A Taste of Spain
“A Taste of Spain” pairs a special Bluewater Grill seafood restaurant version of Paella, made with an exclusive blend of rice, saffron, seafood and shellfish, with a seafood tapas starter and wines from the country’s famous grape-growing regions. One of the most popular monthly tasting events of the year, the Sept. 11 tasting is expected to sell-out in advance. Paella originated in the fields of Valencia in eastern Spain but is now a favorite of every region of the country. While Spanish varieties typically combine saffron with pork, eel, squid, beans, peas, artichokes and peppers, the version served by Bluewater restaurants is made with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, chicken and Spanish chorizo sausage. The cost of the Sept. 11 pairing event is $36.95 per person, a $16 savings off the regular $53 menu price, and includes a seafood tapas starter, Bluewater’s original paella and an assortment of hand-selected wines from Spain, including a White "Rueda" and a Tempranillo. Reservations are encouraged for sittings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bluewater chefs and servers will be available to discuss the differences between the shellfish varieties, recipes and techniques. In addition to the special Sept. 11 tasting, customers can order Spanish paella from the lunch and dinner menus throughout the remainder of the month. During this time, the featured Spanish wines will be available by the glass at the menu price.