Airport security

Thanks to this obsesive routine of security checking I had my portion of humiliation at Schipol Airport. Not only I had to leave two litters of good tequila, bought at the Mexico City Airport, with all the seals and benedictions but also I have registered like a terrorist for arguing against these crazy and stupid rules.

We have to keep thanking Mr. G.W Bush for all this

Sol y Sombra

Sol y Sombra. c/Castilla 151. Sevilla 41010. Tel +34954333935. In Triana, a place to discover with friends. Good wine, excellent raw materials. I was there last May 2007. A recommendation by Maria José Martínez.

Cúcara Macara

Cúcara Macara, Mexico City Airport. This cantina now belongs to La Mansión. This is my favorite place to have the last tequila before leaving México but yesterday I have a very nice lunch with Gustavo Núñez and Matías Alvarado. The meat is a specialty, excellent tequilas --we had Los Cazadores reserva-- and alos we had one the most appreciated Mexican delicacies: escamloles: are the larvae of ants of the genus Liometopum, harvested from the roots of the agave (tequila) or maguey (mezcal) plant in Mexico. In some forms of Mexican cuisine, escamoles are considered a delicacy and are sometimes referred to as "insect caviar" (from Wikipedia).

I really recommend it. I will be there today, again.

Neri

Neri, Sant Sever, 5. Barcelona 08002. Tel + 34 933040655. I visited the place for the first time with Steve Willmott, Helena Martínez and Antonio López-Navidad. I returned last week and I must confess that the food and service had improve a lot. They offer 2 taster menu 75€ and 90€.

The wine list is correct with many interesting options. The terrace is perfect for a drink in the afternoon.

L'Anap

L'Anap. C/Comte 14. Tarragona 43003. Tel +34977253825. I was there yesterday. Unfortunately, I had only time to have one course: a very innovative and fresh cocumber soup. It deserves to return. The menu is fresh, innovative and not expensive. A very interesting wine list. We had a perfect Remelluri 2002 (reserve).

Thanks to Toni Moreno

cent111onze

Cent 111 Onze, c/Les Rambles 111. Barcelona Tel +34933164660. An innovative gastronomic but expensive place. The taster's menu is a good recomendation. A short wine list. I have been two times. The first time with Manel Poch.

Cent Onze Bar: Delicious cocktails. The perfect place to after dinner drinks and excelent contemporary jazz. A must.