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14th May 2023 MERCADO COLÓN OF VALENCIA (EXCLUSIVE REPORT)
During the early 1900s the Ensanche district of Valencia began to expand at a rapid pace, and the need for a market to meet the neighbourhood’s growing needs became apparent. A block in the centre of the district was split up, and construction on the immense building now known as Mercado de Colón begun. This […]
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food and drink 
30th March 2023 MARÍA ANGELES MONTEAGUDO WINS THE III TITAINA VALENCIANA TOURNAMENT AT MI CUB
As winter is well and truly over and the Valencian sun is shining, spring is finally amongst us. For Mi Cub, the tapas restaurant in Mercado de Colón, the changing of seasons is particularly relevant as it is time for them to introduce a typical and traditional Valencian recipe into their menu as a part […]
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food and drink 
26th January 2023 ‘LA SARDINA DE BOTA’: REVIEWING THE POPULAR SEASONAL DISH AT ‘MI CUB’ IN MERCADO DE COLÓN
Mercado de Colón was designed during the 1990s by architect Francisco Mora who was heavily influenced by the Catalan Modernist Movement, particularly the works of Gaudí in Barcelona. The building has exquisite facades with colourful ornamentation, rich decoration and architectural aspects that never cease to astonish. As an iconic example of Valencian Art Nouveau, the […]
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Popular Festivals 
24th December 2022 A VALENCIAN CHRISTMAS!
If you are lucky enough to be celebrating the festive season in Valencia this year, there are plenty of fun-filled Christmas activities to keep you occupied! From December right through to January, the city is transformed into a spectacle of twinkling lights, festive cheer and markets filled with seasonal items just begging to be gifted […]
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Food 
26th October 2022 ‘MI CUB’ DEBUTS NEW AUTUMN RECIPE – MEATBALLS WITH PUMPKIN SAUCE AND BLUE CHEESE
On Tuesday 25th October, ‘Mi Cub’ presented their new dish of the Autumn season. In line with its annual ‘Four Seasons of the Terreta’ tradition, a new recipe is birthed upon the arrival of every new season using locally sourced ingredients and prepared by expert chefs. The star of this new recipe is the pumpkin […]
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Art 
19th October 2022 Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón inaugurate “Twinfilms” exhibition.
On Monday 17th October Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón welcomed “Twinfilms” for their exhibition, “La Luz de los Océanos”, an ode to oceans around the world. The Valencian twins behind the “Twinfilms” project, have travelled the world as photographers and video producers for large corporations such as Redbull, Arenal Sound, Blue Banan, Rip Curl, […]
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Food 
10th September 2022 INTRODUCING ‘PLATO DEL BUEN ROLLO’: GOOD VIBES AT THE ‘MI CUB’
On a hot Wednesday morning, I made my way towards the Mercado de Colón. Located just off Gran Via, in what feels like a more upmarket side venture, the Market is home to some famed restaurants and clothing rails on the weekends. Mi Cub, located in the back right corner, is a personal favourite of […]
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Art 
20th July 2022 The architect Pietro Paolo Speziale brings his “Reflections on Cement” to Valencia
The architect Pietro Paolo Speziale brings his “Reflections on Cement” to Valencia in an exhibition that can be seen at ‘Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón’. Pietro Paolo Speziale has just moved to Valencia with his studio Cosmos Architecture and has already made an exhibition “Reflections on Cement” at Las Cervezas del Mercado de Colón. […]
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Food 
30th March 2022 ‘TITAINA’ TASTING AT ‘MI CUB’ IN MERCADO DE COLÓN OF VALENCIA
Local Cooking Competition of the Traditional Cabanyal Dish! The Mi Cub in the Mercado de Colón hosted its “II Torneo de Titanina Valenciana” since 2019 when the competition was introduced and halted by the Covid outbreak. ‘Mi Cub’ is a restaurant dedicated to promoting local Valencian food and products, which is why they introduce the […]
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wines 
17th February 2022 VALENCIAN WINES AT ‘MI CUB’ IN THE EMBLEMATIC ‘MERCADO DE COLÓN’
#Aside from being an iconic example of art nouveau architecture in Valencia, and a national monument, Mercado de Colón is best known for its many fine restaurants. One of Mercado Colón’s fine eateries is ‘Mi Cub’, an open-air tapas bar and restaurant. Located on the first floor of the market, the gastronomic terrace serves high-quality […]
