Taste of Spain
Once again, Bluewater’s Second Tuesday Tastings take on a southern European flair in September as Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill celebrates the flavors, fun and culinary passion of Spain. “A Taste of Spain” pairs a special Bluewater 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. 10 tastings are 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. 10 pairing event is $40 per person, a $13 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.