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31st October 2023 ‘LA DESPENSA DE FRIDA’ LOCATED IN MERCADO DE RUZAFA (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
La Despensa de Frida is a Mexican produce stall located in the busy multicultural hub of Ruzafa market. The stall, run by married couple Michelle and Manolo, first opened over 8 years ago. Michelle who is Mexican, had been working in catering and realised it was hard to find some Mexican ingredients and produce here […]
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15th October 2023 ‘COURGUETTE AND DILL RISOTTO’ (24/7 VALENCIA)
I thought I’d celebrate this month with a lovely, light risotto. It’s a sort of celebration of flavours. Admittedly, there’s a lot of stirring involved in risottos. For a simple dish, there is a fair amount of labour involved. But it is a labour or love and it is an easy one – it’s not […]
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14th September 2023 ‘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 and […]
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20th July 2023 ICE CREAM FOR EVERYBODY!
With the arrival of summer and the good weather, what we want is to get out of the house and enjoy outdoor plans, surrounded by family and friends. And what better way to do it than with an ice cream made from the best fruit, suitable for vegans and lactose intolerant people. Granini sorbets are […]
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13th July 2023 ESTIU SELLS 37 MILLION LITRES OF ICE CREAM AND TURNS OVER 106 MILLION EUROS
The Valencian company Helados Estiu closed the 2022 financial year with 37 million litres of ice cream sold, a turnover of 106 million euros and a net profit of 4.1 million euros. The workforce in 2022 reached 450 employees in the middle of the campaign. Highlights of the current campaign include the Mini Bombón Biscuit […]
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3rd July 2023 Three of acclaimed chef Quique Dacosta’s restaurants have been accredited among the 100 best in Europe!
The prestigious ‘Opinionated About Dining’ list placed Quique Dacosta’s three Michelin star restaurants in the top 100 in Europe. At an event held in Madrid, Steve Plotnicki, the guide’s director, revealed the ranking including Dacosta’s restaurants: Quique Dacosta Restaurant, El Poblet, and Deessa. “I feel tremendously proud and grateful for this unprecedented milestone”, said the […]
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29th June 2023 ‘MI CUB’ (Mercado de Colón) TURNS THE BRASCADA INTO A BROCHETTE!
Álvaro Calzada, chef at the Petraher restaurant in Valencia, has been in charge of preparing this recipe that incorporates some Arabic nuances. This forms part of the initiative “Las 4 estaciones de la terreta” (The 4 seasons of the land) with which ‘Mi Cub’ promotes Valencian gastronomy. With “The 4 Seasons of the Terreta” Mi […]
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28th June 2023 ‘HOTARU’ IN VALENCIA WELCOMES THE LEGENDARY JAPANESE FIREFLY FESTIVAL WITH AN ILLUMINATING MENU!
In the realm of Japanese culture, fireflies reign supreme, basking in the limelight of literature, cinematic artistry, and visual marvels. Thus, it comes as no surprise that the annual Hotaru Matsuri, the celebrated Firefly Festival, illuminates the scene during this hallowed season. It is within the heart of Nagoya’s verdant forest that these ethereal creatures […]
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27th June 2023 THE RESTAURANT ‘2 ESTACIONES’ WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER WITH A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE!
The narrative of the restaurant ‘2 Estaciones’ in the hip barrio of Ruzafa (Valencia) is transitioning from sustainability to transformation. Alberto Alonso and Mar Soler’s restaurant is not only bidding farewell to their spring menu with a unique celebration but also eagerly anticipating the arrival of summer. The terrace will be a prominent feature during […]
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22nd June 2023 THE QUIQUE DACOSTA RESTAURANT IS LABELLED ‘ONE OF THE BEST 20 IN THE WORLD’
At the gala held at Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, the renowned ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ list recognised Quique Dacosta Restaurant as one of the top twenty globally. With three Michelin stars, the Spanish chef’s restaurant has significantly improved its ranking, climbing over twenty positions compared to last year. This achievement not only places […]
