wine? The Undiscovered Perfect Pairing! Read More »
