VALENCIA CUINA OBERTA NOVEMBER 9-18

For a little over a week a total of 56 restaurants of Valencia among which are some of the best, offer the opportunity to book their exclusive menus at a price of 20 Euros and 30 Euros for dinner.
The booking is made online at the Web (and paid), with the option to cancel 24 hours in advance without charge and within those 24 hours for 50% of the price.

From the list of restaurants that appears there are some very prestigious in which it is advisable to book   now to take place.

Bon Profit!

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FOOD TRAIL Tapas & Cocktail in Canovas Area from September 13 to october 14

30 locations Canovas zone between pubs, restaurants and others. Offered  tapa  + wine (or beer) or 1 cocktail (in pubs) for 3 Euros. Also they give you a passport, where with the stamp of 5 different local they give you a card for the area (which will serve for future promotions, also you enter into a drawing for a cruise for 2 people during 7 nights (the winner will be announced October 18) ..
Currently the website advertising does not work, have another malfunctioning web. There is no information about for what serve the card but the promotion of the tapa and caña is not bad.

poster taken from they're website

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 4:

La Marcelina:

It is also an interesting option to go to the beginning of the Paseo de Neptuno in Playa de las Arenas. Where there is a restaurants in for over 100 years, called La Marcelina  and specializing in rice dishes and seafood. (usually fresh fish of the day) restaurants next door are not bad but these are one of the most highly recommended. Those which I don't recommend (by several bad experiences, are those that are beyond the middle of the paseo maritimo).
It's situated right on the beach, have a sunroom, the kitchen is open and you can see what they are  preparing and how is cooked. The decoration is typical Valencian tiles and various objects from the garden of Valencia. In general the waiters are friendly and usually speak English, but in days of hard work, of course not always friendly. This is a more expensive option, the meal costs from 25 euros per person (usually well paid, but if you have not booked and there are many people, you risk having lower quality), and although you can eat well, it is advisable book on food 11 am to reserve a meal, as in summer are always full, thanks to the good area and their fame. In the area, it is interesting to take a walk around Port America's Cup, for the viewpoint of the breakwatter that leads to the lighthouse.  From there you can see on a clear day the Gulf of Valencia's form, and then walk along the dock (to see the "precious" and "cheap" abandoned buildings), through which also passes the Valencia's Street Circuit Formula 1. and if you want to have a counterpoint, you can stroll through the streets of the old fishing district of El Cabañal and it's municipal market. To see how the city of Valencia's has allowed the low houses of fishermen spoil with it's bad policy of building large projects only empty and very modernist, without caring for the historical heritage.

You can also call me to make any route for this and other areas and we try to convince my mother, who is the best cook paella in the world to prepare us a paella.
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post

picture of the terrace facing to the sea made by me

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 3:

La Pepica :

It is also an interesting option to go to the beginning of the Paseo de Neptuno in Playa de las Arenas. Where there is a restaurants in for over 100 years, called The Pepica  and specializing in rice dishes and seafood. (usually fresh fish of the day) restaurants next door are not bad but these are one of the most highly recommended. Those which I don't recommend (by several bad experiences, are those that are beyond the middle of the paseo maritimo).
It's situated right on the beach, have a sunroom, the kitchen is open and you can see what they are  preparing and how is cooked. The decoration is typical Valencian tiles and various objects from the garden of Valencia. In general the waiters are friendly and usually speak English, but in days of hard work, of course not always friendly. This is a more expensive option, the meal costs from 25 euros per person (usually well paid, but if you have not booked and there are many people, you risk having lower quality), and although you can eat well, it is advisable book on food 11 am to reserve a meal, as in summer are always full, thanks to the good area and their fame. In the area, it is interesting to take a walk around Port America's Cup, for the viewpoint of the breakwatter that leads to the lighthouse.  From there you can see on a clear day the Gulf of Valencia's form, and then walk along the dock (to see the "precious" and "cheap" abandoned buildings), through which also passes the Valencia's Street Circuit Formula 1. and if you want to have a counterpoint, you can stroll through the streets of the old fishing district of El Cabañal and it's municipal market. To see how the city of Valencia's has allowed the low houses of fishermen spoil with it's bad policy of building large projects only empty and very modernist, without caring for the historical heritage.

You can also call me to make any route for this and other areas and we try to convince my mother, who is the best cook paella in the world to prepare us a paella.
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post.

picture of the terrace facing to the sea made by me

INTERESTING PLACES TO EAT PAELLA 2:

 Free Buffet NECO
 Usually the tourists visiting Valencia, want to eat paella, typical Valencian dish. It's a fully understandable thing, but like not all Italians know how to make fresh pasta and pizza, not all Asians knows karate. Not all  knows Valencians paella. for this reason is a mistake to go to the first bar or restaurant that you find to eat paellabecause usually is not too good, or is pre-cooked and are often be expensive.
 First of all, I do not recommend too much eating paella in the area around the town hall, because it is very touristy area, which is very expensive price, and quality is no big deal (plus many have individual pre-cooked paella, which I hate).
Normally in Spain, paella is not eaten at night, because it is more indigestible. Only done in festivals (where you will go to bed late).
A cheap and surprisingly so good, is the Neco buffet, where you can weekday lunch or dinner for 9.95 euro (plus drink), and on weekends for 13 euro (plus drink). It is a buffet of Mediterranean food (although I don't usually trust in these sites), where  tapas, paella and others have a good quality. Also you only worry of serving the food, because the waiters removed the dirty dishes and they bring you the drinks. It is recommendable to go during the week because on weekends there is usually a long queue There is also the option of taking away food to go from 3 euros.
I know the one in El Saler Mall, opposite the museum of science (on the south side). It is an ideal place to finish a walking route whithin theTuria's the river bed . Or you can ask for food to takeaway (if you're not going to take advantage of the buffet, or you want to spend less, you may eat in the park within the river)
 I've seen they have two more:
Calle Pascual y Genis 9 in Valencia (two blocks behind the post office in the Town Hall Square). Taking the food to takeaway here, depending on what you like walking, the most peaceful sites are:
 A little over a kilometer is the church of St. Augustine, which has a mini park behind with a drinking fountain. 300 meters ahead is the  Hospital's Library Park, where you have more space (although currently is fenced by half  for be under construction) in the area also has drinking fountain
 Other choice a little shorter, it can be to follow the Calle Pintor Sorolla to the Parterre's park or to the Glorieta 's park. Although the traffic surrounds them are pretty calm.
 And there's another on the street Rambla del Saler 16, (which Google Maps tells me it is in the Saler´s natural park, but I can't  locate where is exactly).

You can also call me to make a route for this and other areas and try to convince my mother (who is the greatest cook paella in the world) to cook a paella
 NOTE: On the parks and sites I mentioned, I will publish specific post.

picture from de restaurant sited on El Saler mall made by me

SITIOS INTERESANTES DONDE COMER PAELLA 2:

Buffet Libre NECO

Generalmente los turistas que visitan Valencia quieren comer paella, el plato más típico Valenciano. Cosa totalmente comprensible, pero al igual que no todos los Italianos saben hacer pasta fresca y pizza, ni todos los asiáticos saben karate. No todos los Valencianos saben hacer paella. Por eso es un error ir al primer bar o restaurante que encuentras a comer paella, ya que normalmente no es demasiado buena, o es precocinada y además suele ser cara.
Primero de todo, no recomiendo demasiado comer paella en la zona que rodea el ayuntamiento, ya que es zona muy turística, que tiene precios muy caros y la calidad no es gran cosa (además muchos tienen paellas individuales precocinadas, las cuales odio).

Normalmente en España la paella no se come por la noche, porque resulta más indigesta. Solo se hace en fiestas populares (cuando tardaras en ir a dormir)
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Una opción barata y sorprendentemente muy buena, es el buffet libre Neco donde entre semana puedes comer o cenar por 9.95 euros (más bebida), y en fin de semana por 13 euros (más bebida). Es un buffet libre de comida mediterránea, donde (aunque no suelo confiar en este tipo de sitios) las tapas, la paella y otros tienen buena calidad. Además tu solo te preocupas de servirte la comida, ya que los camareros retiran los platos sucios y te traen la bebida. Es recomendable ir entre semana, ya que en fin de semana suele haber una larga cola. También existe la opción de coger comida para llevar desde 3 euros.
 Yo conozco el que esta en el centro comercial el Saler, frente al museo de las ciencias (en el lado sur). Es un sitio ideal para acabar una ruta paseando por el cauce del río Túria. O pedir la comida para llevar (si no vais a aprovechar el buffet libre, o queréis gastar menos, podéis comer en el parque dentro del río)
He visto que tienen dos más: Calle Pascual y Genís 9 en Valencia (dos calles detrás del edificio de correos, en la Plaza del Ayuntamiento). Cogiendo la comida para llevar en este, dependiendo de lo que queráis andar, los sitios más tranquilos son:
A poco mas de un kilómetro, esta la iglesia de San Agustín, que contiene detrás un mini parque con una fuente de agua potable. 300 metros más adelante esta el parque de la Biblioteca del Hospital, donde tendréis mas espacio (aunque actualmente la mitad esta vallado por obras) en la zona también hay una fuente.
Otra opción un poco más corta, seria seguir la Calle Pintor Sorolla hasta el parque del Parterre o de la Glorieta. Aunque los rodea el trafico son bastante tranquilos.
O directamente podéis seguir vuestra imaginación.
Y otro en la calle Rambla del Saler 16, (que google maps me dice que esta en por el Saler, pero no ubico donde exactamente).
También podéis llamarme para hacer alguna ruta por esta u otras zonas, e intentamos liar a mi madre, que es la mejor cocinera de paellas del mundo a ver si nos prepara la comida.
NOTA: Sobre los parques y sitios que he mencionado, iré publicando post específicosfoto del cartel de entrada del local

foto del logo del restaurante hecha pore mi

EROTIC TAPA ROUTE

This week from 8 to June 17, 2012, is being held in the neighborhood of Ruzafa in Valencia, the first EROTIC TAPA  ROUTE,
This idea, is in addition to the latest initiatives and projects of traders and businessmen of the district.
Each of the 14 participating locations offers a different erotic tapa, in order to create different sensations for customers who love good wine and culinary delights. The FUN WINES (vinos divertidos) that come with are Cojon de gato (red), Gewürztraminer (white) and teta de vaca.
The participants are:
Bar Los Pitufos, Puerto Rico street 38.
Restaurante El Método, also in calle Puerto Rico 14.
El Bouet tapas and wine, also in calle Puerto Rico 36.
Flavors (which I have no information).
Nolita Space  restaurant in Calle Cadiz 61.
La Tasca de Ruzafa, also in Calle Cádiz 48.
La Serena, in Calle Azorin Literato 8.
Copenhagen Vegetarian Restaurant, also in calle Literato Azorin 8.
Ubik Café bookstore cafe, also in calle Literato Azorin 13.
Restaurante La Boba y el Gato Rancio in calle Cuba  59.
Le Bistro in Calle Pedro III el Grande 13.

EROTIC TAPA +  FUN WINE 3 EUROSTake advantage until tomorrow before it is gone.
BON PROFIT!

picture from the oficial blogsite in the same poster