The Councillor for Hospitality, Lidia López, is traveling to the Spanish capital to meet with industry agents and institutions, and to attend a presentation and showcooking organized in collaboration with Dársena restaurant. This initiative, taking place from April 13 to 16 at IFEMA, aims to showcase Alicante's rich culinary heritage.
The Department of Hospitality and Commerce has prepared a special presentation for Monday, within the 'El Rincón del Arroz' stage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Livestock and Fisheries. The event will feature an Alicante rice dish as the main course, with the participation of Dársena restaurant's master rice chef, Manuel del Amo, and Cristina San Juan, manager and director of the Alicante Rice Symposium.
“"We are committed to continuing to internationalize our cuisine by attending this fair, and we do so with a rice dish that is a hallmark of gastronomic identity, history, and culinary tradition. We have the quality distinction 'Alicante City of Rice' and over three hundred varieties, and it is a unique opportunity to introduce it to the world through our master rice chefs, who are a global reference."
During the presentation, a traditional 'Arroz Meloso de gambeta y calamar' (creamy rice with shrimp and squid) will be explained and prepared, followed by a tasting. The Alicante delegation will focus on promoting rice as a reflection of the excellence of Mediterranean Sea products, disseminating its history and cooking techniques.
The Salón Gourmets in Madrid is a leading annual showcase for high-end food and beverages, established as an international benchmark for promoting exceptionally high-quality products. This professional gathering offers a strategic platform for commercial exchange and business opportunities, making Alicante's gastronomic presence crucial for its projection.
