The Manhattan Food Project E5 Sicilian Andalusian Gazpacho (and Pedro Almodóvar)
Gazpacho is a staple of tomato season...but a peek into its origin story shows that the
tomato version of the dish was a relatively recent innovation. Learn how this “soup-
salad” evolved from being “food for vulgar people” to a dish so iconic that it’s played a
role in multiple films by famed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, as well as making a
simple version to enjoy for the rest of tomato season!
tomato version of the dish was a relatively recent innovation. Learn how this “soup-
salad” evolved from being “food for vulgar people” to a dish so iconic that it’s played a
role in multiple films by famed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, as well as making a
simple version to enjoy for the rest of tomato season!