He Niscalo Restaurant won first prize in II “Extra Virgin Cordoba” Gastronomic Routean initiative that has once again placed extra virgin olive oil as the backbone of local cuisine and a showcase of hospitality talent. … of the capital.
The prize rewards his dish “Potatoes, egg and EVOO”a preparation that starts from everyday ingredients and transforms them into an exercise in culinary precision whose real common thread is oil. In this case, the jury particularly appreciated the use of EVOO Organic Luque, from the Subbética Oil Mill, for its ability to highlight nuances, provide depth and demonstrate the potential of the Cordovan product when placed at the center of gastronomic discourse.
24 establishments united by extra virgin olive oil
The course took place from October 20 to 26 and included the participation of 24 emblematic establishments in Córdobafrom historic taverns to contemporary cuisine. During these days, Cordobans and visitors were able to taste dishes created especially for the occasion, all made with oils from different oil mills in the province.
The initiative, subsidized by the IMDEEC (Municipal Institute of Economic Development and Employment), strengthens the link between the primary sector and the hotel industry, two fundamental pillars of the local economy. During the closing ceremony, the role of EVOO was highlighted not only as a product of excellence, but also as an element of identity and economic engine for the province.
Níscalo, winner of the II Gastronomic Route “Extra Virgin Cordoba”
The prize awarded to Nícalo consists of a batch of extra virgin olive oils from the province of Cordobaa symbolic recognition that emphasizes quality, commitment to local products and the ability of local chefs to reinterpret them from the kitchen.
With this second edition, the “Extra Virgin Cordoba” Gastronomic Route consolidates its role as a platform for promotingThe olive and gastronomic heritage of Cordoba, and clearly shows that the future of local cuisine requires a look at the territory, the product and those who know how to work it with judgment and respect.
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