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Coral Gables Campus, Centennial Village Dining Hall Join us for an exciting show-cooking with Chef David de Coca from Menorca, Spain! Click the banner above to RSVP by Wednesday, November 4 Click here for a banner to print or share! Chef David de Coca will offer a live demonstration of Mediterranean and Menorcan tapas inspired by traditional recipes and seasonal ingredients. The show-cooking will showcase how local dishes evolve through time and creativity. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the preparation process, engage in conversation with the chef, and enjoy tastings that reflect the flavors, stories, and cultural flavors of the Mediterranean table. Chef David de Coca is a Spanish chef and the creative force behind Sa Llagosta, a renowned seafood restaurant in the port town of Fornells, Menorca (Spain). With a culinary philosophy centered on seasonality, sustainability, and simplicity, Chef de Coca has earned international recognition for reinterpreting regional recipes with a contemporary and ethnographic sensibility. Over the years, he has collaborated with internationally acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred figures, and his work has been featured in both national and international media. Passionate about culinary heritage and cultural storytelling, he frequently participates in public-facing events that explore the intersection of tradition, innovation, and identity through food. Sponsored by the Center for the Humanities, Department of History, and the Michele Bowman Underwood Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm
"Tapas from the Mediterranean: A Showcooking Event by David de Coca"
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