Five restaurants take the stage as part of the Menjars de la Terra events, spotlighting the regions of l Alcoià, El Comtat and Foia de Castalla starting tomorrow. From Monday through Friday, a different venue will host a night of refined dining, inviting lovers of high cuisine to a memorable gastronomic week. The gatherings are public, and reservations are arranged directly with the chosen restaurant. This event offers a premier chance to sample the recommendations selected by the Menjars de la Terra organization, showcasing the province of Alicante from peak mountain views.
I am proud to represent Mount Alicante
Tomorrow Monday marks the opening with the restaurant Lolo in Alcoy, a cornerstone of local gastronomy. On Tuesday the 21st the showcase moves to Castalla with Whiskey, followed by Cocentaina on Wednesday the 22nd featuring New Scraper. Thursday the 23rd arrives with RQRin in Ibi, and Friday the 24th concludes with Racó and Mushrooms in Balones, finishing the week with a robust, traditional flavor.
welcome to the perican kingdom
On this occasion the mountain cherry from Alicante and the classic Alicante spirits will take a central role. The INFORMACIÓN newspaper has brought Menjars de la Terra into a refreshed format to highlight the province and its diverse regions, supported by the Provincial Assembly.
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 with cauliflower rice, a regional specialty of Alcoy.
Sweet
A dessert of our Black Forest with cherry compote and brandy rolls infused with Herbero de Mariola.
Shopping centre
White Vega Cuyar wine from Bodegas Alejandro, a Alicante DO, and red wine from Enrique Mendoza, Cabernet-Monastrell, Alicante DO. Water, soft drinks and a selection of beers are available.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 including VAT
Reservation removed for privacy
Beginnings
Homemade bread with Mariola herb butter, regional sausages, priest’s fairy, candied artichoke flower with sobrassada and Mariola herbal reduction, arugula salad with parmesan and a local cherry sauce.
Main course
Castallan gazpachos with a regional twist.
Sweet
Nougat fritters from Jijona with a touch of cherry sweetness.
Shopping centre
White wine Semsum from Boegas Sierra Salinas, Alicante DO, and red wine El Caire from Bodegas Monóvar, Alicante DO. Water, soft drinks, coffee and other beverages available.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 including VAT
Reservation removed for privacy
Wednesday, March 22 New Rasp Cocentaina
Beginnings
Olives with garlic and pepper, sweet potato pie with foie gras and herbero gel, perican with EVOO Selection 1916, broad beans sautéed gently, a low-temperature egg with sautéed mushrooms and truffled potato parmentier, Mentirta Contestana tasting.
Main selection
Boiled cheeks with cherry sauce, dry rice from Bajoca Farcida.
Sweet
Alicante Mountain cherry ice cream with cream cheese.
Shopping centre
Wines from Enrique Mendoza Alicante DO, Artemis Bio infusions, coffee and water, soft drinks and espresso.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 including VAT
Reservation removed for privacy
Thursday, March 23 RQR Ibi
Beginnings
Sagi, aladroc and bollite croquettes, crispy pixie, oysters with caviar and Alicante Mountain cherry granita, farinetes with weary Iberian Joselito.
Main courses
Cod giraboix, shoulder and 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 Alicante DO, water and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 including VAT
Reservation removed for privacy
Friday, March 24 Racó del Seta Balls
Beginnings
Hot dried fruit salad with cherry sauce and EVOO from the local Manzanilla variety, escalibada with seafood and Blanqueta EVOO, cod pericana with local dried garlic and chili, scrambled eggs with artichokes and shrimp using Picual EVOO.
Main course
Olleta de la Montaña with trotters and pork ribs.
Sweet
Homemade tiramisu, old oils tasting interpreted by Castell de la Costurera.
Shopping centre
Tarima white wine from Bodegas Volver Alicante DO, Volver red wine selection, water and soft drinks.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 including VAT
Reservation removed for privacy