I had only one meal in Cordoba so I researched heavily before my trip to make sure that one
lunch would be special. Garum 2.1, with its many awards, seemed to be the perfect choice.
lunch would be special. Garum 2.1, with its many awards, seemed to be the perfect choice.
The small restaurant felt old yet modern. It felt so... Cordoba!
A glass of Piedra Luenga Oloroso while waiting for my date
who I met serendipitously just the night before
Garum 2.1 serves bold and creative tapas, four of which won awards at gastronomic events in Spain. Of course, we had to order them all.
Tapas with medals
Salmorejo Amontillado. First Prize Best Tapa, Cordoba Gastronomica 2010.
This was excellent, indeed. Light and creamy and full of umami.
One of the, if not the very best I had this trip.
Crispy Pork Trotter. Second Prize Best Tapa, Eutopia 2011.
Pork trotter innards
Oxtail Churro with Chocolate. Finalist Innovation Tapa, Cordoba Gastronomica 2011.
Honestly, this was just alright. Sounded exciting but didn't really do anything for me.
Cream of Goat's Cheese with Spanish Heavenly Custard.
First Prize Best Dessert, Porsche Gourmet 2014.
We ordered a few other dishes, too, and they were just okay. I know because, if not for these photos, I have almost no recollection of them.
Prawns wrapped in potato shreds with saffron aioli
Small cuttlefish grilled on a bed of onion and its own ink
Low temperature cod with vegetables
Except for our favorite dish of Iberico pork loin in soy and honey reduction served over couscous.
Tasted like pork humba so it reminded us of home.
With my lovely date Tessa. Garum 2.1 will always be memorable to me because of
the wonderful company.
Garum 2.1: Calle San Fernando, 122, 14003 Córdoba, Spain
Tel: +34 957 48 76 73