The Club del Gourmet at El Corte Inglés Tres de Mayo in Santa Cruz has moved to the seventh floor, where it has reopened with a considerably larger space and a stronger focus on quality food and local Canarian produce.
The refurbishment increases the area from 186 to 430 square metres, creating a brighter and more spacious setting for browsing its selection of Spanish and international gourmet products.
The new location also benefits from natural light and sea views, making it a rather more pleasant place to spend a bit of time discovering what’s on offer.
La Barra del Gourmet takes centre stage
The biggest change is at La Barra del Gourmet, which has expanded from just four seats to accommodate 57 people.
It now offers a selection of hot and cold dishes prepared using products available in the Club itself.
There’s a particular emphasis on Canarian flavours, including local fish and cheeses, traditional papas con mojo and other specialities from across the islands.
Of course, the familiar Club del Gourmet favourites haven’t disappeared. The selection continues to include Iberian ham, cheeses, preserves, salted fish, meats, seafood and other carefully chosen products.
More room for wine and gourmet shopping
The refurbishment also brings improvements to the wider shopping area, with an expanded selection of gourmet foods, pastries and a comprehensive wine cellar.
The wine offering includes Canarian, Spanish and international labels, alongside sparkling wines and premium spirits.
The idea is to create a more open and welcoming space for both local residents and visitors, while giving Canarian food and drink a more prominent place alongside established gourmet brands.
For anyone who enjoys discovering good local produce, the new Club del Gourmet certainly offers a few more reasons to head upstairs.