The moment has arrived. The Alfonso Mira de Aspe restaurant takes the lead today, lighting the fire for the return of the INFORMATION gastronomic days labeled Menjars de la Terra. This event promises to amplify the exceptional culinary richness found in Alicante’s regions.
The opening signal rings out in a region that champions both tradition and innovation, making Alto and Medio Vinalopó a natural stage for a broad and flavorful gastronomic showcase. What better setting than the Alfonso Mira kitchen, a prime example of harmonizing time-honored cuisine with contemporary culinary trends. Expect a memorable experience.
Brothers Alfonso and Teo Mira have curated a distinctive menu for the occasion. It starts with Aspense rice featuring rabbit and Serrano snails in vine sprouts as the star, followed by a savory starter duo: an eggplant hummus and anchovies served with a pomegranate PDO Granada Mollar de Elche touch, and a tuna, avocado, and nougat tartare PGI Jijona. Appetizers include perikan, balls with porto sauce and seasonal mushrooms, and stuffed artichokes with shrimp gratin. The main course showcases traditional gazpacho aspense al vine shot, and the dessert presents grape panettone DO Uva de Mesa Embolsada del Vinalopó, complemented by caramelized cream and vanilla ice cream. The meal will be paired with a Monastrell red from Bodega Las Virtudes DO Alicante and a white Sauvignon Blanc from the same winery, highlighting regional producers and varieties. This menu represents a rich cross-section of local flavors and well-balanced pairings, inviting guests to savor Alicante’s cuisine in depth.
The Alto and Medio Vinalopó gastronomy week continues and concludes the following day in La Sirena, Petrer; on the next day at Xiri, Mónovar; the subsequent day at Alfonso, Pinoso; and a final stop at La Despensa, Villena. Each venue has crafted a special menu that honors Menjars de la Terra’s philosophy, emphasizing traditional, local cooking and the importance of regional products. The schedule showcases the region’s culinary voice and its commitment to quality ingredients throughout the week.
The Menjars de la Terra gastronomic days, organized by INFORMATION, receive support from the Provincial Assembly and the Denominations of Origin regulatory boards active in Alicante. Their collaboration helps showcase the area’s food culture and supports local producers in presenting its distinctive landscape of tastes.
Menjars de la Terra: Five menus with plenty of Alicante flavor
Menjars de la Terra menus
The participating restaurants offer a range of gastronomic recommendations, and detailed information about the meals served at each venue is available below. Attendees can explore menu highlights, sourcing details, and tasting notes to plan their visits and choices for the week.