The
Evolution
of Spanish
Cuisine
Chelsea Sumpon, Charles Smith & Marissa Norman
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Spanish Cuisine:
A Delicious History
Spain is a country that is both rich in history and traditions, and evolving with time. From tapas and churros to adapting to the influence of American cuisine; Spaniards are ready for food, friends, and fiestas anytime.
Our UNT Food Team spent a month in Spain, starting with the world's oldest restaurant and ending with a blend of American and Spanish cuisine. We invite you to join us, and have a taste of Spain.
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Restaurante
Sobrino de Botín
Restaurante Sobrino De Botín opened its doors in 1725 as a humble tavern. It now hails as the world's oldest restaurant. Famous for its tender, savory suckling pork, lamb and smooth wine, Botín is presently owned by the third generation of the Gonzalez family.
Stop by Restaurante Sobrino De Botín, where you will be welcomed by its historic exterior and bilingual staff, as this is the place where it all began.
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Calle de Cuchilleros, 17, 28005, Madrid
Chocolatería San Ginés
Established in 1894, San Ginés has been happily serving its award-winning combination of rich milk chocolate and warm crispy churros for years.
San Ginés also sells coffee, tea and a variety of pastries. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year so you may get your iconic chocolate n' churro fix anytime right in the heart and "Sol" of Madrid.
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Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, 28013, Madrid
La Casa Del Abuelo
Known for their prized prawns and sweet wine, La Casa Del Abuelo opened its doors to the public in 1906 with the sole idea of serving snacks and wine to customers. From chicken to seafood, tapas are shared dishes meant to bring friends and family together through simplicity, wine, and family. You do not want to miss out on partaking in the tradition of Spanish tapas, and this place is the perfect place to start.
Calle de la Victoria, 12, 28012, Madrid
Juanchi's
New, trendy, and an integration of American and Spanish culture; Juanchi's is shaking it up in Madrid. A Venezuelan burger joint that began its international expansion in Brooklyn, NY, in 2017, the experience they provide is tunforgettable. If you're missing the taste of home, their Instagram-friendly black buns and smooth, creamy milk shakes have been a wild success among the Spaniards and Americans.
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Calle del Conde de Peñalver 60, 28006, Madrid