Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte, known for novels like El Capitán Alatriste and Falcó, frequently shares his culinary experiences. He has used his social media profile to recommend restaurants and bars across Spain.
A Seville Staple: Bar Stratos
One establishment Pérez-Reverte favors is a bar in Seville that notably advertises on Instagram as the place “where customers are best mistreated.” The author stated on social media that when in Seville, he continues to frequent Bar Stratos for breakfast, alongside churros from the Calentería San Pablo.
Bar Stratos, located at number 24 on Calle Murillo, describes its approach to cooking as a “religion,” with each dish paying tribute to traditional flavors. The bar’s website highlights “chícharos con cola de toro” – chickpeas with oxtail – as a particularly memorable dish.
Other specialties include black rice with artichoke hearts and shrimp, potaje de berza (a chickpea and vegetable stew), codornices (quail), rice with rabbit, and potatoes with meat. The bar also offers a variety of tapas, including flamenquín, croquetas, manitas, and pavía de bacalao (cod).
Online reviews on Google corroborate the quality of the food at Stratos, with many commenters specifically praising the tapas and affordable prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arturo Pérez-Reverte known for?
Arturo Pérez-Reverte is a well-known Spanish author, famous for novels such as El Capitán Alatriste and Falcó, and for sharing his restaurant recommendations.
Where is Bar Stratos located?
Bar Stratos is located at number 24 on Calle Murillo in Seville.
What is a signature dish at Bar Stratos?
The bar’s website identifies “chícharos con cola de toro” (chickpeas with oxtail) as its most legendary dish.
What draws you to a restaurant with a unique or unconventional atmosphere?
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