The Roca brothers had dozens, perhaps hundreds, of offers. restaurant outside spain. And his answer was unchanging: No. As the Mayor of Cata reported in September, until a few months ago they were accepting the “difficulty” of opening. Craigellachie, a small village lost in the north of Scotlandwhere Macallan distilleryThey have been collaborating for 12 years.
It will be in its facilities Macallan TimeSpirit x El Celler de Can Roca“a restaurant that will try to dream What would El Celler be like at the 60th parallel, what would it be like without the light of the Mediterranean?“, in the words of Josep Roca. So how would it be? “Well, contributing A keen eye for Scottish produce and ingredientsbut it has depth thanks to the strong flavors there. “The challenge is to cook and think about a kitchen that doesn’t have the same light as in Girona.”
Delays in work
The selection of both dishes and wines has already been made. It’s not like that HE restaurantstill working and delays pile up every week due to the bankruptcy of the construction company. First, it would open in August, then in September, then in mid-October, then at the end of that month… Finally, it would open. 30 October. The room, with a capacity of 30 people and a view of the Speyside hills, will be located around the kitchen and will bear the signature of the prestigious brand. Architect David Thulstrup, who created the Noma space (Copenhagen).
Regardless, “it is a solid project that aims to take root in the region” will bet on local cuisine “So I can seduce the neighbors, affordable prices and a certain popular idea“. According to The Macallan website, the five-course lunch menu is expected to cost 65 pounds (77 euros) and the five-course dinner menu will cost 95 pounds (113 euros).
Three years of consultancy
Project to start in Scotland originates from this link Source We created with Macallan During these years of collaboration he produced a book and a documentary about the gastronomy of the British country. They have experienced this thoroughly and they know it very well. “A country we love very much, connecting us to Catalonia.“So this time it wasn’t that hard for them to say yes. The distillery has proposed establishing this restaurant, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2024.. “Will be Consultancy that will last three years for now“Josep stands out.
The sommelier notes: Spirit of Time “This has nothing to do with speculation.” “It is outside the usual places that tend to be major capitals of the world or emerging economic areas. We accept it because there is an emotional connection, because we have a presence there, because It’s in a rural area that isn’t fast-paced or hyper-connected and has an authenticity that we wanted to experience.“.
Roca explains that they are there “Amazing local produce, great chefs and interesting restaurants“Those who make cuisines that make them feel “connected” and want to “go” with their offerings.
Source: Informacion
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