This past Saturday, the English edition of El País (sold as a supplement of the International Herald Tribune)
published my article on Restaurante El
Ermitaño in Benavente, Zamora. Though the full article can be found here, Tasting
Autumn in Castilla y León, I though I would share a few more photos from
this fabulous dinner, despite the fact that the image quality might not be up
to snuff. Enjoy!
Amuse-bouche of goat’s cheese cream with Reineta apple .
Cecina rolls with foie gras and quince paste (Canutillos de cecina rellenos de higado de pato con dulce de membrillo).
Aora Mil Cien pale ale, brewed the town of Cacabelos, in nearby Bierzo (Leon).
A free-range egg on a bed of creamy leeks topped with three types of wild mushrooms, thin slices of black truffle and flavorful mounds of shaved marinated tongue (Huevo de corral con setas silvestres, lengua adobada, parmentier de puerros y trufa negra).
This photo was unfortunately taken before the amazing, almost sweet gravy was poured on this venison loin that had been rubbed with wild mushroom salt, cooked over wood smoke, and served with Boletus risotto, Zamorano cheese and the venison’s sweet gravy .
The plate of cured Zamorano cheese that had been grated, cubed and sliced into a variety of formats.
Chef Pedro Mario in
his huge kitchen.
The castle at
Medina del Campo.
Bridge crossing the
Duero River in Toro.
The beautiful,
walled town of Urueña.
Restaurante El Ermitaño
Ctra. Benavente-Leon, Km 1,2
49600 Benavente, Zamora
980 632 213
