La Colmena Puertas Abiertas

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La Colmena Trianera, a great new initiative that brings local producers and consumers together, is celebrating two Open House days, full of activities and tasty food and drink. All activities are free and are located next to the Triana Bridge at Espacio Pescao Crudo (Paseo Nuestra Señora de la O, 26 – 41010 – Sevilla)

DOMINGO 15 NOVIEMBRE:
12:00 – Acercamiento a la apicultura (organizado por Manuel Falcón, apicultor)
13:00 – Taller de pan para peques* (organizado por Emilie de Pan Para Todos y Más)
13:00 – Cata de cervezas artesanas* (distintas marcas presentes en La Colmena Trianera: Libre, Debla, Destraperlo y Bandolera) e Hidromiel (Valhalla)
*(Son actividades simultáneas para que mamis y papis disfruten las cervecitas mientras los peques hacen pan)

MIÉRCOLES 18 NOVIEMBRE:
18:00 – Cata-Colmena: degustación de productos de nuestras/os productoras/es
19:00 – Presentación e-book de Batidos Verdes (elaborado por Red Verde y Entreenate)
19:30 – Clase de Fitdance en el Paseo de la O (cn Entreenate)
20:00 – Taller de cocina con aloe vera (cómo prepararlo, con qué comerlo, etc. impartido por Pablo de Las Portadas y Alfonso de Vegaloe) en modalidad Showcooking
21:30 – Proyección del documental “Food Inc.” sobre la industria alimentaria

El Mercadillo Inglés

mercado inglesWhenever I wander down Calle Acetres on my way home I remember the time I had to find an old glass shop when years ago one of my windowpanes broke and my landlord wouldn’t replace it. Well today I passed by the old shop only to discover it was no longer there and the delightful high ceilinged space had been recently taken over by a colourful and chaotic emporium called El Mercadillo Inglés (so-called because a lot of its stock comes from the UK). I can’t even begin to list the variety of things you can find here, both first and second hand, but I think it’s safe to say there something for everybody.

I had a nice chat with co-owner Marta Nuñez, a Sevillana who used to live in England and who now runs the shop along with partners Patricia Toscano and Santiago Toscano. They also have a section offering fabrics from their other local business Entretelas. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Christmas gift this looks like a good bet.

El Mercadillo Inglés
Acetres 8
Sevilla

La Abacería del Sur

abaceria del surco-owners Antonio M. Lebrero and Andres J. Guerrero

La Abacería del Sur, a little gourmet food shop tucked away in a quiet street just outside the main shopping district, has just celebrated its first anniversary. Founders Andres J. Guerrero and Antonio M. Lebrero were getting into the Christmas spirit today by giving a little cheese sampling outside the shop – and very nice cheeses they were too. As well an impressive range of exclusive cheeses you can find good selections of fine wines, canned fish, olive oils and, more surprisingly, a selection of English biscuits and preserves, including marmalades, from the Mrs Bridges range (named for the Upstairs, Downstairs housekeeper).

It’s a charming and well-maintained spot, a sign of the owners’ pride in their dream. Treat yourself by stopping by for a bit of fine food shopping. Ideal for unique and delicious Christmas hampers too.

La Abaceria del Sur
Calle Lagar 11
Tel: 609 049 022

Art & Gastronomy at La Libélula

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This evening at 8.00 pm Art & Gastronomy week will begin at La Libélula, Sevilla’s first multi-functional art-fashion-decor-gourmet-lifestyle space. It promises to be a great opportunity to see the best works of artists Christopher Donaire, Barea Balcris and sculptor Chiqui Díaz (looking forward to seeing his dragonfly – libélula – sculpture), as well as enjoying a wide array of gourmet food and wines.

Throughout the week there will be various tastings: wine, cheese, olive oil, gin & tonic and coffee. Check the poster above for tasting times and prices. There is limited space available so if you’d like to attend you can reserve your place by email: contact@lalibelulashop.com

La Libélula
Cuna 45-49
Arte & Gastronomy
11 – 15 March

Viñafiel Gourmet Wine & Liquor Store

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There’s a new wine shop in town! Viñafiel opened its doors this past Tuesday and it looks great, with a minimalist clean interior featuring wooden shelving and floors. Aside from an excellent selection of wines, there’s also a wide variety of gins, whiskys, etc and a small section of gourmet food items. Look for tastings and other events coming up soon. A nice addition to the Arenal neighbourhood.

Viñafiel Gourmet Wine & Liquor
Arfe 20
Tel 955 038 522
Open: 10.00 – 15.00 / 18.00 – 21.00 Monday to Friday
10.30 – 14.30 Saturday
Viñafiel Website