A journey through the flavors of Spain with NH Collection

We begin our journey in Galicia, a land with the taste of the sea and as forested as it is maritime, where tradition is enriched by innovation. Chef Nacho Martínez is an undisputed master of this, offering at the Abeiro restaurant in the NH Collection Santiago "modern Galician cuisine prepared with respect for flavor," as he himself describes it. For him, savoring Galicia means enjoying local products like scallops, but in dishes with character, such as his exquisite Scallops with Pumpkin Pie, Spinach, and Garlic Cream.

Leaving the coast and heading east, Castile and León gives us a resounding welcome with its motto "Land of Flavor," declaring its gastronomic prowess to the world. At the Palacio de la Merced restaurant in the NH Collection Palacio de Burgos, we are greeted by Agustí Gebelli, a Catalan chef enamored with the cool lands of Burgos. He creates seasonal cuisine with a modern twist on traditional recipes, achieving a balance between simplicity and surprise. With a Repsol Sun to his name, his Castilian cuisine offers creations such as shoulder of kid goat roasted in rosemary ash or a delicious cod with garlic sauce, Pontigo peppers, and a poached egg, all prepared with carefully selected seasonal ingredients.

And we continue our journey east to reach a quintessential gastronomic destination, one that brings so much glory to Spain. Located in the NH Collection Aránzazu in San Sebastián is the Kukuarri restaurant, with its unique concept helmed by chef Martin Aristondo. Convinced that the key lies in achieving a balance between tradition and innovation, he relentlessly and boldly seeks out new ingredients and flavors, always with a keen eye for classic cuisine. Dishes such as spider crab salad, squid seafood rice, or grilled bascat rib with salad make up an imaginative and unforgettable culinary experience.

And the tour through the flavors of Spain invites us to travel south to enjoy that intoxicating Mediterranean taste, so floral and fruity. In Barcelona, ​​also a land of great chefs, the NH Collection Barcelona Constanza houses Gotxo, the first fast-food haute cuisine restaurant inspired by street food. There, the award-winning chef Dabiz Muñoz treats diners to an experience full of unbridled hedonism and original, unpredictable haute cuisine dishes, all bursting with flavor, such as the Japanese-Korean hot dog, the Hong Kong-Madrid stew, or the playful Singaporean carbonara udon noodles with scarlet prawns.

Heading down to the Levantine capital, we're greeted by Kamikaze, the restaurant at the NH Collection Valencia Colón hotel, decorated by renowned designer Lorenzo Castillo and with chef Adrián Puchol at the helm. The space recreates a British colonial ambiance, and its menu combines fusion with traditional Mediterranean flavors, featuring creations such as potato salad with crystal prawns and lime, semi-liquid prawn croquettes with crispy heads, and rice with spring onions, cod, and cauliflower.

And we conclude our delicious journey in Madrid, the capital of 'where everything happens,' which boasts a delightful mix of influences, yet remains determined to maintain its unique, traditional essence. We experienced this firsthand at Castizo in the NH Collection Palacio de Tepa, a restaurant inspired by classic Madrid taverns, but which adds a modern and elegant touch to its recipes. Equally quintessentially Madrid is the great Paco Roncero, at the helm of his eponymous restaurant, Paco Roncero Restaurante, located on the top floor and terrace of the centrally located NH Collection Real Casino de Madrid, right on Calle Alcalá. With two Michelin stars and three Repsol Suns, the renowned chef presents his new menu, where he fuses creativity and mastery with the great classics of international cuisine, using only the highest quality ingredients.