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How to Enjoy an Estrella de Galicia the Right Way At Tomiño

There’s something special about watching a bartender in Galicia pour a beer.It’s not rushed, not careless it’s almost poetic. The glass tilts, the foam settles just right, and in that moment, a simple Estrella de Galicia becomes more than a drink. It’s a small piece of culture.

Two glasses of Estrella Galicia beer with frothy tops on a table in a dimly lit bar. Warm lighting and blurred background.

At Tomiño Taberna Gallega, in the heart of Little Italy and just steps from Chinatown, that same ritual lives on. Every caña of Estrella de Galicia is poured the way it’s meant to be cold, creamy, and balanced just like back home in Galicia.

The Art of Pouring a Caña

If you’ve ever been to northern Spain, you know that pouring a caña (a small draft beer) is serious business.The secret isn’t complicated, but it’s all about respect for the beer, the glass, and the person who’s going to drink it.

Here’s how it’s done in Galicia, and how it’s done at Tomiño:

  1. The glass must be clean and cold, but never frozen.It’s rinsed right before serving, just like in any good Galician bar.

  2. The pour begins with a tilt.The bartender holds the glass at an angle, letting the Estrella de Galicia flow gently along the inside to form a steady base without too much foam.

  3. Then comes the crema.The glass straightens, the pressure adjusts, and the foam rises not too thick, not too airy. Just two perfect fingers of cream that seal in the aroma.

  4. No cutting the foam, no rush.The beer is served as it should be alive, fresh, and ready to be enjoyed.

That’s how you pour a beer in A Coruña, Santiago, or Vigo and that’s exactly how it’s poured at Tomiño Taberna Gallega in Manhattan

People clinking beer glasses over a table with seafood dishes and drinks, indoor setting, green wall detail, warm, social atmosphere.

Why Estrella de Galicia Matters

For Galicians, Estrella de Galicia isn’t just a brand, it’s a symbol.Born in A Coruña more than a century ago, it represents the north: the sea breeze, the green hills, and the tradition of doing things right.

At Tomiño, every pint on tap carries that same spirit. The bar doesn’t just serve beer, it serves a piece of Galicia, one glass at a time.

If you’ve never tried it, imagine a beer that’s crisp but smooth, golden with a soft bitterness, and easy to pair with almost anything. It’s light enough for tapas but strong enough to stand with grilled seafood or cured meats.

Close-up of thinly sliced red and white cured meat on a white surface, with a blurred background, creating a rich, appetizing look.

The Perfect Pairing

You can’t drink a proper Estrella de Galicia without something to eat — that’s just not how it’s done in Spain.At Tomiño, it’s easy to find your perfect match:

  • Pulpo a Feira — tender Galician-style octopus with olive oil, paprika, and sea salt.

  • Empanadillas de Atún — tuna turnovers with sofrito, fried until golden and crisp.

  • Croquetas — Serrano ham or blue cheese & mushroom, fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside.

  • Pimientos de Padrón — small green peppers blistered with sea salt, a taste of summer in every bite.

Each tapa tells part of the same story: simple ingredients, honest cooking, and a beer that ties it all together.

Hand holding a frothy beer in a glass with "Estrella Galicia" text, above a wooden table with a dish of octopus. Warm, cozy setting.

Bringing Galicia to Little Italy

It’s funny how food and drink travel.In Galicia, you drink a caña after work, with friends, maybe while talking football or weather. In New York, it’s not so different people gather for the same reason: to slow down and enjoy the moment.

That’s what Tomiño Taberna Gallega does so well. It brings that laid-back Galician rhythm to the fast pace of Manhattan.You can sit at the bar, watch the caña being poured, and feel for a second like you’re somewhere by the coast in northern Spain.

And when you take that first sip smooth, cold, with the perfect layer of foam, you’ll understand why Estrella de Galicia is not just beer, it’s una forma de vivir.

Two girls enjoying estrella de Galicia at Tomiño taberna Gallega

Why You Should Try It

Whether you’re a beer lover, a foodie, or just curious, this is your sign to stop by Tomiño.Come on a weekday afternoon, grab a caña of Estrella de Galicia, and pair it with something from the grill.

Ask the bartender how it’s poured they’ll be happy to show you the Galician way.And when you take that first sip, you’ll realize: this isn’t just another beer in NYC. It’s a little piece of Galicia, served with care and tradition.

📍 Tomiño Taberna Gallega

192 Grand Street, Little Italy / Chinatown, New York City

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