He “I surprise you” skewer of the Baigorri Bar was the winner of the XXII Chantrea Pincho Weekwhich takes place in the popular neighborhood of Pamplona. This skewer was chosen by the jury as the best of all the participants, standing out for its flavor combination and the balanced preparation of its ingredients.
The event, which saw a strong participation, reflects the good gastronomic health of the neighborhood and the great interest aroused by its bars.
As in previous editions, the prizes were divided into two categories: chosen by the jurycomposed of gastronomic experts and neighbors, and the public rewardwhich selects the most popular skewer.
In the first group, the jury, composed of Beatriz Etayo (sommelier and expert in guided gastronomic tours and tastings), Arantza Ruperez (from Viajes Divertis) and the neighbors of Chantree awarded by jury in 2023 (Marie Garcia, Felipe Nevès And Jose Luis Gallardo), awarded the first three places to Baigorri, Tamaran And Euntzein addition to a special mention to Texas Brewery.
He first prize was for Baigorri and its skewer”I surprise you“. The jury appreciated his flavor combination and the balance of ingredientswhere each of them can be seen separately. Furthermore, the soak which accompanies the skewer lightens it and refreshes it, distinguished by a good elaboration in each of the ingredients. The skewer is made up of a pork muffin and crispy bacon And mango sauce.
He second prize fell on him Tamaranwho presented his skewer “Temptation“. The jury emphasized its flavor and the delicate presentationhighlighting the combination of ingredients to enhance the main flavor, in addition to the good elaboration brioche bread that accompanies the soy-marinated duck confitwith marinated onion with lime and kimchi mayonnaise.
He third place was for him bar Euntze with its skewer”The Prof“, which offers an intense explosion of flavors with simple ingredients and careful elaboration. This skewer is distinguished by its lightness and the harmonization of products: A Aubergine millefeuille stuffed with mushroomscaramelized onion and dehydrated tomato, with sauce honey and mustard and of beet.
In addition, the jury awarded a special mention At Texas Brewery for his skewer”Iron Txilindron“, a traditional dish that presents all the ingredients in an original way, with a perfect preparation. The skewer consists of crumbled txilindrón lambwith a fine rice plate And smoked piparra mayonnaise sauce.
For his part, the Texas Brewery also won the popular skewer priceafter sweeping the votes of the public, who visited at least fourteen of the eighteen participating bars. People who voted in fourteen establishments participated in a draw for a Chantrea Shield And Lots of DO Navarre winesamong other rewards. Those who tried all the proposals were eligible for a vermouth for two people in participating bars, batches of beerstickets for UDC Chantrea swimming poolsA “mysterious dinner” for two people, and the position in the jury of the following Chantrea Pincho Week.
THE Chantrea Pincho Week is organized by Chanted bars And ANAPEHwith the collaboration of Pamplona City Hall, Rural Bank of Navarra, Host cooperative, AOC Navarre wines and the UDC Chantree.
