There I was, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, heading out for another dinner on the late side. Of course, that was following a late lunch so it made sense. Feasting as I was on the glorious food and drink of the city, which was named the Gastronomic Capital of Spain...
Juan Pedro Jiménez greeted our group by taking each woman’s hand as though he was going to kiss it, but instead bowed and placed it close to his forehead, saying “Señora.” The men got a firm handshake and “Caballero.” We didn’t need our translators to tell us we were...
One of the most memorable experiences I had in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (and there were so many) was a visit with Mauricio Lorente, a third-generation sherry-maker. Jerez literally means “sherry” and is the birthplace of the uniquely-produced wine. So,...
While eating my way through Jerez de la Frontera, Spain (to report back to you, dear Real Food Travelers), I encountered a simple potato dish at multiple restaurants. Largely the same at each spot, I grew to love it more and more each time. It reminded me a lot of a...
Jerez de la Frontera has been named the Gastronomic Capital of Spain 2026, beating out several other Spanish cities for the prestigious designation. This provided the perfect reason for me to visit Jerez (pronounced Jereth), the most-populated city in the province of...
