The Madrid neighborhood of Lavapies celebrates during the next ten days from October 16 to 26 of the same month the now traditional Ruta de la Tapa, Tapapiés 2014.
La traditional gastronomic appointment It is now in its 4th edition, and has established itself as one of the most representative gastronomic events in the city.
More than 75 Tapas to contest, all of them inspired by the cultures of the 4 winds, the five continents and almost the 17 Spanish provinces.
60 establishments, among the bars, cafes and restaurants of the neighborhood, will join the 15 premises of the San Fernando Market, will show their creations for the occasion in collaboration with the sponsors of the event, Estrella Damm and the Lavapiés Merchants Association district 12.
Music and gastronomy continue to fuse a range of multicultural and multiracial colors so characteristic of this neighborhood. And during the days of celebration of the sample 60 concerts will be carried out in the open air, with national groups of jazz y Rock & Roll.
La Tapa is culture and that is how its organizers see it, wanting to bring dance, theater and even a circus to the street …
Filosofía Tapapiés, 1 + 1, for one euro a tapa, and for another one more a bottle of Beer.
This idea led last year to more than 100.000 visitors, consuming more than 300.000 tapas and their consequent drinks …
This year there will also be a Special Jury Prize (4 gastro journalists and 4 hoteliers) will decide which tapa deserves to win professional recognition, and surely also popular …