Santiago de Compostela

We spent some time in Santiago during the celebration of St James.

Our first visit was to Vinoteca O Beiro

Highly recommended Viña Albina Reserva 2005. Very traditional Rioja that is very rich.

With the wine we had Paté de Higado de Rapé or Monkfish Liver Paté

Paté de Faisán y Pistachos or Pheasant and Pistachio Paté

Galicia is famous for its Empanada, this one is a Tuna Empanada

We went a little untraditional at La Cavita. We had Fingers de Pollo 'Special K', Deep Fried Strips of Breadcrumbed Chicken with Special K flakes for extra crunch.

Mix de Quesadilla (Jamón Ibérico con Queso Gallego y de Queso Azul, Manzana y Nueces) or Ibérica Ham with Galician Cheese and Azul Cheese with Apple and Walnuts 

Tartar de Atún Rojo con Guacamole or Red Tuna Tartar with Guacamole. Tasty!

We went for brunch at Bicoca, starting with a Bloody Mary and Mimosa

Ensalada Brunch with Langoustines, Avocado and Cherry Tomato

Ovos Remexidos or Scrambled Eggs with Jamon

Torradas Francescas or French Toast with ridiculous amounts of chocolate sauce

Pancakes, also with crazy amounts of chocolate sauce

Our hotel had a whole burger menu, what was I supposed to do? This is their Apostel Burger, 2 180g Burgers, Serrano Jamon, Goats Cheese and Salad. Must...stop...eating...burgers.