Overview
- The 21st National Pinchos and Tapas Contest and 9th World Tapas Championship began Monday in Valladolid, featuring 46 Spanish entrants and 16 international chefs competing through Wednesday at the Cúpula del Milenio.
- Veteran Miguel Espinosa Ciordia marked his 19th appearance with a vendimia-themed bite from Calahorra that evokes the grape harvest and local lamb.
- Silvia Herrera Redondo of Mélida Wines presented Equilibrio, a concentrated pork-ear stew with brandade and cod served on a delicate support to symbolize balance.
- Uruguay’s Juan Carlos Brandt entered El Timbó, a tapa modeled on a southern campo home that uses native staples such as premium rice, mollejas, chimichurri, salsa criolla and sweet-potato purée.
- Participants describe the event as a valuable stage for visibility and professional growth for their restaurants.