In northeast Spain, there’s a region where mountainous towns and modern cities — like the capital of Zaragoza — are nestled among ornate churches, tranquilo monasteries and medieval villages. In Aragón, you can easily feel transported to another era in a beautiful region that flies somewhat under the radar for many American travelers.
There is a particular magic that happens when memory meets mastery—when a dish becomes more than flavor and form, but a story that speaks to the soul. For Chef Nacho Manzano, the newly appointed culinary director of Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia in Portugal’s Douro Valley, every plate is a deeply personal narrative that stretches from the hills of Asturias to the riverside terraces of Porto.
