A group of five restaurants will represent the regions l’Alcoià, El Comtat and Foia de Castalla at the Menjars de la Terra, an event held from March 20 to 24. The gastronomy days are among the most popular in the country. The selected venues are Lolo in Alcoy, La Viscaya in Castalla, Nou Raspa in Cocentaina, RQR in Ibi, and Racó del Seta in Balones. This lineup offers a diverse yet highly representative showcase of the current cuisine in the Mount Alicante area. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.
The event is returning this year as Terra Managers with a refreshed format. Backed by the Provincial General Assembly, the conferences will travel through the province during distinct gastronomy weeks, Monday through Friday, featuring a different restaurant each day. The event also includes collaboration with Denominations of Origin Regulatory Councils from the state, underscoring a firm commitment to promoting products from Alicante. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.
The first week ran from October 24 to 28, highlighting the Upper and Middle Vinalopó zones with the participation of Alfonso Mira of Aspe, La Sirena of Petrer, Xiri of Monóvar, Alfonso of Pinoso, and La Despensa of Villena. Later, l’Alacantí took the spotlight for another two weeks, with Alicante restaurants such as Maestral, El Sorell, El Capricho de Raquel, La Ereta, Dársena, and Racó del Pla. Mauro in San Vicente, Mesón Ino in Mutxamel, La Peña and Santa in El Campello, and Luzia in Sant Joan also contributed to the gastronomic display within the provincial capital. The following region, Baix Vinalopó, featured La Masía de Chencho, Cachito and Selecte, Casa Tomás in Crevillent, and El Faro in Santa Pola, illustrating the region’s diversity and culinary richness. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.
The final date celebration emphasized Vega Baja, with renowned restaurants such as El Jardín de Guardamar, La Herradura de Los Montesinos, El Buey de Almoradí, D’Davinia Martínez of Orihuela, and Barlovento of Torrevieja delivering performances that far exceeded early expectations. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.
Prominently highlighted were the regional specialties: Vinalopó bagged table grapes, l’Alacantí nougat, Baix Vinalopó Elche Granada Mollar, and Vega Baja artichoke. The state’s names of origin marked prominent elements in each menu, including The Cherries of Mount Alicante and the Traditional Spirits of Alicante. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.
It is noted that the menu price is fixed at 40 euros per restaurant, drinks and VAT included. Attendees must visit the chosen restaurant directly to reserve a table. The menus for the event will be announced soon, with entertainment planned throughout. Cited from INFORMACIÓN.