.Tuesday, January 24: Olive oil menu by Naturvie with cooking demonstration.
Time:  7 pm. Free until seating capacity is reached.

.Saturday, January 28: Gin and tonic tasting. Aim: to make the perfect gin tonic.

Time: 7 pm. Price:  40 euros.

.Sunday, January 29: Gourmet Brunch.

Time:  from 11 am to 4 pm. Price: 45 euros.

.Friday February 3: Food and wine pairing meal.

Time: 8 pm. Price: 50 euros.

Gastronomic tours of Madrid will be taking place from Thursday to Saturday throughout the Gastrofestival.

For further information please e-mail marketing@apuntolibreria.com or call the telephone number above.

Learn to prepare classic pasta sauces.

Course taught by chef Enrica Barni

Monday, 30 January at 8.00pm. Duration: 2 hours

Spaghetti alla carbonara, bucatini all’amatriciana, trofie with Genovese pesto, penne all’arrabbiata

Glass of wine + recipes

Price: 45 euros.

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Wednesday 1st February, from 18.30 h to 20.30 h approx.

“A journey through Italy: North to South”

Tasting of 6 red wines: Barolo Gagliasso (Piedmont), Amarone della Valpolicella Allegrini (Veneto), Brunello di Montalcino 2006 Piccini (Tuscany), Contado Aglianico Di Majo Norante (Molise), Cannonau Argiolas (Sardinia) and Nero d’Avola Chiaromonte Firriato (Sicily).

Price: €50 per head Max. 16 people

"Cooking with Spain and its Cheeses". An event based on the book "España y sus Quesos" (Spain and its Cheeses) by José Manuel Escorial, awarded Best Cheese Book in the World in 2006. During the session, which will last around 2 hours, participants will learn how to make one of the recipes from the book.

"Fusion of Madrid flavors".

A culinary experience with Jaime Renedo, based on the book by Jose María Escudero “Cocinandola Historia” (Ed.La Librería). An Oriental-style fusion of traditionalMadriddishes: "alboronía" (eggplants, tomatoes, peppers and pumpkin), "olla podrida" (pork and bean casserole), "soldaditos de Pavía" (battered cod fingers with red pepper) and "buñuelos" (fritters).

Price: €35 per person. Dinners only, from 9pm to 12.30am, booking essential.

José Mª Escudero will be there over the three days to sign copies of his book.

Guided tour and introductory tasting session.

The Centre is equipped with the latest simulators and audiovisual technology.

Price: €40.  Advance booking necessary.

Tasting sessions and other events tailored for private or company groups.

Gastrofestival Special Activities.

Courses and tasting sessions. To register go to www.ponceletcheesebar.es/eventos

. Basic course in cheeses

. Sensory analysis of cheeses

. How cheese is matured and aged

. Vertical tasting

. The mysteries of cheese rind

. Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) cheeses.

“Art &Sushi Fusión”. Exhibition of Japanese prints + Japanese cookery workshop led by sushi chef Oliver Ochoa.

Traditional slicing techniques, outstanding international and signature dishes from Japan.

Menu of 18 pieces of Sushi (nigiri zushi, maki zushi, uramaki sushi and sashimi)

1 piece of SushiOn

Water, beer or glass of wine.

Includes visit to the “Flowers of Kyoto” exhibition by Jesús Vandunciel, a contemporary tribute to the great masters of Ukiyo-e.

Participants will also receive a PDF guide on the A-Z of Japanese cooking, a course attendance certificate and a photo taken with the sushi chef.

With his edible flower creations.

. Tuesday, January 24 at 8pm. Special price: €20

"Discovering Spain's artisan cheeses". Commented tasting and discussion (1 hour) featuring great classic and some new arrivals. Pairing with Borsao Berola, Campo de Borja. Includes cheese platter with 5 cheeses and 2 glasses of wine.

People taking part on the day will get a 10% discount when they buy cheese.

Limited numbers. Bookings in advance.

. Wednesday 1 February at 8pm. Special price: €20

"Mountain cheeses, a journey through Savoy". Commented tasting (1 hour) featuring 5 of the most prestigious cheeses from this region of the French Alps. Pairing with aSavoy white wine and with Borsoa Berola Campo de Borja) red. Includes cheese platter with 5 cheeses and 2 glasses of wine.

People taking part on the day will get a 10% discount when they buy cheese.

Limited numbers. Bookings in advance.

."San Antón market"

A museum of gastronomy. A very special event, featuring products and tasting sessions to delight the most discerning gourmets.

."An adventure of the senses"

Cooking in the San Antón kitchen. Tour of the first floor of the market to pick up the best fresh products, with the possibility of having them cooked to your taste and served with a wide variety of sides and sauces in the “heavens of the market” (on the 3^rd floor).

. Preparation of a giant rice dish in the central area of the market with free tasting for everyone.

  Company: El Senescal

. Live chocolate making demonstration in the central area of the market with free tasting for everyone.

  Company: Horno de San Onofre

. Exhibition in the central area of the market on the health benefits of wine.

  Company: Ochoa-Moreu

. Live ham-cutting demonstration in the central area of the market.

  Company: Masgourmets.

Every day we will be offering gourmet product tastings, cheese tastings with commentaries, and there will be special promotions of Spanish regional cheeses.

Tasting with commentaries. Monday to Saturday. Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm. Advance booking.