We had what ranks amongst the best ever menu del dias we’ve ever had in Spain in Benijofar at the La Luna Restaurante. This is not something I say lightly, but the food today was great. Now, this is not the cheapest lunch offering, but if you are unable to…
Category: Culinary Adventures
Tapas Bars 
Torrevieja Tapas Train 2024
The second Torrevieja Tapas Train event is surely going to be popular, once again this year. Running from 8th April all the way through until April 21st, there’s plenty of time to get involved. With 17 different bars and restaurants taking part, there will be plenty to choose from. Yes,…
Tapas Bars 
San Miguel De Salinas Tapas Route 2024
The San Miguel De Salinas ruta de la tapas is almost upon us. The 14th of April sees the 2024 tapas route get underway. At the price of €3.50 for a cana and a tapa there will be plenty of interest, as guests can sample the delights at some of…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes 
Casa Anita In Catral: Great Food, Excellent Value for Money
It was a lovely sunny Friday, and we had to pop into town, so we thought we’d have a menu del dia while we were out. This time around, we plumped for Casa Anita in Catral and booked a table for 2 p.m. It’s worth mentioning that they do open…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes 
Bar Charly: Brilliant Burgers!
A totally random review today of Bar Charly, as this was not planned at all. We’d popped into Los Montesinos to get some chilli sausages from Essex Butchers and decided to stop off for a drink in the square and chose Restaurante Bar Charly. This venue is situated in the…
Tapas Bars 
Los Montesinos Tapa Route 2024
We’re going to be attending the Los Montesinos Tapa Route this year. The town hall have confirmed the days as being the 19th, 20th and 21st of April 2024. ” la Ruta de la Tapa se celebrará el 19, 20 y 21 de abril. “ With an average of between…
Casual Eateries and Cafés 
Great Value Fish & Chips – The Dog And Firkin Catral
We called at the Dog And Firkin Catral to try their Wednesday fish and chips offer. At 5.95€, this is a great price, but was the quality up to standard? We had had fish and chips several times from the Firkin Fryer back when it was open, so we had…
Tapas Bars 
Taps Bar Barcelona Is Amazing! A Great Find
We were staying in Barcelona for one night before catching a flight the next day. The hotel had a great restaurant, but we were looking for somewhere a little less formal, and that led us to the Taps Bar Barcelona. Word of advice, though: book a table if you want…
Casual Eateries and Cafés 
Tremendous Taco Tuesday At Varkk Bar & Kitchen
Once again, we went back to Varkk Bar & Kitchen at La Fuente, Villamartin, where we previously had a Sunday lunch. Though tempted by the menu del dia, we decided to make an evening of it and try their Taco Tuesday menu. Finally, after being away for three weeks on…
Culinary Adventures 
Dénia Tapas Route 2024 All You Need To Know
First of all, apologies for the lateness of this post regarding the Dénia Tapas Route for 2024. We went on holiday for 3 weeks and are just back and in action once again, here in sunny Spain. So here is the information on the tapas route for those in or…
