The day has come. The restaurant Alfonso Mira de Aspe is responsible for lighting the fire today on the return of the INFORMATION gastronomic days “Menjars de la Terra”, which will add value to the extraordinary culinary richness of the regions of Alicante.
The starting signal is also given in a region that values tradition and innovation when it comes to presenting a wide and rich gastronomic offer, such as Alto and Medio Vinalopó. And what better place than the premises of Aspen restaurant Alfonso Mira, which is a fine example of working when it comes to combining the cult of traditional cuisine and the latest trends. Success is guaranteed.
Alfonso and Teo Mira brothers have prepared a special menu for the event, which will start with “Aspense rice with rabbit and Serrano snails in vine sprouts” as the main protagonist, as well as a “meaty welcome cocktail of eggplant hummus, anchovies. Pomegranate PDO Granada Mollar de Elche» and « tuna, avocado and nougat tartare PGI Jijona». As appetizers, “perikan”, “balls with porto sauce and seasonal mushrooms” and “stuffed artichokes with shrimp gratin” will be served. The main course will be “traditional gazpacho aspense al vine shot” and dessert “ grape panettone DO Uva de Mesa Embolsada del Vinalopó will be crowned with “caramelized cream and vanilla ice cream”. The meal will be accompanied by a Monastrell red from Bodega Las Virtudes DO Alicante and a white Sauvignon Blanc from Bodega las Virtudes DO Alicante. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy its excellent cuisine.
The week dedicated to Alto and Medio Vinalopó gastronomy will continue and end tomorrow, Tuesday, at La Sirena restaurant in Petrer, on Wednesday at Xiri restaurant in Mónovar, on Thursday at Alfonso restaurant in Pinoso. On Friday, in La Despensa from Villena. They have prepared special menus that perfectly preserve the philosophy of “Menjars de la Terra”, respect for the traditional, local cuisine and the importance of the products of the region.
The gastronomic days “Menjars de la Terra” of INFORMATION ensure the support of the Provincial Assembly and the cooperation of the regulatory boards of the Denominations of Origin of the province of Alicante.
‘Menjars de la Terra’ menus
You can check the gastronomic suggestions of the participating restaurants from the link below, and you can find all the information about the meals to be served at each venue.