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25th January 2021 ALL HAIL THE KALE SALAD!
By Helen Westwater LA OLA FRESCA ##From the kitsch pinky prawn and avocado cocktail of the 70s, to the militant 80s pasta, brocolli tuna mix…or the 90s high-flying yuppie, tricolor mozarella, tomato, avocado, balsamic. As much as music and art, great salads also can encapsulate the aspirations and imagery of a decade. So, what will […]
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18th January 2021 ‘PRESERVED LEMONS’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##Our condolences to those affected personally by the crisis and thanks to the hard work and dedication of health service workers. ‘La Ola Fresca’ is open again and ready to receive you once more with a new line in takeaway picnics and dishes to enjoy on the terraza. It has been a surreal siesta, in […]
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17th January 2021 ‘FRENCH ONION SOUP’ BY HELEN WESTWATER OF LA OLA FRESCA
‘La Ola Fresca’ is open again. This month, we offer as your nutritional weapon against flus and this dreaded virus a ‘French Onion Soup’. An old favourite of mine and one that you can easily make in your homes. French Onion Soup always reminds me of the flea market in ‘Porte de Clignancourt’ of Paris […]
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15th January 2021 ‘REDUCETARIAN RAGU’ BY HELEN WESWATER OF ‘LA OLA FRESCA’
##When I first arrived in Spain about fourteen years ago, generally speaking the only vegetarian option was tortilla or grilled vegetables or bizarrely a tuna fish salad! Thankfully, there’s been some re-education on that one and now Valencia boasts a host of good vegetarian & vegan restaurants. However, as I am one of those less […]
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Art 
1st January 2021 ‘VELES MARKET’ FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT THE PORT OF VALENCIA (VELES E VENTS BUILDING) FROM JANUARY 1st TO JANUARY 5th
##The chosen space is the first floor of the iconic “Veles e Vents” Marina building. The event has all the sanitary precautions and limited capacity. Attendance is free + Free Entrance + Information at @Veleseventsvalencia + Design by the Valencian @azuatelier+Organiza @nola.arts Children can have their share of fun and learning with a cooking workshop […]
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29th December 2020 VALENCIA CUISINE… LEGENDARY CHEF ‘QUIQUE DACOSTA’ WINS NEW AWARD
QUIQUE DACOSTA: “I feel very proud to represent gastronomy, cooking and hospitality for this award… in such a difficult year for everyone,” said the chef upon receiving the news. 24/7 VALENCIA: The 3 Michelin stars chef Quique Dacosta has been distinguished today with the ‘Medalla De Oro Al Mérito en Las Bellas Artes 2020’. The […]
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Editorial 
1st December 2020 ‘PALARDI CAFFE RESTOBAR’ (IN VALENCIA)
##‘Palardi’ is now a truly established part of the Valencia scene, after a very successful run of 16 years in Ibiza. They hope to have brought you something special that reflects their Ibizan roots. Their Kitchen brings you a mix of American, British, French, Indian, Argentine & Mediterranean dishes… all prepared and cooked in-house. The […]
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19th November 2020 ‘HARD ROCK CAFE VALENCIA’ COLLABORATES IN NOVEMBER FOR WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY
24/7 VALENCIA: COULD YOU TELL OUR READERS MORE ABOUT WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY? HARD ROCK CAFE VALENCIA: ##World Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20 and Hard Rock Cafe Valencia has the collaboration of Valencian chef Pablo Ministro – Restaurant Director of Palau De Les Arts – Restaurant Contrapunto and Executive Chef of Gourmet Catering & […]
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Editorial 
17th November 2020 MAR D’AMURA IN 2020 (CABANYAL)
##Located in the famous Cabanyal district and just a 10 minute walk from the beach, you will find Mar d’Amura, a quaint Mediterranean and Spanish tapas restaurant which has weekly live music and local art exhibitions too. Run by local Maria de Miguel, Mar d’Amura boasts personality and character. I was invited to enjoy the […]
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8th November 2020 AUTHENTIC RICE DISHES AT ‘YUSO’ IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF VALENCIA
##Looking for an authentic Valencian restaurant in the historic centre? Run by Valencian brothers Willy & Jaume, ‘Yuso’ is one of the places that the locals make reservations for regarding a really decent paella. Both branches are a stone’s throw from the famous Torres de Serrano in the historic centre and both serve the same […]
