FIGUERES FOOD AND WINE ROUTES

We propose various enogastronomic routes through Figueres to explore the history of modern Catalan cuisine, taste it, and pair it with some of the most authentic wines from Empordà, guided by sommelier Laura Masramon. It all began in the 1960s when chefs Lluís Duran Camps (1910-1981) and Josep Mercader Brugués (1926-1979), influenced by the techniques of French nouvelle cuisine, revolutionized the traditional Empordà recipe book of sea and mountain. Duran transformed the Celler de Ca la Teta into a gastronomic institution and Salvador Dalí's private dining room. Mercader is considered the father of modern Catalan cuisine, and his story is written by the renowned gastronomic critic Josep Pla. Both are pioneers of culinary avant-garde, which blossoms 50 years later with the Bulli Foundation.

The Avant-garde classics Route:

The itinerary starts at the Hotel Duran (the ancien "Celler de Ca la Teta Restaurant"), run by the grandchildren of Lluís Duran Camps, Lluïsa and Ramon Duran. A museum space that has hosted countless meetings and celebrations of Salvador Dalí, steeped in a strong gastronomic tradition. There, we will taste an Empordà wine paired with one of its classic and supreme seafood and mountain dishes. Afterwards, we will walk to the bottom of the Galatea Tower of the Dali's Museum. Finally, we will go to El Motel, a restaurant founded by Josep Mercader, where we will taste the first Empordà wine accompanied by the seasonal dish offered by this emblematic restaurant, with the participation of Jaume Subirós. 

The Market Route:

This is a tour to taste the local and seasonal products from Figueres market and its transformation in Can Jeroni kitchen, paired with the regional wines.

The tour begins at the Balcó Mirador de la Plaça del Mercat de Figueres, located on the first floor of Plaça Catalunya, from where you can see the fruit and vegetable market stalls that are open to the public every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. With a welcome tasting we will discover the dairy products of Japet dels Bous and the honeys of Lluch Apicultors, a tasting that we will accompany with a sweet wine with the Empordà Designation of Origin. We will go down to visit farmers’ stalls such as els Quatre Vents de Vilafant and butchers’ stalls such as Embotits Ginjaume d’Avinyonet de Puigventós. We will taste fresh produce, olive oils, nuts, sausages and other local delicacies.

Then we have a seasonal rice meal at Can Jeroni, a family restaurant located in the market square and run by chef Roser Bronsoms, the fourth generation of women at the helm of this century-old business. Authentic Catalan traditional dishes made with local products, with the fork breakfasts as a specialty. We will combine it with a white Empordà wine made from native varieties.

This tour includes 2 glasses of wine, a few tapas in the market stalls and also a tapa in Can Jeroni restaurant.

In case of food allergy, please, contact the sommelier (sommelier@lauramaramon.com) une fois que vous avez effectué votre achat. once you have made your purchase.

Meeting place: Nearest stairs to Ernest Vila Square (Luminous Fountain)