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…
Category: Culinary Adventures
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…
A Taste Of Home
American Diner Benimar – Feeling Underwhelmed
We called into the American Diner Benimar for a Sunday lunch, here’s why we did and our thoughts. It’s a Sunday, you have had a busy day, and on the way home, you decide you fancy something a little more substantial than tapas. We had driven past Quesada and so…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Goyos Quesada: A Great Option With Something For Everyone!
If you’re looking for traditional Spanish dishes, an affordable menu del dia, pizzas, burgers, mixed grill, salads, or something more, then Goyos Quesada has the menu for you. In fact there are several menus so make sure you check each one before making your choice! We have eaten here several…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Punto Caliente Restaurante – A Wow Lunch!
We came across the Punto Caliente Restaurante by pure chance. There is a group of us who meet up on a Thursday morning for a coffee, and a get-together for an hour or two, and this week, I was just about to close down my laptop when this menu del…
Culinary Adventures
Taste Of Peru Don Pepe: Full Of Flavours
We actually drive past the Taste of Peru Don Pepe restaurant twice a week at least and finally got a chance to visit for lunch. After seeing their posts on Facebook, we had decided initially to have the lunch based around the chicken with a side, but after seeing the menu,…
A Taste Of Home
The Great Value Shamrock Irish Bar Breakfast
We took a drive down to Torrevieja, as we wanted to visit the Shamrock Irish Bar and try one of their breakfasts. They had been sharing images of their food on Facebook and so we thought we’d head out there and give it a try. I very rarely have breakfast,…
Tapas Bars
El Raso Tapas Route 2024
It’s that time of year when people are looking at fiestas, tapas trails and other events for the coming year and El Raso were quick off the blocks this year. They have announced the dates for their April event. 11th and 12th April 2024 is the International Tapas Trail itself….