And keeping in line with their respect for tradition, the new colourful Gaig avian namesake logo depicts a Eurasian Roller, or ‘gaig’ in Catalan, a brightly plumed, long-distance migratory European bird. The bird’s travel to new lands and its return is a symbol of the family’s adherence to its culinary heritage while staying modern.
Catalan traditions also influence the menu creations, such as ‘
mar i muntanya’, the pairing of seafood with meats to reflect the terrain of Catalonia and its natural access to an abundance of fresh produce from the sea, fields, and mountains. Menu highlights include the Quail escabetx, a centuries-old recipe in which pheasants and quails are preserved in a marinade of white wine vinegar, with a touch of sherry vinegar to soften its sharpness. The meats are then braised with vegetables in a reduction of the marinade.