Lunch at Direkte Boqueria, a tiny little 8 seater adjacent to the Boqueria market. 10 course degustation menu & 2 desserts. Superb food, Michelin ** quality without the price tag.
Courses:
Baby prawns
Sea urchin custard
Scallops, pickled trompettes, water chestnuts, sweet miso
Shaved foie gras, sherry glaze
Alaskan king crab, daikon braised in pork stock, mustard
Steamed dumpling – calf’s head & foot
Cod, broth, yucca root & coriander oil
Catalan fish stew
Marinated quail & marinated apple salad
Smoked Iberico pork loin, mustard & watercress
Sweet taco with pomelo
Smoked cheesecake with matcha (ground japanese green tea)