Andalucia - it's hot down South
July 2, 2025
Sevilla, Cordoba & Granada (and snail season)
The drive South from Castilla La Mancha twisted through a number of the mountainous sierras that separate Spain's central plains from Andalucia to the South. It's an impressive landscape that truly offers a sense of scale and at many points all that we could see were endless...
Almagro - one day in the land of Don Quijote
June 26, 2025
Culinary arts, classic theatre and a night's stay in a 16th century convent.
Our 24 hour visit to this enchanting town in the heart of Castilla La Mancha was very much a last minute addition to our planned itinerary. Thanks to an incredibly generous invitation from Irene Pardo, director of the Almagro International Festival of Classic Theatre, we dec...
Magnificent Madrid
June 9, 2025
Cocido, cultura y Vermut (mucho vermut!)
What a few days we have just spent in the capital. The city just has it all. Such a variety of neighbourhoods, each with its own distinctive vibe and feel. Architecture that surprises at every turn and a food and drinks scene that is surely one of the most dynamic in the wor...
España 2025: Casita Miro comes home
May 30, 2025
Primera parada Madrid (first stop Madrid)
You can almost taste the briny green olive garnishing that first glass of bittersweet Vermut which awaits in one of Madrid's traditional Vermuterias.Just a few days until the Spanish adventure begins. Here's a little preview of what's on the menu:Madrid - first stop is La Ca...
Visions of Spain
March 29, 2025
Casita Miro Vuelta de España 2025
It's been 6 years since our last visit to Spain... On Monday June 2nd our Casita Cultural Immersion group with be assembling at the iconic statue of the Bear & Madroño Tree in Madrid's Puerta del Sol for what will be a full two weeks of "research" and inspiration.For no...
Your Spanish report...
August 20, 2019
Hola mis amigos!We have shaken things up a lot following our trip to Spain in June! The crew have all returned brimming with ideas, inspiration and new tattoos [not me]. Head Chef Bouwer has pretty much ripped up the old menu and introduced many new delicious plates that are...
We're back!
August 12, 2019
Returning Report
Yes, it's time to file our report regarding the Casita Miro staff trip to Spain. We thought it might be more meaningful to present our conclusions first, and then promote the detail soon!
We have three main findings:
1) Food is fun! A dinner designed by the Adria broth...
As previously reported...
Casita Miro has established the Spanish Research Group (SRG) to investigate food, wine and cultural trends in Spain. The program of travel requires that Casita Miro be closed for a period of three and a half weeks in June. Casita's last day of service will be lunch on ...
As part of the on-going program for excellence, it is with pleasure that Casita Miro announce the establishment of the 'Spanish Research Group', intended to facilitate an in-depth study of the food, wines and culture of Spain.
Members of the Spanish Research Group (SRG) incl...
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