Chopsticks & Corkscrews: Asian-French Tapas & Wine Pairings

Chopsticks & Corkscrews6 Asian-French tapas + 6 wine pairings

My friend Orel and I reunite in Barcelona as Chef-and-Somm duo to bring you French and Asian cultures, food and wine, paired side by side, in a way only we can!

Meet your hostsOrel lived in China for 17 years before returning to France to open her own restaurant. She’s a landscape designer by training, so her dishes come from an artist’s mind, always turning the basics into crazy versions of themselves.

In China, Orel headed the kitchen at my (Emily) imported foods and wine shop, bringing things like Terrine, Raclette, and even Paella to Yunnan. Later, I moved to Europe to train as a sommelier, and completed my internship at Orel's restaurant in Southwest France. Now, years later, we're back in the same “kitchen” but in a different country!

What you’ll getSix Asian-French tapas, each paired with a wine, plus a welcome cocktail.

The menuWelcome cocktail: Ganbei Mary | 干杯玛丽, our Asian twist on a Bloody Mary, made with baijiu and shrimp!

Six tapas, six wines:

Wasabeet | 冲鼻红: beetroot carpaccio with wasabi, feta, fermented black beans and a sprinkling of seaweed

Not Sushi | 不是寿司: salmon cured for 24 hours with beetroot and citrus, a touch of Sichuan peppercorn and liquor, with red onion and carrot tagliatelle

Miso Naughty | 味噌坏坏: silky foie gras with red miso and a splash of liquor

Purple Spice | 紫气东香: eggplant slow-cooked in spiced oil, topped with cheese and herbed Jambon de Chalosse

Hoisin Hustle | 酱快上桌: roast pork smothered in hoisin, honey, light soy and orange

Head in the Clouds | 云里雾里: lime, honey and ginger yogurt mousse (siphon-whipped, like eating a cloud) with vanilla ice cream, caramel and zest

Menu may vary slightly depending on market availability.

The wines: Each tapa comes with a wine chosen by Emily, to be revealed à la table!

Good to know

Seated tasting, limited to 16 guests

Allergies or dietary needs? Let us know when you book. The menu contains fish, shellfish, pork, dairy, and alcohol.

Refunds: Full refund up to 3 days before the event (until 11 November, 17:30). After that, tickets are non-refundable, but you’re welcome to pass your spot to a friend. Just let us know their name.

17:30 to 20:30 at Heaven Massage Barcelona, Carrer de Pelai 12, Room 1-1 (even the venue is unconventional... but that’s what we do best!)