The beginning of summer heralds tuna from the Atlantic to make their way to the warmer spawning grounds of the Mediterranean. As they swim along the western coastline of Southern Spain to cross through the Straits of Gibraltar they become ensnared in a maze of nets – the subsequent slaughter; Almadraba is an age old…
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El Capote
I normally arrive at these evenings a good half hour before kick-off and almost form part of the welcoming committee at the door. However, this time around, I was probably one of the last to arrive. As I turned the corner into Market Lane it was exciting to see the natural evolution that El Capote’s…
El Capote – Chef Lede’s Christmas Cracker!
There is always a buzz of excitement and anticipation at El Capote’s food and wine evenings. The regulars know the format of the evening, but it is always great to hear Ian remind us all (as if we need validation) that it is an evening of, “Great food, great wine and great company!” Chef Lede, a…
El Capote – Chef Lede
This time round El Capote surprised us by holding its food and wine event on a Saturday! Children were sent to their grandparents’ houses and the old faithfuls treated their partners to a fantastic night at El Capote. Not being allowed in before 9pm opening time, we congregated on Market Lane wondering what delicacies were…
El Capote – Chef Lede
If I were to tell you that I ate delicate flowers, thai basil and soy air at El Capote you’d probably mistake me (and El Capote) for eco-hemp-hippies. And I too thought that I’d left my best tie-dyed muslin t-shirt at home when I read things like ‘aire de soya‘ on the menu! But I…
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