Nozomi: Hope Springs Eternal
You all know by now that ‘illusion’ is a false friend, and that a Spanish ‘ilusión’ isn’t the same as an English mirage, hallucination or disappointment. So when José Miguel…
Toni Montoliu: Far from the Madding Crowd
In the Horta Nord, the agricultural land to the north of Valencia, everybody knows Toni Montoliu, and Toni Montoliu likes to know everybody who eats in his restaurant, fluttering from…
Hard Rock Café, Valencia
The Hard Rock finally hit Valencia, but fortunately this is not an example of American Gastro-Imperialism, as the owners have opted for high quality local produce to satisfy international appetites.…
Aoyama
Finally it has happened; after years of sacrifice and money poured down the drain on frivolities such as education, one of my sons finally invited me to supper! It was…
Bacco: a Light Meal
If you like fairy lights with your lunch and wish it could be Christmas every day (an exhausting idea) then you will assuredly enjoy Bacco d.o.c The word ‘grotty’ will…
Itaca Consul del Mar Hotel
In Avenida del Puerto there is a curious old house built in 1905 with its labyrinth of corridors filled with old maps and period prints. The foyer reveals its stately…
SOLVASA: A Flour Among Valencian Hotels
Not many people would choose to spend their holiday in a flour factory, but then again, if Spain is different, Valencia is differenter. Transforming a 19th century flour factory into…
British Chef Wins Paella Award
Who says that British food is rubbish? Well, most people really, especially the British. This may be why British resident in Valencia Michael Hall decided to learn to cook paella,…
Bisbe: to Infinity and the Toilet
Restaurant reviews don’t normally begin by talking about the toilets, and this one is an exception. It’s just that the toilet (only the Men’s; I checked) is incredible. The experience…
Shish Majal Indian Restaurant
It’s surprising that Indian food has never really caught on in Valencia; surprising because variations on Chinese food have long been popular, because Valencia is on the Silk Trade route…
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