Image The Las Ventas and Tirso de Molina markets host the OPMEGA Mussel Gastronomic Days

The Las Ventas and Tirso de Molina markets host the OPMEGA Mussel Gastronomic Days
2023/09/19

  • The Organization of Galician Mussel Producers, OPMEGA, is holding a promotional campaign in the Madrid Markets for the third consecutive year.
  • From October 4 to 7, Galician producers will offer free gastronomic activities in the Las Ventas and Tirso de Molina markets. A campaign designed to publicize the virtues of the Galician mussel among Madrid residents.
  • The program includes tastings and showcookings, an exhibition and gifts for purchasing mussels at the fishmongers in the participating markets.

The Organization of Galician Mussel Producers, OPMEGA, returns to the Madrid Markets for the third consecutive year to promote its product among Madrid residents. From October 4 to 7, the Ventas and Tirso de Molina markets will host the free activities that the Galician OP organizes to present the nutritional and gastronomic benefits of its mussels.

Sales Market

The OPMEGA Gastronomic Days will start at the Mercado de Las Ventas on October 4 and 5. All activities will be concentrated on the first floor of the market, where visitors will be able to enjoy free mussel tastings and participate in one of the 4 showcookings, also free, that will be offered throughout the two days in the morning and afternoon. late.

Those interested in participating in any of these cooking samples must register in advance at the information stand that OPMEGA will install in the market. In each showcooking, chef Miguel Mosteiro will prepare several mussel recipes live, which attendees will have the opportunity to taste.

In addition, the purchase of OPMEGA mussels at any of the fishmongers in the market will have a prize. Buyers will be able to exchange their purchase tickets for recipe books and other gifts.

The range of activities is completed with the “Mujeres Bateeiras” exhibition, which can also be visited on the first floor of the market. Through 20 exhibition panels, the exhibition highlights the role of women in mussel farming in Galicia.

Tirso de Molina Market

On October 6 and 7, the campaign will move to the Tirso de Molina Market. Here, visitors can enjoy free mussel tapas with their drinks at all the market's food stalls. The offer will be very varied, with proposals that will range from pickled mussels to rice with mussels, including ceviche.

The fishmonger in this market will also join the campaign. All buyers who purchase OPMEGA mussels during the conference will receive recipe books and other promotional gifts.

 

OPMEGA GASTRONOMIC DAYS - CALENDAR

Las Ventas Market – October 4 and 5

Showcookings: mussel dishes prepared live. (Capacity limited to 20 people. Free registration).

  • Wednesday, October 4: from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 5: from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Free mussel tastings from 11:00 a.m.

Gifts for purchasing mussels at the market fishmongers. During business hours.

“Bateeira Women” Exhibition. During business hours.

 

Tirso de Molina Market – October 6 and 7

Free mussel tapas with drinks at the market's food stalls. During business hours.

Gifts for purchasing mussels at the market fishmongers. During business hours.