Spanish donkey. He is 3000 years old.

Black Rice in Mallorca! (Arroz negro.)

Primavera Sound!!!!!!

Primavera Sound has become one of the most anticipated and fun festivals in Europe in the last few years. This year it begins on the 28th of May and lasts only two days. If you are going to Barcelona or will be there, you HAVE to go. Crowds in Spain are well known for their enthusiasm and fun. Plus the line up is pretty great so far: Neil Young · My Bloody Valentine · Sonic Youth · Aphex Twin · Bloc Party · Jarvis Cocker · Yo La Tengo · The Jayhawks · Spiritualized · Michael Nyman · Throwing Muses · Saint Etienne · The Jesus Lizard · Ghostface Killah · The New Year · Phoenix · Shellac · Joe Henry · Art Brut · A Certain Ratio · Liars and many, many more.

Here's the official website: http://www.primaverasound.com/

Buen Vino en Nueva York

For those of you who like good Spanish wines, my favorite store in New York is Tinto Fino. During the summer, they have weekly tastings highlighting different areas in Spain. Some of favorites: Ribera de Duero and Rias Baixas. Yum.

Tinto Fino
85 First Avenue
New York, NY 10003
212.254.0850
www.tintofino.com