Six months of the English Verema site

Juan,

Well done and thanks to everyone for contributing. I look forward to the site growing and maybe some more TN’s from me. ;>)

Cheers,
Nicos

Welcome!

I think my friend Testavinos is being a little modest. He is a skilled sommelier at what is likely the best and most prestigious bastion of Spanish cuisine in the U.S. He manages his wine list well and knows at all times how each of his 200+ Spanish wines are expressing themselves.

Yep, I know... I’ve heard about him.... ;)

Well, Nicos, you are doing a nice work here!!! Thanks a lot!!!

";Yep, I know... I’ve heard about him.... ;)";

Very interesting. How did you hear? I suspect that he would be happy to know that his reputation has spread to experts like you in his home country.

Well, first an article in El Pais, second the ";Travel"; section of New York Times )[**], third an small report in Cuisine Channel (Spanish Digital TV) and last but not least our colleague Gerry Dawes told us about him..... Too many [good] references ;)

[**]";A lovely formal dining room, skillful service, and sophisticated cooking make this restaurant one of Washington’s best. Start with tapas: piquillo peppers stuffed with bacalao (salted cod) or roasted leg of duck in a phyllo pastry pouch. Proceed to a hefty bowl of gazpacho or white garlic soup and venture on to authentic paella and elegant Spanish country dishes. Pineapple tart is a light ending to rich fare. The plush decor and handsome bar create a romantic atmosphere that attracts a well-heeled clientele. Reservations essential. Jacket required. AE, D, DC, MC, V. Closed Sun. No lunch Sat. Metro: Farragut West."; New York Times dixit...

It is not often that Washington has better restaurants than New York, but in the case of Spanish cuisine, nothing in New York comes close to Taberna del Alabardero. Any participant from Verema.com that passes through Washington DC should join testavinos and me there for a tasting.