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7th March 2024 IV TORNEO DE TITAINA VALENCIANA AT ‘MI CUB’
Within the Mercat de Colon’s Art Nouveau arches, the smell of fresh ‘Titaina’ was emerging from the ‘Mi Club’ as several of Valencia’s finest home cooks went head-to-head for the title of ‘IV Torneo de Titaina Valenciana’ (IV Mi Club Valencian Titaina Tournament) in a bid to prove who can cook the finest Titaina in […]
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29th February 2024 ‘MI CUB’ INTRODUCES GAMBOSI AND AUTHENTIC MEDITERRANEAN SQUID SANDWICH FOR LUNCH
Mi Cub, the beloved gastronomic haven nestled within the Mercado de Colón, continues its commitment to locally sourced products with the latest additions to its menu: Gambosi and an authentic Mediterranean squid sandwich. These culinary delights, sourced from the waters of Alicante and expertly curated by gourmet fishmongers’ Martin & Mary, represent a fusion of […]
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BOOKS 
20th February 2024 CHEF & AUTHOR PEDRO PONCE PALOMARES: ‘THE BOOK OF RICES’ (123 RECIPES)
EXCLUSIVE 24/7 VALENCIA INTERVIEW Based in Valencia, Pedro Ponce Palomares is a professional chef and renowned author regarding Spanish cuisine. Visitors travel from all over the world to enjoy paella in the city of Valencia and the surrounding region. His book ‘El Libro de los Arroces, El Arroz en mi Memoria’ are rice recipes that […]
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11th February 2024 ‘SORBITO DIVINO’ IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA…
Hidden away in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia, you will find another wining & dining spot that has our stamp of approval. ‘Sorbito Divino’ is a very well-established restaurant with a cosy interior and a spacious terrace, illuminated with candlelight. When entering the venue, your gaze is drawn to the glass […]
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10th February 2024 CHINESE DUMPLINGS ‘JIAOZI‘ …By Helen Westwater of LA OLA FRESCA
The Chinese New Year in 2024 will be celebrated on February 10th, heralding the year of the Wood Dragon…associated with evolution, good fortune and abundance! With that purpose, you can try these tasty little dumplings ‘Jiaozi’ that are traditionally made to welcome the Chinese New Year. Their shape resembling gold shoe-shaped ingots, an early form […]
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7th February 2024 EATING PAELLA AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
If paella is your dish of choice, ‘Restaurante Yuso’ is a good place to be! Serving a wide variety of paellas – the traditional Spanish dish born in Valencia – Yuso has a selection of menus for weekends, evenings and lunch. With two branches, located on Calle Cruz and Plaza Carmen, you can enjoy authentic […]
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6th February 2024 SAINT VALENTINE’S DAY MENU AT ‘KUZINA’
There are many mysteries regarding the origins of ‘Saint Valentine’s Day’. Some say it originated from the Roman era with ‘Lupercalia’, a pagan fertility celebration from Ancient Rome which took place in the middle of February. This involved men stripping naked to sacrifice a goat and a dog, with the younger men taking strips off […]
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4th February 2024 DINING AT ‘HOTARU RESTAURANTE’
Saint Valentine’s Day varies in its celebration across different cultures. Here in Valencia, some similar celebrations even take place on October 9th, where Valencians traditionally exchange marzipan wrapped in a handkerchief. The recipient of the gift must keep the handkerchief in which the marzipan is wrapped as a token of their enduring love and the […]
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31st January 2024 ‘BHARAT’ INDIAN RESTAURANT IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA
EXCLUSIVE ’24/7 VALENCIA’ INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN OWNER NAVDEEP SIDHU On a Saturday night, a couple of the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team dined out at this deservedly popular Indian restaurant, right in the heart of the city. It was a mostly Spanish crowd with a pleasant & upbeat atmosphere. The genuine Indian cuisine was most enjoyable and […]
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26th January 2024 ‘FIESTA DE LA ALCACHOFA’ (FESTIVAL OF THE ARTICHOKE) 27-28 JANUARY (BENICARLÓ)
A little green thistle emerges onto the markets of Valencia this time of year, painful to eat if not prepared correctly, but like all good things if you’re willing to navigate around potential distress there’s a due reward that can only come from fresh produce. The artichoke has not always been without its own strange […]
