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…
Category: Culinary Adventures
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….
Casual Eateries and Cafés
Triple Brew Rojales – Perfection On A Plate
I owe a massive apology to the guys at Triple Brew Rojales, as we have eaten here several times and never got around to leaving a review. So, back on track, and it’s Saturday 23rd December, 20c in the sun, and we had booked a table for lunch for the…
Tapas Bars
Bar El Lugarico: A Great Traditional Tapas Bar
We ventured off the beaten track for a change and arrived at Bar El Lugarico in the square at San Felipe de Neri and enjoyed the winter sun over a drink and a selection of tapas.What is nice here was we were the only non-Spanish, and it didn’t raise an…
Tapas Bars
Momen Alicante: The Perfect Spot For People Watching
So how did we end up visiting Momen Alicante? Well, Imagine a sunny, warm November morning, and you are in the town with a couple of hours to kill. We’d taken the car in for a service, hopped into Alicante town, and went for a wander, calling in at a…
Culinary Adventures
Restaurant Budapest Quesada: Not A Great Experience
We visited the Restaurant Budapest Quesada today for their well-advertised lunch offering. This should have been a straightforward dining experience, as you had to pre-book your selections for the starter, the mains, and the desserts. Before we dig any deeper, I want to reaffirm the following. We have zero connections…
Tapas Bars
IX Orihuela Tapas Route 2023
It’s time for the Orihuela Tapas Route, which runs from 30th November until the 2nd of December 2023. This is the IX Ruta de la Tapa and with 20 different places to try, could be great fun for the weekend. IX Ruta de la Tapa We have covered several tapas…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Great Find – La Esquina Benejúzar
On our jaunts today, we visited La Esquina Benejúzar after seeing them being mentioned on social media and have to say this is a great little find. This was our first-ever visit to Benejúzar, and this quaint little town is a rabbit warren of back streets and one-way systems. Sat…