FOOD

Zaragoza's local cooking is that of the Aragonese cuisine which is one of the most straightforward and wholesome cuisines in Spain.  Popular local specialties include lamb and goat roasted on the spit, lamb and vegetable stew, las magras con tomate which is slices of fried ham dipped in tomato sauce, bacalao al ajoarriero (cod with garlic and eggs), pollo a la chilindron (chicken in a cured ham sauce), recao (beans, potatoes and rice), and huevos al salmorejo (eggs with asparagus sauce).  There are also dishes featuring wild boar and pheasant on many restaurants' menu.  

For dessert, there is a wide variety to choose from ranging from fresh fruit grown in the region to excellent regional sweets such as turrones, mostillo, roscones (ring-shaped cakes), and el guirlache (almond brittle).  There is also an exotic "drunk" peach or pear cured in wine in the earthenware vats of Carinera.

The region of Aragón is also renowned as a fine wine-producer, some of which include the 18 degrees Cariñena, Valle de Jalón, Borja, Paniza and Lecera.  Ask the chef for what goes best with your dish, and you're sure to have an unforgettable meal in Zaragoza.
 

RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN ZARAGOZA

	Nh Ciudad De Zaragoza- A modern, seven-storey hotel designed with the business traveller in mind, the nh ciudad de zaragoza is located in the historical quarter of zaragoza, eight kilometres from the airport. the 124 guestrooms feature warm-toned decor.
	Silken Reino De Aragon Hotel - A modern hotel with a light stone façade, the silken reino de aragon is located in zaragoza's historical and commercial city centre, three kilometres from delicias railway station. This six-floor hotel features 117 air- conditioned guestrooms, all of which include satellite television with pay movies, telephones, free internet access.

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