The chef who has maintained the unique style of Atrio
THE FIGON OF EUSTATIUS
Extremadura cuisine. A classic from Cáceres with the appearance of an inn in keeping with the traditional cuisine on its menu, seasoned with the occasional modern touch. Since 1947, offers regional dishes with good results, especially game . They treasure an extensive popular cookbook. The stew, the deer with mushrooms or the migas de pastor are options that never fail. “It is the restaurant in Cáceres that we all used to go to, the place for celebrations and parties. For us it is loaded with memories.” Plaza de San Juan, 12-14; Caceres; phone 927 24 43 62.
El Figón de Eustaquio: a classic that does not go out of style
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Contemporary kitchen. Modern and functional premises located in a shopping center, with different spaces that include a bar, a dining room, a private room and a terrace. In the words of Toño and José it is “ perhaps the most interesting offer in Badajoz ”. Managed by David Núñez, who worked at Casa Paulino in Madrid, develops an extensive and current menu, without losing sight of the popular cookbook . Among the most recommended dishes are the venison tataki and grilled octopus with fried peppers . Avda. Luis Movilla, 12; Badajoz; phone 924 25 64 68.
THE CUTLERY
Traditional and modern tapas. Always crowded and in the heart of the old town of Cáceres, it lives up to its name by serving as an 'antiquarian' brimming with objects, all for sale (even the dishes on which the food is served). you can take them home for a few extra euros ) . It is a “fun place with nice tapas; the owners, Juan and Alberto, are charming”. Good treatment, careful raw materials, generous portions and successful elaborations They are the foundation of your success. Among the most popular tapas are the salmorejo from Córdoba, the deer stew with shiitake mushrooms and the croquettes. Orellana, 1, lower left; Caceres; phone 615 21 29 50.
SAN PABLO CONVENT
Artisan confectionery. This former beguinage, founded in the 15th century and today a cloistered convent of the order of Saint Clare , is interesting, apart from its Gothic building, for the sweets that its nuns make and sell through the lathe **. The yemas de San Pablo, the cider cutlets (puff pastry and angel hair)**, the almond pastes and the puff pastries are some of the fine recipes. "A temptation for those with a sweet tooth and a perfect gourmet gift." Plaza de San Mateo, s/n; Caceres.
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GABRIEL MOSTAZO
Gastronomic shop. A wide variety of quality products have made it a reference in the world of Iberian products. The best hams and sausages share a showcase with cheeses and cakes, olive oil, Canned boletus, game and vegetable pâtés , asparagus, wines, sweets, chocolates, preserves, honey... and, of course, also with Vera paprika. “The ideal place to get to know the best Iberian products and to discover small producers of cheese, paprika, oils… They do a magnificent job with the products of Extremadura, a way of spreading gastronomic culture”. San Anton, 6; Caceres; phone 927 24 28 81.
THE ACACIAS HAM
Gastronomic shop. It is one of the must-see shops for gourmets. Although theirs are extreme delicacies –hams, cheeses, sweets, wines…– there are also proposals from other latitudes. “Everything belongs to excellent quality , because they make a meticulous selection of what they sell. It is a space for foodies where we go when we have to buy presents”. Avda. Virgin of Guadalupe, 16; Caceres; phone 927 22 05 68.
SANTA MARINA WINERY
Gastronomic shop. Great establishment of gourmet products in the capital of Badajoz. It has a wine club and an active website dedicated to online sales. “ They are able to find wines from anywhere in the world and send them home . A small luxury that is appreciated”. Avda. Santa Marina, 34; Badajoz; phone 924 25 76 11.
WINERIES SPEAK
Cellar. This is one of the most interesting wine projects in Extremadura: an ultra-modern winery in which wines are made with criteria different from the traditional ones . It is worth reading the tasting notes of each one (Speak silence, Speak nº11, Speak nº3…) because they are totally different from the usual ones. “ Each one is different, very expressive. It is not easy to tame the grapes of this land and they succeed ”. Highway A-5, km 259; Trujillo; Caceres; phone 927 65 91 81.
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CARABAL WINERIES
Cellar. It is another of the reference wineries, a project of the Banús family in the Las Villuercas region. El Carabal is a beautiful agricultural estate of 2,500 hectares, in which an old vineyard has been recovered around a winery that was in ruins and has been rebuilt in a contemporary design key. New vines of different varieties have been added to the century-old vines. Carabal Cávea is a very balanced and aromatic aging red from the D.O. Riverside of the Guadiana. C_tra. Alía-Castilblanco, km 10; Aliah; Cáceres._
THE PATERIA OF SOUSA
Pateria. “Their pâtés are very good, such as the organic goose foie gras, which they make without tampering with the animals . An example of how things work when they are well done”. They also have a store. Royal, 31; Singing Fountain; Badajoz; phone 626 82 51 90.
_* Published in the Condé Nas Traveler Gastronomic Guide 2015, it is now on sale in digital format at Zinio and Apple. _ You can also download the application for Android and on the App Store completely free of charge and start diving into the Spanish gastro map.
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Toño Pérez and José Antonio Polo in the Atrium