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13th September 2026 CREATIVE SPANISH TAPAS AND WONDERFUL LIVE MUSIC AT ‘LA XARRANTA’ IN CABANYAL-CANYAMELAR!
‘La Xarranta’ has been open for over 10 years in the emblematic barrio of Cabanyal-Canyamelar. It is run by the very affable & talented chef and lovely owner Nuria Guerrero. She is so welcoming and the cuisine is so beautifully presented that it just makes you want to go back! She has lived in the […]
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12th September 2026 The Gómez family presents ‘Linaje’: a tribute to their father’s love for gastronomy
The ninth restaurant and fifth brand of the Valencian gastronomic group is set in a spacious three-story building on Convento Santa Clara Street, in the heart of Valencia.The figure of Paco Gómez inspires a restaurant where the focus lies on rice dishes, grilled meats, and fish, as well as family-oriented service and a dedicated children’s […]
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10th September 2026 QUALITY TAPAS & WINE AT THE EMBLEMATIC ‘CASA MONTAÑA’
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OWNER ALEJANDRO GARCÍA In the heart of the historic Cabanyal-Canyamelar district you will find Casa Montaña, a family run bodega and tapas bar. It was founded in 1836, and was run by the Montaña family for over 100 years. Despite the name ‘Montaña’ meaning ‘mountain’, this traditional place is near the sea, […]
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9th August 2026 IT’S ALWAYS HORCHATA TIME…’24/7 VALENCIA’!
Do you know the backstory of the famous Valencian drink? Horchata or ‘Orxata’ in Valenciano, is the most iconic non-alcoholic drink associated with the area. It is made of chufa nuts, more commonly known as “tiger nuts” in English. The drink is sweet, yet refreshing and can often have a touch of lemon or cinnamon […]
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31st July 2026 Bartínez, the newish bar in the centre of Valencia for great tapas!
The centrally located establishment, located at 3 Av. Mª Cristina, offers local produce from the Central Market, with a clear focus on bar and terrace service. The small portions and the ever-changing wine list are the stars of the non-stop kitchen, seven days a week. A place to eat and drink quickly, with quality food […]
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15th July 2026 ‘EL MERCADO DE COLÓN’ CELEBRATES ITS FIRST SUMMER FESTIVAL WITH LOCALS, ASSERTING ITS ROLE AS A MEETING POINT FOR VALENCIANS AND VISITORS
Valencia, July 15, 2026. – El Mercado de Colón is the meeting point for Valencians that unites the modernism of the past with the avant-garde, and it has celebrated its first Summer Festival because “it is a gathering agora for Valencians and visitors,” as explained by its president, José Manuel Manglano, who invited everyone to […]
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13th July 2026 VALENCIA’S SUMMER REFUGE: WHY VERMÚDEZ IN RUZAFA IS THE PLACE TO BE THIS JULY!
Eleven years into its life on Gran Vía Germanías, ‘Vermúdez’ has earned something most restaurants never quite manage: a reputation that holds up. The Ruzafa restaurant has long been known for its tapas and sharing plates, and this summer it is leaning fully into that identity with a renewed off menu suggestions list built around […]
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25th June 2026 ‘MI CUB’ AND THE FISHMONGER FROM COLÓN MARKET UNITE VALENCIAN PRAWN, OCTOPUS, AND RAZOR CLAM FOR A SUMMER ‘SALPICÓN’
Luis Lázaro, from Martin & Mary, was in charge of creating this new recipe. The proposal is part of “Las 4 Estaciones de la Terreta,” an initiative that highlights seasonal and local Valencian products. Mi Cub, the gastronomic space located in the Mercado de Colón, welcomed summer today with a new culinary creation starring mythical […]
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21st June 2026 SAVOURING TAPAS AT THE ‘MERCADO DE LA IMPRENTA’
Near Plaza España and hidden in the Calle de la Mascota you will find the emblematic ‘Mercado de la Imprenta.’ It was once a printing house but has now been converted into a marketplace, which has since become the largest gastronomic market in Valencia! At first sight, the market appears slightly obscured and concealed between […]
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19th June 2026 Celebrating Stories’ brings together Valencian gastronomy professionals in the Alboraia orchard
Espai Nord hosted a day of gastronomy and culinary culture to highlight the talent and community within the sector. This week, Espai Nord, located in the heart of the Alboraia orchard, hosted ‘Celebrating Stories,’ an event organized to mark the second anniversary of Cervezas Destino and Iris Montoya Comunicación. The gathering also served to pay […]
