Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay brings Michelin star chef Nieves Barragán to the White Isle
This season, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is set to unveil new gastronomic space Gusto, the latest of the hotel’s exclusive experiences. Opening on 21st May, Gusto will welcome guests throughout the summer with acclaimed chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho at the helm. The launch marks Barragán’s first return to her Spanish roots following the success of her London restaurant Sabor – one of the capital’s most sought-after dining destinations, which earned her a Michelin star.
Bilbao-born Barragán is known for her commitment to using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients and showcasing the best of Spanish cuisine, a talent that has cemented her as one of the most respected chefs in the world. Gusto will showcase Nieves’ signature style of traditional but elevated Spanish food, in Ibiza Bay’s no-fuss, anything goes style.
Nieves says;
“I can’t wait for guests to discover a new world of gastronomy on the beautiful White Isle: down to earth, wholesome Spanish dining for any moment and any mood. The name Gusto – which is all about taste, pleasure, feeling at ease and at home – feels so fitting as it’s exactly how I felt when I first came to Ibiza and met with the island’s wonderful local suppliers.”
Guests can enjoy a selection of platillos – elevated small plates – taking guests on a journey of traditional Spanish flavours. Honest, authentic cuisine prevails, championing seasonal local ingredients like fresh fish, garden vegetables, local chicken, Iberian ham, oysters and red prawns from Formentera. Signature dishes will include arroz caldoso, tortilla melosa with artichokes and a daily fish special.
Gusto will also offer a selection of twenty wines including natural and organic varieties, of which 80% come from Spanish wine regions – many from the Balearic Islands. Txakoli wine from Barragán’s native Basque country will be served by the glass, plus traditional hierbas ibicencas which will be served as the house shot. Guests can also enjoy a carefully curated menu of island-inspired cocktails, featuring Spanish liqueurs and local aromatic herbs to perfectly complement dishes. Guests can also enjoy Nieves’ wine pairing recommendations when they choose to tapear con Nieves, making for an unforgettable dining experience.
Adding to Gusto’s charm is its magical location: a buzzing poolside spot embracing Ibiza Bay’s cocktail bar and the sparkling Talamanca seashore, which is enveloped by gentle sea breeze and golden light at dusk. The carefree and welcoming spirit of Ibiza is reflected in Gusto’s carefully considered details: from nautical-inspired decor to chilled pitchers of vibrant sangría, plus displays of fresh seafood reminiscent of local markets. Gusto will be a free-flowing, interactive dining experience that takes guests from the poolside to the beach to the bar, with the opportunity to watch their food being freshly prepared in front of them.
Gusto is open seven days a week from 6pm, inviting Ibiza Bay guests, locals and White Isle visitors to immerse themselves in free-spirited Spanish cuisine.
One of the island’s most coveted dining destinations, Ibiza Bay is also home to the world renowned Nobu restaurant and Chambao by the sea, a family beach club and chiringuito much loved by locals.
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