A Coruña, June 29, 2023 – The gastronomic sector of A Coruña is launching the first edition of the Bonito del Norte Gastronomic Days, taking place in restaurants across the city from July 15 to August 15. Organized by Coruña Cociña, a collective of local chefs, this initiative is supported by the A Coruña City Council through the Tourism and Congress Consortium.
The event aims to highlight the culinary excellence of bonito (white tuna) sourced directly from the A Coruña Fish Market, a product of exceptional gastronomic value.
Official Presentation at the Fish Market
The official presentation was held this morning at the A Coruña Fish Market, featuring the participation of:
- Moisés Jorge Naranjo, Manager of the Tourism and Congress Consortium of A Coruña
- Javier Freijeiro, President of Coruña Cociña
- Juan Carlos Corrás, President of the A Coruña Fish Market
- Pedro Pastur, Trade Marketing Manager at Estrella Galicia
- Numerous chefs participating in the initiative
Participating Restaurants
A total of 16 restaurants from Coruña Cociña are taking part in these first-ever Bonito del Norte Gastronomic Days:
- A Taberna de Miga
- Charlatán
- Culuca
- Greca
- Intenso
- Millo
- NaDo
- Pablo Gallego Restaurante
- Peculiar
- Pracer
- Pulpeira de Melide
- Salitre
- Taberna da Tabacalera
- Terreo
- Ultramarinos Galera
- Vinoteca Jaleo
The initiative is supported by:
- The A Coruña City Council, through the Tourism and Congress Consortium
- The A Coruña Fish Market, which supplies the freshest bonito to participating restaurants
- Estrella Galicia, contributing to promotion and pairing menus with its 1906 beer selection
A Key Initiative for A Coruña’s Tourism Industry
During the opening event, Moisés Jorge Naranjo expressed his gratitude to Coruña Cociña for spearheading this initiative, stating:
“This project greatly enhances the city’s tourism appeal.”
He also highlighted the crucial role of the A Coruña Fish Market in the local culinary scene, emphasizing its high-quality seafood, particularly through the Peixe da Lonxa da Coruña brand, which guarantees excellence.
According to Jorge Naranjo, gastronomy plays a fundamental role in A Coruña’s tourism strategy, particularly in the development of MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions):
“It is one of the main reasons A Coruña is chosen for major events. Last year, the city hosted 22 congresses and 11 trade fairs, attracting 200,000 professionals. This is possible thanks to initiatives like this, as well as the dedication of the restaurant sector and the support of companies like Estrella Galicia.”
A Unique Culinary Experience
Throughout the event, visitors will have the opportunity to savor Bonito del Norte from the A Coruña Fish Market at the participating restaurants in various formats:
- Tapas
- À la carte dishes
- Tasting menus, paired with a selection of Estrella Galicia’s 1906 beers
This gastronomic event not only showcases the exceptional quality of Galician seafood but also reinforces A Coruña’s reputation as a top-tier culinary destination.
