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29th October 2023 ‘LA BATISFERA’ CAFÉ AND BOOKSTORE CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
Strolling along Carrer de la Reina it is easy to find yourself drawn in by the hustle of the atmosphere and the various sights of the increasingly hip Cabanyal area. Amidst the urban energy and the attractive pace of life, a hidden gem immediately captures our attention – a charming yellow café-bar serving also as […]
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Food 
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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Food 
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 […]
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food and drink 
9th March 2023 ¡FIESTA SALVAJE AT ‘SLVJ’ VALENCIA
‘SLVJ’ Valencia is a vibrant, quirky restaurant just a stone’s throw away from Plaza del Ayuntamiento. With a menu that fuses Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine; the restaurant is known for the gastronomic creativity of head chef, Fermin Azkue. With an extensive selection of cocktails, sparklers on champagne and masked waiters dancing to disco music, SLVJ […]
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Food 
13th February 2022 RESTAURANTE CONTRAPUNTO LES ARTS ( BELOW THE OPERA HOUSE)
Having previously eaten at this restaurant some months before our dinner date for ’24/7 Valencia’, we were very excited about a repeat visit! The restaurant, to be found on the terrace below, and part of the ‘Reina Sofia Palau de Les Arts’, is ‘Contrapunto Les Arts’. It is a lovely space, the backdrop is lattice […]
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Food 
15th February 2019 Colmado La Lola
Thank goodness for Colmado LaLola, a great tapas and wine bar by the management of Restaurant LaLola just around the corner. Let’s take a look at the venue first, it’s a smallish space up a couple of steps at the foot of El Miguelete, the bell tower of Valencia’s beautiful cathedral. A tall bar and […]
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Food 
22nd July 2018 TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN
SPANISH RESTAURANT: TASCA EMBRUJO DEL CARMEN Set on a quiet side street of the historic centre, ‘Tasca Embrujo del Carmen’ is a cosy and very welcoming Andalusian & Spanish restaurant. Throughout the year, you can enjoy dining on their flamenco-style terraza with the cathedral forming part of the rather sensual backdrop. Members of the ’24/7 […]
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Food 
12th July 2017 Clectic Open Kitchen
Open every day, the ‘24/7 Valencia’ team have lunched & dined out at ‘Clectic’ on numerous occasions over the years. It’s a really relaxing place to enjoy your food and drink and the restaurant really does live up to its name, providing a truly eclectic choice of tasty dishes from around the world. This is […]
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Food 
15th February 2017 Ciao Bella
D and I have been on a low-carb diet following a two-week visit to the folks back home in England and gigantic meals throughout the stay there. Every new house meant another lunch or dinner, or even brunch, sometimes all three in the same day. This, of course, led to expanding waistlines and ultimately – […]
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