{"id":17166,"date":"2018-06-20T19:28:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T17:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wineinsicily.com\/?p=17166"},"modified":"2018-06-20T19:28:35","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T17:28:35","slug":"pocho-a-small-piece-of-paradise-at-makari-the-perfume-of-coucous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineinsicily.com\/en\/pocho-a-small-piece-of-paradise-at-makari-the-perfume-of-coucous\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocho, a small piece of Paradise at Makari. The perfume of coucous"},"content":{"rendered":"

A small piece of paradise at Makari, a mere two miles from the town of San Vito lo Capo on the gulf of Monte Cofano, where the blue of sea meets and mingles with that of the sky. All of this takes place at Maril\u00f9 Terrasi\u2018s\u00a0<\/strong>Pocho<\/strong>, a twelve room hotel characterized by a d\u00e9cor with the fascination of the past constituted in part by the furniture of the family of Maril\u00f9 and in part with objects and mementoes of her life in the theater, among her collection of Sicilian puppets which are of particular interest.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The terrace is a magical meeting place for lovers of fine food and the culture of Sicily. Fiery sunsets, in fact, are the moment in time to taste some of the most famous plates of Sicilian couscous and plumb memories which go way back in time. This cuisine is powerfully linked to culinary tradition, above all that of Palermo and Trapani homes. The ingredients, always extremely fresh, are personally chosen in the market each and every morning. Couscous is a timeless dish, one of quotidian existence, interpreted here in various ways, to the point of making the proprietress the \u201cAmbassadress of the Couscous of Trapani\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Not a simple or easy title, but at Pocho the couscous is prepared fresh, with water and oil, every morning in order to be used for a tasting menu which offer the many variations of the dish. First and foremost, that with fish, prepared according to the traditions of Trapani. Then an alternative with pork and wild fennel, followed by the vegetarian version with garden vegetables or, yet again, with broccoli, pur\u00e9e of fava beans (\u201cmacco\u201d) with the addition of salt cod. Finally, her specialty: the sweet couscous with dried fruit such as figs, raisins, dates, and almonds. The wine card offers the\u00a0 production of Sicily\u2019s leading cellars.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Among these: Fondo Antico, Cusumano and Tasca d\u2019Almerita, who often support and accompany her on gastronomical tours.<\/p>\n

Pocho \u2013 Hotel, Ristorante<\/strong>
\nLocalit\u00e0 Isulidda, Makari
\n91010 San Vito lo Capo (TP)
\nTelefono: +39 0923 972525
\nCell.: +39 328 9688600 – 329 8730088
\nFax: +39 0923 621354
\nEmail: infopocho@libero.it
\nwww.hotel-pocho.it<\/a><\/p>\n

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