Alma de España Dinner Sat, Aug 9 at 6:30 PM

## ALMA de España- Soul of Spain -

New Restaurant in Sarasota

Born and raised in Cuba, Elier discovered his love for cooking at his grandfather’s tobacco farm, where meals were more than food—they were a celebration of culture and community.
The heart of those gatherings was his beloved grandmother, Cacha, a woman of Spanish and African descent who cooked with soul, memory, and love. Her kitchen was Elier's first classroom. He learned to roll empanadas, fry croquettes to golden perfection, and infuse oxtail with deep, comforting flavors. Spanish spices like smoked paprika, saffron, and ras el hanout filled the air, imprinting a lifelong memory on his young senses.
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By 19, Elier knew his future lay in the kitchen. He moved to the United States and enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta. There, the values of discipline, refinement, and mastery took root, shaping the chef he would become.

1830 S Osprey Ave, Ste 104
Sarasota, Florida 34239

Check out their Tapas Menu
https://www.almatapasandgrill.com/menu

another new and exciting restaurant ..hope to see you there
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