He World Bikini Day Celebrate one of the most popular summer clothes, but, in a curious story, this date also offers us to study a peculiar gastronomic story.
Do you know that in Catalonia the name Bikini is associated with a sandwichand not in a swimsuit? This simple and tasty dish was one of the favorite snacks in snacks and restaurants in the region, and its name has a story that goes back to “Dance” room of the city of BarcelonaField
Catalan bikini: a sandwich sandwich
Although in many parts of the world, bikini Refers to the swimsuit of two parts, in Catalonia, this term is associated with amazing Mixed sandwich (ham and cheese)The field of the story of how a snack was made with the name of one of the most famous summer clothes begins in the heart of Barcelona, in the place of great cultural and social tradition.
In the 50s, the city witnessed the growth of a new leisure: Bikini roomThis symbol “Local Local Resident Diagonal Avenue”, opened in 1953, was not only a meeting place for lovers of music and dances, but also organized one of the most innovative snacks of that time. Inspired by him Crok-Meser French, bikini He consisted of a simple sandwich with bread, ham and cheese, fried until you get a crisp and gold layer.
Sandwich’s success was such that he began to serve in many bars and cafes in Barcelona, popularizing under the name “bikini” in honor of the dance room where it arose. Over time, this sandwich became a classic of local gastronomy, becoming as symbolic as the bathroom itself, although, as we will see, two faiths have no relationship outside their common name.
From a bikini room to a lifelong snack
The bikini room was more than a place for dance; This has become a social and cultural reference book. In addition to his bright atmosphere, he suggested bikini It quickly gained fame among his assistants. As in many gastronomic creations, the name of the room was imposed on the original dish. Since then, sandwich bikini Stopped being just inspiration Crok-Meser And this became part of the Catalan culture, in a curious and delicious merger between gastronomy and leisure.
Today bikini This is one of the most favorite snacks in the region served in countless bars throughout Catalonia. Although there are many options, a classic sandwich with ham and cheese remains the most popular. The popularity of this dish transferred the generation, adapting to the taste of Catalans and becoming one of the culinary icons of the region.
