Barcelona presents the 'Tour Omelette' to celebrate the cycling race

A recipe inspired by Barcelona's 'Bomba' will be available in the city's markets from June 8th to July 5th.

Generic image of a Spanish omelette with a small Tour de France flag.
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Generic image of a Spanish omelette with a small Tour de France flag.

The Barcelona City Council, along with the Municipal Institute of Markets and the Federation of Municipal Markets, has unveiled the 'Tour Omelette', a special tapa inspired by local gastronomy to celebrate the upcoming arrival of the cycling race in the city.

The culinary creation, named "Truita del Tour" (Tour Omelette), is an original recipe by Ot Salvans, chef at the Manda Huevos restaurant, inspired by Barcelona's iconic 'Bomba'. This special tapa will be available at the city's 40 markets from June 8th to July 5th. Various establishments, including restaurants, bars, and prepared food stalls, will have the opportunity to offer their own versions of the recipe.
Each serving of the 'Tour Omelette' will feature exclusive elements related to the major French race, such as an official Tour flag and informative paper placemats detailing the race's stages in Barcelona. Additionally, customers participating in a contest via a QR code on the placemats or at market photocalls can win instant prizes.
The presentation event was attended by the Councilor for Sports, David Escudé, and the Commissioner for Economic Promotion, Commerce, Restoration, and Fashion Plan, Nadia Quevedo. Both highlighted the role of markets as a cohesive force and a showcase for local gastronomy during major events. Escudé emphasized the goal of making the Tour a city-wide event accessible to everyone, working with local businesses.
Quevedo stressed that the initiative unites sport, gastronomy, and local commerce, offering an opportunity to showcase the city globally and allow citizens to experience the event in their neighborhoods. She underscored that markets are key spaces for identity and community, and that Barcelona, as the European capital of local commerce, leverages these events for citizen participation.
According to Quevedo, the Tour's legacy should endure, contributing to a more active, healthy, and cohesive city with strong and visible commerce. The initiative aims for the benefits to the city and its neighborhoods to remain even after the race has passed.