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Oysters Amélie

Pop-up Bar @ El Corte Inglés Plaça de Catalunya

08.08.17

Huîtres Amélie is the specialist brand in the production and commercialization of outstanding oysters ”Fine de Claire" and "Spéciale Fine de Claire" Marennes Oléron PGI, the only oysters in the world that have an appeal Protected Geographical Indication. According to the international experts, one of the best oysters in the world. To speak of Amélie is to speak of a product of excellence, the result of a demanding qualitative production process.

Since last July, Amélie brings us to the exclusive universe of oysters in a pop-up bar located in the new gastronomic area at the -1 floor of El Corte Inglés building in Plaça de Catalunya. A unique experience in Barcelona offering the best value for money, satisfying both the palates of the more connoisseurs and the beginners. In this culinary space, similar to the one that Amélie also installs in the famous luxury shopping center La Grande Épicerie, in Paris, oyster lovers can taste them served by the best specialized professionals, enjoying a unique tasting of different sizes or categories of oysters prepared in different ways, among which the oysters vaporized with premium spirits are worth to mention.

  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles
  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles
  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles

     

    An exquisite selection of small dishes, made with gourmet products of the highest quality and carefully prepared, complete the gastronomic experience. Oyster tartar, tuna tartar, salmon with truffled honey, salt foie gras with champagne jelly, French homemade pastries, Iberian ham, French cheeses or fish varieties, all of the best quality and accompanied by drinks ranging from tea from the French firm Maxim's to the French wine or champagne glasses.

  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles
  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles

     

    Among the favorite options from the menu are the Amélie oyster combos and glass of champagne (for about 20€), the assiettes of three finger foods options to choose (18€) or the brunch formula (combining the two above for 25€). Although undoubtedly the most special option is the Amélie Sensations Tasting (at a cost of € 25), an authentic sensory experience that includes steamed oysters with premium spirits (sake, vodka, whiskey or gin tonic), oysters with champagne gelée, and fumée oysters, oysters smoked in glass bell.

  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles
  • Amélie Oysters pop-up bar El Corte Ingles

     

    A visit to the pop-up bar by Huîtres Amélie is highly recommended. Quality food, exquisite flavors and excellent service by a specialized staff, friendly and attentive to all details, guarantee an amazing gastronomic experience that leaves us with that pleasant feeling that only truly special things can provide.