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Caperberry and Fava Celebrate World Tapas Day

Caperberry and Fava Celebrate World Tapas Day

Travel to the flavours of Spain right here in Bengaluru. Enjoy World Tapas Day by celebrating the joy and pleasures of eating the multi-cuisine typical offering of Spain on 16th June, at Fava and Caperberry.

 

 

A day spent sampling tapas is an unbeatable way to experience Spanish culture and savour the charms of its bars and taverns. Tapas are an exquisite, varied, and choice variety of appetisers in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold {such as mixed olives & cheese} or hot {such as chopitos, which are battered-fried baby squid}. Over time, tapas have evolved into an entire, sophisticated cuisine. This culinary speciality was first enjoyed in the 17th century, and today can include delicacies such as the very finest and juiciest acorn-fed Iberian cured ham, the traditional potato omelette, or exquisite seafood, and even miniature haute cuisine specialities prepared in tiny quantities in the form of tapas.

 

Traditional Spanish Potato Omelette

Deconstructed Petit Seafood Paella

Chicken Stuffed Mushroom Caps A La Plancha

Escalavida and Mahon in Baked Filo Triangles

Patatas Bravas

Goat Cheese Timbale & Compressed Watermelon

 

History of the Tapas

There are several stories about the origin of tapas, which are a part of the folklore:
One legend is told that King Alfonso X, El Sabio or “The Wise One,” made sure that Castilian taverns serving wine always accompanied it with something to eat so that the wine would not go straight to the client’s heads! Another story claims that while on a long trip, the King had stopped to rest in the town of Ventorillo del Chato in the southern province of Cádiz, and he ordered a glass of Jerez or Sherry. There was a gusty wind, so the innkeeper served him his glass of sherry covered by a slice of ham to prevent the sherry from getting dirty with sand in the air. The King apparently liked it, and when he asked for a second glass, he requested another tapa {which translates to ‘lid’ or ‘cover’} just like the first.

Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma

Deconstructed Mango Crema Catalana

Tanya Fontes, Vasundhara Das and Roberto Narain

Tanya Fontes, Ruma Singh and Vasanthi Hariprakash

 

 

CAPERBERRY WORLD TAPAS DAY SPECIAL MENU, 16th June 2016

Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma – 250
Sesame paste, togarashi, cumin, almond, and sesame oil
OR
Smoked Yellow Bell Pepper Espuma with Salmon Roe – 300
Sesame paste, togarashi, cumin, almond, and sesame oil
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Deconstructed Petit Vegetable Paella – 350
Imitation of Sushi
OR
Deconstructed Petit Seafood Paella – 450
Imitation of Sushi
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Escalivada and Mahon in Baked Filo Triangles – 250
Bravas sauce
OR
Chicken Al Ajillo – 300
Cherry tomato and microgreens
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Deconstructed Petit Mushroom Fideua – 350
Crispy vermicelli nest, mushroom ragu, rosemary, and saffron aioli
OR
Deconstructed Petit Lamb Fideua – 400
Crispy vermicelli nest, lamb ragu, rosemary, and saffron aioli
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Churro Moderne – 200
Baked churros crumble and spiced warm chocolate
SET MENU
Vegetarian Rs1400 +Taxes
Non-Vegetarian 1650 + taxes

PROMOTIONAL TORRES WINES FROM SPAIN GLASS/ BOTTLE
Torres, Vina Sol Parellada (White), 2014 450/ 2500
Torres, Vina Esmeralda (White), 2014 500/2750
Torres, Sangre de Toro (Red), 2011 450/2500
Torres, Gran Sangre de Toro (Red), 2011 550/3000
White/ Red Wine Sangria 450

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FAVA WORLD TAPAS DAY SPECIAL MENU, 16th June 2016

Fava Style Patatas Bravas -200
Olive oil poached potato, spicy tomato sauce, parsley-chlorophyll aioli, and romesco powder
OR
Fava Style Tortilla Espanola -250
Olive oil poached potato, spicy tomato sauce, parsley-chlorophyll aioli, and romesco powder
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Goat Cheese Timbale & Compressed Watermelon – 300
Black olive powder, garlic crumbs and basil salsa and tomato gazpacho
OR
Herb & Lemon Grilled Seafood – 350
Bisque, black olive powder, garlic crumbs, and mixed greens
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Stuffed Mushroom Caps A La Plancha – 250
Morel, mushroom pesto and Manchego and sofrito
OR
Chicken Stuffed Mushroom Caps A La Plancha – 300
Manchego and Sofrito
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Asparagus & Leek in Tempura – 250
Catalan style chickpeas and citrus foam
OR
Mountain Herb Grilled Lamb Chop – 350
Catalan style chickpeas and red wine foam
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Deconstructed Mango Crema Catalana – 200
Espuma, caramel and diced mango

SET MENU
Vegetarian Rs1200 +Taxes
Non-Vegetarian 1450 + taxes

PROMOTIONAL TORRES WINES FROM SPAIN GLASS/ BOTTLE
Torres, Vina Sol Parellada (White), 2014 450/ 2500
Torres, Vina Esmeralda (White), 2014 500/2750
Torres, Sangre de Toro (Red), 2011 450/2500
Torres, Gran Sangre de Toro (Red), 2011 550/3000
White/ Red Wine Sangria 450

For reservations please call: +91 87629 33355 / +91 80 2211 7444

 

Disclaimer: This review was done on an invitation from Fava restaurant. Due judgment and care have been applied by the author to remain objective and unbiased in the review.