On the “Menjars de la Terra” return, five restaurants that will represent the l’Alcoià, El Comtat and La Foia de Castalla regions have already presented their menus. And the desire to be liked by all can be seen in specially prepared offers.
between 20-24 March sessions will cover Mount Alicante. Monday 20 at Lolo restaurant (Alcoy), 21 Tuesday at La Viscaya (Castalla), 22 Wednesday at Nou Raspa (Cocentaina), 23 Thursday at RQR restaurant (Ibi) and 24 Friday at Racó del Seta (Balones).
The INFORMACIÓN newspaper has rounded up “Menjars de la Terra” this year, albeit with a renewed format. On his return, with the support of the Provincial Council, days visit the regions of the province in different gastronomy weeks It takes place Monday through Friday and at a different restaurant each day.
The event also includes the collaboration of the Denominations of Origin Regulatory Councils in the province, which are committed to promoting Alicante products.
On this occasion, the leading role falls to the actor. In the Cherries of Mount Alicante and the Traditional Spirits of Alicantetwo of the Denominations of Origin owned by the province.
It should be noted that these sessions It is open to the general public and represents a special opportunity to learn about gastronomic tastes. those who value provincial hearths. Simply search for the restaurant or restaurants you want and book a table. Entertainment.
l’Alcoià-El Comtat-La Foia de Castalla menus
welcome lunch
Beginnings:
“Joselito” acorn fed jowl with crystal bread.
Perican salad.
Codfish and aladróc croquettes.
Crispy spring onions in season.
Xop bolt sirloin medallions.
Main course:
Cod and cauliflower rice (typical from Alcoy).
Sweet:
Our Black Forest with cherry compote.
Homemade brandy rolls with Herbero de Mariola.
Shopping centre:
White wine Vega Cuyar (Bodegas Alejandro), DOAlicante.
Red wine Enrique Mendoza Cabernet-Monastrell, DOAlicante.
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservation: 965 54 73 73 / www.lolorestaurante.com
Beginnings:
Our homemade bread and herb butter from Mariola.
Sausages from the region.
Priest’s fairy.
Candied artichoke flower, sobrassada and Mariola herbero reduction.
Arugula salad, parmesan cheese and local cherry sauce.
Main course:
Castallan Gazpachos..
Sweet:
Nougat fritters from Jijona and Chichiriuiqui.
Shopping centre:
White wine Semsum 2. from Boegas Sierra Salinas, DOAlicante.
Red wine El Caire from Bodegas Monóvar, DOAlicante.
Water, soft drinks, draft beer and coffee.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservation: 865 64 46 38 /www.restaurantelaviscaya.es
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd. New Rasp (Cocentaina)
Beginnings:
Olives flavored with garlic and pepper.
Sweet potato pie with foie gras and herbero gel.
Traditional perican with EVOO Selection 1916.
Broad beans sautéed with a blanket.
Low-temperature egg with sautéed poplar mushrooms and potato parmentier with truffles.
‘Mentirta Contestana’ tasting.
Main selection:
Boiled cheeks with cherry sauce.
Dry rice from ‘Bajoca Farcida’.
Sweet:
Alicante Mountain cherry ice cream, cream cheese.
Shopping centre:
Wines from Enrique Mendoza, DO Alicante.
Barsell coffees and Artemis Bio infusions.
Water, draft beer and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservation: 965 59 30 32 / www.sokatcuina.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 RQR (Ibi)
Beginnings:
Sagi, aladroc and bollite croquettes.
Our crispy pixie.
Oysters with caviar and cherry granita from Alicante Mountain.
Farinetes with the weary Iberian Joselito.
Main courses:
cod giraboix
Shoulder and waist of the rabbit with “Llegumet”.
Sweet:
Aove with white chocolate soup, orange cake and thyme ice cream.
Chocolate bonbons with Herbero and pigeon.
Shopping centre:
Salino white wine from Bodega Casa Balaguer
Red wine La Casica del Abuelo from Bodega Casa Balaguer, DOAlicante.
Water, Águila beer and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservation: 966 33 60 46 / www.rqrgastrobar.es
FRIDAY, MARCH 24 Raco del Seta (Balls)
Beginnings:
Hot dried fruit salad with cherry sauce flavored with the locally produced Manzanilla variety EVOO.
Escalibada with seafood flavored with the locally produced Blanqueta variety EVOO.
Cod pericana, locally grown dried garlic and dried chili.
Scrambled eggs with artichokes and shrimps made with EVOO from the locally produced Picual variety.
Main course:
Olleta de la Montaña with trotters and pork ribs
Sweet:
Homemade tiramisu.
The tasting of old oils was interpreted by the local brand Castell de la Costurera.
Shopping centre:
White wine Tarima from Bodegas Volver, DOAlicante.
Bodegas Volve, DOAlicante Red Wine Palette Selection.
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservation: 965 99 46 39 / instagram