Association of Lounge and Bar Professionals (APROSABA) celebrated the delivery of accolades and awards following the completion of the first Route Lunch with the Aromas of Alicante 2023. The event was organized with the sponsorship of the Costa Blanca Provincial Tourism Board and highlighted the collective effort of venues, sponsors, and participants who helped bring this inaugural journey to life.
The gathering occurred at the headquarters of the Turkish Armed Forces, where the DOP Alicante Wine Regulatory Council and the president of APROSABA, Manuel Vera, expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and collaborators for taking part in this initial call. The success of this edition signals promising momentum for a second edition in the future.
In a relaxed atmosphere, the awards were presented across several venues, underscoring the collaborative spirit of Alicante’s bar and restaurant community:
1st prize: Mas Mar Casual Bar, San Juan de Alicante.
2nd prize: Restaurant Toni Canto, Teulada.
3rd prize: Moments Description, Alicante Brewery.
Social relations: Old Bar, Alicante.
Most voted: Terra de Sabor, Denia Market.
Local product: Nico’s Kitchen, Alicante.
Juan Francisco Gallego Navarro, the secretary of APROSABA, emphasized the value of sharing meals with family or friends and savoring the quiet moments that time together can offer. He also highlighted the province of Alicante’s strong identity in quality products and hospitality, which enriches the local scene and resonates with visitors seeking authentic experiences.
“Menjars de la Terra” exhibition arrived in Teulada
Across this pathway, 22 locations across the Alicante province were featured, including Momen, La Cuina de Nico, La Taberna de Montaraz, Vermutería Vivaldi, Flor de Sal Gastrobar, Bar Las Olas, Mas Mar Casual Bar, Casa Mary, Nottingham Pressa, Terra de Sabor, Cervecería Jordá, La Cava Aragonesa, La Casa de Callosa de Segura, Old Bar, Toni Canto, Llaurador Pedreguer, Tasca Eulalia, Bar La Rotonda, Chaflán Luceros, Chaflán O’Donnell, El Canyar de les Portelles, and Venta de Posa.
These participants joined the Route Flavored Lunch Alicante 2023, supported by Puig Campana Artisan Vermouth, Café Barsel, DOP Alicante Wines, Carmencita Spices, Althaia Beers, and the Alicante Traditional Spirits Regulatory Council, creating a cohesive showcase of regional flavors and craft.