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17th May 2022 STRAWBERRY EXPLOSION! By Helen Westwater ‘La Ola Fresca’
Strawberries are hard to beat! Heart-shaped and juicy, they have also been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of a heart attack through their high content of flavonoids (antioxidants) and are rich in potassium, the mineral that helps to regulate fluids and blood pressure. Try them with a splash of balsamic vinegar, black pepper, rocket […]
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14th May 2022 ‘BAR LA MURTA’ VINS i TAPES …THE HOT SPOT FOR SPANISH TAPAS
Situated in Benimaclet Plaza, ‘Bar La Murta’ (Vins i Tapes) is like no other, and your time spent here will be full of life and accompanied by an exciting buzz all round. Despite sitting in the heart of a student hub, Bar Murta manages to be both truly family-friendly and serve mouth-wateringly delicious homemade tapas […]
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9th May 2022 CASINO ROCK: CASINO DE AGRICULTURA’S EXCLUSIVE BURST OF FLAVOUR!
“Casino Rock”, an exclusive restaurant for members of Casino de Agricultura, has recently made its grand opening. Run by Andrés and Mario Hidalgo, the brothers have relocated from Madrid back to their native Valencia. Passion, tradition, and fusion all symbolise Casino Rock. Through combining traditional Mediterranean cuisine with Asian flourishing, this restaurant is both modern […]
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6th May 2022 ENJOYING TAPAS AT ‘TASCA EL BOTIJO’ IN VALENCIA
Are you looking to savour quality tapas in an authentic Spanish tasca in the historic centre at any time of the day? It’s in the heart of the historic centre, so easy to find. The interior is warm with an attractive local art exhibition lining the brick walls, clean wooden tables and a sociable, cosy […]
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4th May 2022 FINE DINING AT ‘GINEBRE’
Exquisite flavours, perfect culinary combinations and impeccable service: dining at Ginebre was a wondrous experience that will stick with me for some time. It is hardly hyperbolic to say the meal I enjoyed at Ginebre was one of the best I have ever tasted. The flavour sensations of the creative cuisine served at Ginebre are […]
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3rd May 2022 COOKING CLASS WITH ‘MY FIRST PAELLA’
There are three important tips to consider when making paella. Did I know what they are before my adventure today? Absolutely not. But the chefs at My First Paella were willing to show me. Our group met outside Ruzafa market, hungry to cook one of the two traditional rice dishes of the day: paella con […]
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1st May 2022 A DAY OUT AT ‘MERCABAÑAL’ (VALENCIA)
Discover a world of cuisine at Mercabañal! Located in the heart of the El Cabanyal neighbourhood, ‘Mercabañal’ is a vibrant outdoor space that reflects this increasingly dynamic seaside barrio. The colourful atmosphere is a treat to the senses with the smells of the different food stalls, paired with good music. So, it is a great […]
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30th April 2022 Australian-Moroccan Orange Cake (Made in Valencia)
Oranges and Clementinas are my favorite fruits, they remind me of when I was a child, pinching them from the trees on the way home from school. There is a wonderful cake that we make in Australia (it may originally be Moroccan), which combines two beautiful and readily available Spanish ingredients. Oranges and ground almonds. […]
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29th April 2022 TAPAS IN THE PARK! ‘OLI BAR’ OF RUZAFA
24/7 Valencia: Can you tell us something about Oli Bar? OLI BAR of Ruzafa: “Oli Bar is a meeting place, located in the only green corner of Ruzafa, Manuel Granero Park. In our bar – charcuterie, with affordable prices for any wallet or purse, we offer Spanish ham or hand-cut ham, Iberian cold meats, Manchego […]
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27th April 2022 TAPAS BAR IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA …’BOATELLA’
It is undeniable that ‘BOATELLA TAPAS’ is an essential part of the Valencia Tapas scene. Unpretentious and welcoming, what you see is what you get. Founded in 1990, this Tapas Bar has become somewhat famous for serving loyal locals and happy visitors at the more intimate bar and also on the impressive terrace. There is […]
