Following a significant refurbishment, the Barceló Santa Cruz Contemporáneo has reopened its doors with a renewed focus on the culinary experience. The establishment aims to consolidate itself as a gastronomic hotel of reference in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, following the trend of other hotels in the chain that have committed to excellence in their culinary offerings.
The Sanabria restaurant, located within the hotel, offers a nostalgic journey through the gastronomy of the capital, reinterpreting classic dishes with a contemporary vision. The proposal pays homage to illustrious places and figures of Santa Cruz, seeking to connect with the collective memory of its inhabitants and visitors.
Sanabria's philosophy focuses on dignifying popular products and recipes, elevating them to a superior level without losing their essence. The goal is to offer a fun and informal culinary experience, where quality and prestige are priorities, but without the pretensions of a traditional fine dining restaurant. The quality-price ratio is optimal, and the execution of the dishes stands out for their originality and presentation.
“"Everything is delicious, everything makes sense, and the prices are in line with the hotel's idea: a place to have a good time with the assurance that the gastronomic ideologues are on top of the offering, and with prestige, of course, you don't mess around."
Among the featured dishes is the black potato escacho with smoked mackerel and foie gras, a tribute to the bar of the now-defunct Bar Retama. Also offered are black pork arepas with chicharrón and fried shrimp, in homage to the Venezuelan restaurant Canaima, and cockles with beurre blanc and black potato and vinegar chips, which evoke Los Paragüitas.
The restaurant's concept is clear: to serve as a bridge between the city and its flavors of yesteryear, through a high-level technical review. This proposal, which creates from memory without attempting to replicate the past, is presented as excellent news for Santa Cruz's gastronomic scene, bringing talent and potential to become a reliable benchmark.
