Ken Mazur Jazz Night at Barcelona

Start your Independence Day weekend on the right note.  This Saturday, July 2nd, Barcelona presents an evening of rhythm with electronic percussion artist Ken Mazur, former United States and World Champion competition drummer.  Ken brings jazz from around the world including popular music from the sandy coastal beaches of Brazil, NuJazz from the Spanish Island of Ibiza, "jazzy house" from Europe, sliced with moody syncopated American offerings.  The show starts at 10pm so come early, relax with a good meal and a glass of wine, then stick around for this flavorful show!

A Vintage Affair

On Monday, July 11th join us for an evening of fine wine and great food.  Join us on our roof top deck for a celebration of French wine hosted by Special Guest Speaker Adrien Laurent.   The event will last from 7pm to 9pm and will feature selections from Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s collection .   To compliment each wine, we will be serving an assortment of specially prepared tapas to further indulge your senses. 

Tickets are $35 but please RSVP by July 6th.  Make your reservation today by calling us at:

412.793.1777

We look forward to sharing this evening with you!

Barcelona’s Fourth of July Deck Party!

 

Come spend Independence Day riverside!  Barcelona would like to invite you to our Fourth of July Deck Party.  On Monday, July 4th beginning at 11am, celebrate your freedom by enjoying a selection of tapas from our special Independence Day Raw Bar.  Stick around for our Clam Bake while enjoying the Summer sun on our beautiful outdoor deck.  The fun lasts until 11pm so feel free to invite some friends!  See you there!

Barcelona is Proud to Support ‘Autism Speaks’

 

Barcelona is proud to support Autism Speaks in its upcoming Golf Outing.  Autism Speaks is one of the most outspoken autism advocacy groups working today.  Because it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, the need for quality research and compassionate understanding is at an all time high.

Why not take time to find out how you might help this worthy cause.  Learn the facts about autism by going to http://www.autismspeaks.org.  And thank you for your support as we fight for greater awareness! 

Barcelona’s First Annual Charity Golf Outing!

Barcelona at Rivers Edge would like to invite you to our first annual Charity Golf Outing.  On Monday, July 25th, Barcelona will team up with Autism Speaks to host a day of outdoor fun and great food!  Join us at 3 Lakes Golf Course.  We will be teeing off at 11am and will provide beverages and lunch to all our participants.  After a full day off golfing, reward yourself by joining us at Barcelona at 6pm for a Steak Dinner and our prize giveaways.  Registration costs $125 and proceeds benefit Autism Speaks, an organization that has been funding research and raising awareness for families affected by Autism since 2005.   Contact Vince at 412.793.1777 to reserve your spot today!

Come golf for a great cause!

Fun Food Facts!

 

Here are some fun facts about Spanish food!   You can read the complete list here.  Feel free to share more facts with us so we can add to this list!  Here we go:

• Spain makes 44% of the world's olive oil, more than twice that of Italy and four times that of Greece. More than a quarter of Spain's oil (10% of the total world production) comes from Jaen. 
• Nearly three-quarters of the world's saffron is grown in Spain.
• The original paella was not considered a seafood dish but had chicken, rabbit and pork (and sometimes snails). There is some debate over the origin of the word.
• Tapas is not a type of food but a way of eating it. Tapa means cover and was traditionally a slice of cheese or ham placed over a drink.
• The Spanish (in particular, the people of Cadiz) claim to have invented fried fish. Great Britain had links to Cadiz in the eighteenth century and it is thought that the British imported the idea of fish 'n' chips from there. Though
• Spain is more famous for its red wine than white, the majority of its vineyards have white grapes.
• Sherry, the fortified wine,  comes from the city of Jerez in Andalusia. 'Sherry' is a corruption of Shariz, the Persian name for the city. In Spanish, sherry is simply called 'vino de Jerez' (Jerez wine).
• Tomatoes, potatoes, avocadoes, tobacco, and cacao (for chocolate) were all imported into Europe by Spain.
• Spain is one of the top five importers of Scotch whiskey in the world.

Is Spanish Cuisine Good for You Too?

 

Did you know Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine is considered one of the healthiest diets on the planet? 

Spanish Recipes Can be Part of a Healthy Mediterranean Diet

We have all heard and read about the Mediterranean Diet, which seems to be so popular in newspapers, magazines and especially diet books. Spain is one of more than a dozen countries on the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying lots of sunshine. Therefore, Spanish food contains a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, grains and nuts, a huge selection fish from the Atlantic and Mediterranean, as well as red meat and pork. Although each Mediterranean country has its own cuisine and unique dietary customs, there are general characteristics that are the same throughout the Mediterranean, including Spain:

• Fresh fruits & Vegetables, bread, potatoes, nuts and beans are eaten daily in large quantities.
• Olive oil is the primary source of fat, which is a monounsaturated fat (sometimes called the “good fats”) and does not raise blood cholesterol in the same way that saturated fats and trans fats do.
• Fish is eaten several times a week and contains omega-3 oils, thought to reduce the risk of heart disease.
• Meat and poultry are eaten in smaller quantities.
• Wine is consumed moderately.

(We especially love the bit about the wine!)  You can read more about the benefits here.