Culture and gastronomy, hand in hand

About fifteen subscribers to ARA newspaper's Premium Club They enjoyed a guided tour of Casa Navàs in Reus. Located in the heart of the Baix Camp capital, on Plaça Mercadal, this house designed by Domènech i Montaner is one of Catalonia's modernist gems. Many elements are reminiscent of the Palau de la Música Catalana, also by the same architect.

After the visit, the subscribers, who had come from Barcelona, ​​Cardedeu, and Reus, enjoyed a calçotada (a traditional Catalan barbecue) at Esportell del Bou, a charming restaurant in Picamoixons (Alt Camp). During lunch, they were joined by Jordi Mumbrú, the ARA newspaper's correspondent in the Camp de Tarragona region. The diners sampled calçots, meat, and artichokes—which were so delicious they had to have seconds—as well as dessert, topped with oranges. During the meal, the subscribers and the journalist discussed current events in Tarragona and reflected on the state of the journalism profession. The current political climate also led to conversations about Cuba and the perceived threat from the United States.

At the end of the meal, some of the subscribers received an unexpected gift: the recipe for the calçot sauce that they had enjoyed so much, explained by the restaurant's manager, Marta Rafí.

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