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El culto londinense a las tapas, Barrafina, se estrena fuera de Reino Unido

El culto londinense a las tapas, Barrafina, se estrena fuera de Reino Unido

Durante años, conseguir mesa en Barrafina en Londres significó hacer fila, literalmente, frente a su barra de tapas de estilo español, uno de los formatos de cocina en vivo más queridos por la crítica gastronómica británica.

For years, getting a table at Barrafina in London meant queuing in front of its Spanish tapas bar, one of the live cooking formats most beloved by British food critics.

The bar format remains intact: diners sit facing the open kitchen while chefs prepare croquettes, grilled prawns, creamy omelet and the rest of the repertoire that defined its reputation in London in real time.

For Dubai, the arrival of Barrafina has a different character than that of the major luxury brands. Its appeal lies not in ostentation, but in the authenticity of a format that, for over a decade, has demonstrated that quality and personal touch can be just as coveted as any grand gala event.

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