*Tapas Revolution Newcastle has now closed*
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We are spoilt for choice with places to dine in Newcastle, with new restaurants opening regularly in the newly developed Eldon Square Greys quarter. The latest one to open being Tapas Revolution which opens today (13th February 2017) and is a welcome addition to the Newcastle food scene.
To celebrate the opening I was invited along for a behind the scenes sneak press preview last week. I not only got to have a look around the restaurant but I also got to meet Spanish celebrity chef and founder Omar Allibhoy and take part in a Tapas masterclass he was hosting.
Located on the ground floor of Eldon Square's Greys quarter, near Greys monument you will find Tapas Revolution. As soon as I entered I was impressed with the decor, it had a very relaxed holiday vibe to it and it was an Instagrammers dream with marble table tops, bright colours and lots of decorative accessories and meats hanging on the walls.
Omar talked to us about how the restaurant came about - it is his sixth restaurant, with his first opening in London six years ago. Omar has devised a menu from his own family recipes, he uses traditional Spanish ingredients in his dishes which are all freshly prepared.
Along with an impressive drink list which includes premium Gin and Tonics (the best I have ever tasted), as well as Spanish inspired cocktails created in collaboration with the award-winning Cocktail Trading Co. Dubbed the "Antonio Banderas" of cooking by Gordon Ramsey, Omar is on a mission to bring traditional tapas to the UK and he is certainly doing it with style.
As we were there for a tapas master class we were showing into the kitchen and introduced to some traditional Spanish tapas that we would be recreating ourselves with Omar's guidance.
Every dish was explained to us detailing where the ingredients came from and why they were cooked certain ways. It is clear that Omar is very passionate about the foods that he serves and that he only wants the best for his restaurants.
The Gambas a ajillo were delicious and I would certainly recommend these to anyone who is visiting. We also got to try out some Paella de Pollo (chicken paella), every dish we tried was really fresh and packed full of flavour.
With such a great central location Tapas Revolution makes the ideal venue for a lunch with friends - they have a lunch menu for just £9.95 (served Monday to Friday 12-6). It would also make a great date night venue, with special set menus for two.
To find out more about Tapas Revolution and to view the menu check out the website www.tapasrevolution.com
Sounds fantastic! How exciting to make your own dishes! Look at those prawns, though. To DIE for!
ReplyDeleteThe prawns were utterly delicious and I am not normally a fan of fish x
DeleteI absolutely love tapas as it means you can try out loads of little things and you don't have to make a decision on your dinner x
ReplyDeleteI loved being able to try lots of different things for that exact same reason x
DeleteWow that sounds fab being able to cook it yourself! I love cooking 😊 xxx
ReplyDeleteI was a bit nervous about the whole cooking aspect of it, it was good fun though xx
DeleteOh it looks fab - the food actually looks really decent. I can't wait to try, I have a feeling it's going to become a favourite of ours!
ReplyDeleteYou will love it, such a lovely venue and the food and drink were great. You will have to let me know what you think after you visit xx
DeletePrawns look absolutely amazing! As do the cocktails cant wait to try it
ReplyDeleteThe prawns were delicious, you have to try them when you visit. I hope you have a great time xx
DeleteI love tapas - it's my favourite cuisine. The gambas al ajillo looks delicious and i love the sound of the chorizo in cider!
ReplyDeleteThey really were delicious, I did not try the chorizo as I am not a fan but everyone commented that it was delicious xx
DeleteOh sea food is probably the one thing I really don't like! My husband loves it though! This sounds like a fab place though!
ReplyDeleteI am not normally a fan either, my partner loves it though xx
DeleteWhat a fab experience! I prefer a small variety of of different dishes to try too. Looks like an awesome venue to visit :) x
ReplyDeleteIt was really lovely, nice to try lots of different dishes xx
DeleteThis all looks divine and i am a sucker for tapas x
ReplyDeleteIt really was delicious xx
DeleteAh cool! This restuarant looks funky (love the Instagrammer's dream comment!). The tiger prawns with chilli and garlic sounds RIGHT up my street - and the gin, of course. Sounds like you had an amazing time!
ReplyDeleteThe prawns were delicious! It was such a lovely place to dine, they have five other branches around the UK too xx
DeleteReally looking forward to trying here next week
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it, I really liked it xx
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