Guests are invited to explore a limited-time menu of expertly paired Rioja wines and celebrated Spanish dishes at Mercado Little Spain’s premier dining venues.<\/p>\n Located in Hudson Yards, Mercado Little Spain \u2014 the culinary destination created by chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s and brothers Ferran and Albert Adri\u00e0 \u2014 will serve as the ultimate hub for fans seeking to pair the energy of summer soccer alongside world-class Spanish food, wine, and hospitality.<\/p>\n Guests enjoying a Rioja pairing at BarCelona at\u00a0Txula Steak or La Barra are invited to extend their tasting at the dedicated Rioja Bar with a complimentary sample pour during select matches. The Rioja Bar will be open for sixteen unmissable match days, including all Spain and United States fixtures and highly anticipated matchups.<\/p>\n “Rioja has always been deeply connected to culture and shared experiences,” said Rodrigo Gutierrez, North American Business Director of DOCa Rioja. “International soccer has a way of bringing people together, and Mercado Little Spain provides the perfect home to allow us to share the versatility of Rioja wines in a vibrant, social atmosphere centered around food and community.”<\/p>\n Savor the Match: Exclusive Rioja Pairings<\/p>\n Guests are invited to explore a limited-time menu of expertly paired Rioja wines and celebrated Spanish dishes at Mercado Little Spain’s premier dining venues.<\/p>\n La Barra \u2013 Available throughout the restaurant, including the dining room.<\/p>\n Brut M\u00e9todo Tradicional with Tabla de Embutidos y Queso BarCelona at Txula Steak \u2013 Available exclusively at BarCelona.<\/p>\n Brut M\u00e9todo Tradicional with Oyster Gilda The Rioja Bar at Mercado Little Spain is open to walk-ins throughout the series. For the full schedule and pairing menu, visit\u00a0<\/a>littlespain.com<\/a>. To learn more about Rioja wines, visit\u00a0<\/a>riojawine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Rioja About Mercado Little Spain SOURCE DOCa Rioja<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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Located in north central Spain, Rioja is considered one of the greatest wine regions in the world. Rioja wines are protected by the oldest Designation of Origin in Spain, officially recognized in 1925. The D.O.Ca. of Rioja administers highly sophisticated and stringent quality control in the winemaking process, from viniculture to bottling. More than 180 bodegas from Rioja are available for purchase in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.riojawine.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mercado Little Spain is the realization of many lifetimes of passion, culinary expertise, and a dedication to storytelling \u2013 a veritable love letter to Spain from Chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s and his team. Inspired by the historic mercados of his home country, Jos\u00e9 created a new and unprecedented space for socializing with family and friends, business lunches with colleagues, or a quick meal on the go. Mercado Little Spain is an all-day dining destination for food lovers. For more information, please visit www.littlespain.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=NY80687&Transmission_Id=202606101145PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY80687&DateId=20260610\")
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