I’m proud and grateful. Five restaurants taking part in a new event next week “Menjars de la Terra” They are very happy to represent their region The most popular gastronomic days in the state. Moreover, the thought-provoking menus specially prepared for this event attracted the attention of restaurant customers, some of whom were already regular followers of the dining event, and they rushed to make their reservations.
Responsible organization, INFORMATION and with unconditional support Provincial CouncilHe chose the restaurants Malaspina in Benidorm, Puig Campana in La Cala de Finestrat, El Cranc Chiringuito in Altea, Club Náutico in La Vila Joiosa and Casa Cantares in Calp. Gastronomy week will be held 20-24 May Monday to Friday.
The event continues on its own second editionFollowing the return of the province’s most popular gastronomic event last year. On this occasion, attention will fall on you. Callosa d’en Sarrià loquatwhich is an extraordinary product Protected Designation of Origin. The five participating restaurants will integrate this Alicante flavor into at least one of their dishes.
Opening
The opening day will be at the restaurant on Monday, May 20. Malaspina, at the Mercure hotel in Benidorm. The team, led by executive chef Roberto Atzeni, created a very attractive and complete special menu that they wanted to make clear that you would find in a hotel. first class gastronomy. “It is always an honor to be able to participate in such events and be a reference for the gastronomy of the province, contribute our ideas, and at the same time continue to grow and learn,” explains Atzeni.
It will be your turn on Tuesday the 21st restaurant Puig Campana, at La Cala de Finestrat. Head chef Lola Moya admits they feel “very good” proud of and I am extremely grateful to have been chosen by “Menjars de la Terra” to represent Marina Baixa.
It will be on Wednesday, the 22nd El Cranc Chiringuito, in Altea. For head chef David Robles, “It is always an honor to represent Altea and Alicante. Synonymous with our organization traditionto its traditions, its sailors, its people.
On Thursday the 23rd, the gastronomic event moves to La Vila at: Maritime Club restaurant, Having Álvaro Tovar as manager, he says, he is “very proud, it is an unexpected happiness, and it encourages us to continue working with enthusiasm.” This is always appreciated notice the effort».
Finally, the week closes on Friday, the 24th. House of Songs, in Calp. Antonio Femenia is their head chef and he makes it clear: “Being chosen not only fills us with pride but also gratitude for giving us the opportunity to do better work. grow A little more the name of our house.
The five participating restaurants showed their desire to please by crafting their menus, with some very interesting suggestions leading some to already put up the sign.”complete», although there are still places.
Renewed format
INFORMACIÓN rescued “Menjars de la Terra” with a renewed format. On their return, with the support of the Provincial Council, they tour the regions of the province for different gastronomy weeks from Monday to Friday and at a different restaurant every day. The event also includes collaboration Regulatory Councils of Denominations of Origin The state has a clear commitment Promote Alicante products. Private sponsors also include Hidraqua, Carmencita, Exposervi, Chocolates Marcos Tonda, Bocopa and Mercalicante.
“Menjars de la Terra” gastronomy days are open to everyone who wants to benefit from the menus specially prepared by participating restaurants for this day, for a fee of 1,500 TL. 42 Euros, including drinks and VAT. All you have to do is contact the restaurant and make a reservation. An extraordinary opportunity to taste the preparations of the participating organizations. Entertainment.
Monday, May 20: Malaspina (Benidorm)
Corner of local cheeses and sausages.
Creamy mini cone filled with cod brandy and piquillo pepper sauce with olive spheroidization.
Steak tartare with mock caviar of ripe pikaña.
Mini coca with goose mousse, goat cheese, peanuts and loquat jam.
Sheep’s milk croquettes on a pillow of pork air and a thin covering of Iberian ham.
Vilera-style octopus with candied bacon and La Vera paprika EVOO.
Mini mushroom omelette with herring.
Loquat and citrus-textured white shrimp carpaccio from Calp.
Medlar sherbet with disaronno.
Rice with roasted loquat and smoked blue duck magret.
Mini savarin loquat tarte tatin with Maria biscuit ice cream and chantilly cream.
Marina Alta white and Laudum Roble red from Bodegas Bocopa.
PRICE PER PERSON: 42 € (VAT included)
Reservations: 965 852 850
Tuesday, May 21: Puig Campana (La Cala de Finestrat)
Pumpkin vichyssoise.
Lobster, orange and loquat salad.
Coca Alicante anchovy.
Fresh bay squid.
Creamy octopus rice.
Pastry cream millefeuille and fresh medlar.
Coffees and infusions.
Organic White Laudum Chardonnay. Red Laudum oak Monastrell&Syrah organic. From Bocopa Wineries
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: 42 € (VAT included)
Reservations: 965 853 914
Wednesday, May 22: El Cranc Chiringuito (Altea)
Burrata, lettuce and loquat salad from Callosa d’en Sarrià.
Wild asparagus from Villena covered with Iberian bacon.
Cuttlefish meatballs, our sea and our mountains.
Lektola rice, shrimp and artichoke.
Chantilly almond tart.
Coffees and infusions.
White Wine: Pepe Mendoza, Casa Agrícola (Moscatel, Macabeo, Viognier and Merseguera). Red Wine: Delit, specialty wine from Finca Collado (Monastrell).
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: 42 € (VAT included)
Reservation: 965 843 439
Thursday, May 23: Maritime Club (La Vila Joiosa)
Aioli and tomato bread.
Carved tomatoes with fire-roasted pastor and kalamata olives.
Coca de pebrereta.
Grilled artichoke flowers with garlic white shrimp from La Vila.
Bulbous Squid Sailing Club
Senyoret rice.
Loquat tatins.
Coffees and infusions.
DOP Alicante Las Blancas Tradicionales white wine. DOP Alicante red wine La Casica del Abuelo.
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: 42 € (VAT included)
Reservation: 661 624 481
Friday, May 24: Casa Cantares (Jellyfish)
White or spelled bread with tomatoes, aioli and olives.
Cantares Salad: sautéed octopus, shrimp, loquat sauce and sprouts with avocado.
Kalamaret Scales: With artichokes and young garlic.
Boiled red Calp shrimp.
Almond Raya Scales.
Cheese and loquat cake from Callosa d’en Sarrià.
Coffees and infusions
Mediterranean platform, Moscatel & Merseguera, DOP Alicante. Sericis Old Strains, 100% Monastrell, DOP Alicante.
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: 42 € (VAT included)
Reservation: Phone: 966 365 330
Source: Informacion
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