Tastings was established in 2001 and resides in East Harlem since 2013. Chef Cedric and Tastings Owner Alexandra both share a long history, they wanted to expand on this to collaborate and create GAUDIr. Embracing the community and identifying with the heritage of Spanish Harlem and wanting to show a different side of Spanish cuisine they fell in love with the name GAUDIr. In Catalan, Gaudir means to ENJOY, which brings him back to his childhood summer vacations with his family. It also refers to the famous architect Gaudi who largely influenced the landscape of the iconic city of Barcelona in the region of Catalonia.