Barlata
DAY 2: 8-Course Authentic Catalan Dinner Series
The name Barlata comes from “Bar” (what any self-respecting tapas restaurant is all about) and “Latas,” the small tins of gourmet vegetables, meat, and seafood that tapas bars often sell alongside food made in-house. At Barlata, Catalan-born Chef Daniel Olivella serves more than 40 kinds of tapas. Rather than rely on canned food, however, he cooks traditional lata dishes, like squid in its own ink, and then playfully serves them in fresh tins. Chef Olivella, who opened B44, an upscale Spanish eatery in San Francisco in 1999, was touring the country teaching Catalan cooking courses when he came upon Austin. He was immediately smitten, and he and his wife decided that this was going to be the site of their next restaurant. In 2013, they opened Barlata on South Lamar Boulevard, featuring such Spanish classics as house-made chorizo, gazpacho, piquillo peppers, and octopus. “There are lots of places serving up small plates in town,” says Texas Monthly, “but this is the only one that transports you to Spain.” We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Olivella will answer your questions and share his love for Spanish cuisine.
About the Host:
Daniel Olivella
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
A Barcelona native, Chef Daniel Olivella exploded onto the US culinary scene with his first restuarant, B44, in Oakland, CA – for which he earned a StarChefs Rising Star Chef Award and a selection on USA Today's 20 Best Dishes in America List. He relocated to Austin in 2011, and opened Barlata with his wife shortly thereafter.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Ceviche
shrimp, octopus, and scallops marinated in citrus with red onions, olive oil, and cilantro
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Pan Amb Tomaquet I Pernil
catalan toast rubbed with garlic and tomato pulp served with cured jamon iberico slices
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Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli
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Gambas Al Ajillo
sauteed shrimp in garlic, adobo, and olive oil
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Croquetas De Jamon Serrano
croquettes with jamon serrano and manchego cheese bechamel
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Iberico Tenderloin "A La Plancha"
with migas and chorizo
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Barlata Paella
with saffron rice, chicken, chorizo, seafood, and vegetables
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Crema Catalana
catalan lemon-infused cream caramel custard
Barlata
1500 S Lamar Blvd #150
Austin, TX 78704
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with garlic or allium allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
