Restaurants, bars, food festivals in Spain

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Roberto Cavalli opens a restaurant in Ibiza
The great Italian designer Roberto Cavalli debuts ... in the kitchen. In the near future it will open its first restaurant, and it will not happen just anywhere, but in Ibiza.

Places already known address: Paseo Joan Carles I, 13 near Cipriani and Pachá. According to rumors, Cavalli put him 2.5 million euros. One would think that the problems with the visitors he will not: in these neighboring institutions average price does not fall below 200 euros, and they are clogged clients all season. In these places are often celebrities and wealthy tourists: from Russia, India, and Japan.

As for the fashion brand Cavalli, that for several years there has been talk that the designer will sell part of its investors. Despite the large number of people willing to invest in it, the maestro still have not decided.

In the meantime, the Italian designer finds themselves in new guises, protesting against him Sufis worldwide. Followers of the religious teachings of hate trademark logo Cavalli: they argue that he repeats one of the sacred Sufi symbols, which, in their opinion, prohibitively replicated for commercial purposes.

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In Girona will be a unique pendant restaurant
Mayor Carles Puchdemont Girona and the company presented an ambitious project IXCE VOL Espacio Gastronómico Girona-Catalunya. This is a unique platform hanging over the river Onyar near the stone bridge Pont de Pedra, which will house an unusual gastronomic space. Its main objective - the promotion of local cuisine.

Platform will be located on the street of Santa Clara in mid-July. The exterior design of the new space reminds Eiffel bridge. It will serve dinners for a maximum of 18 people, prepared by the best local chefs.

"Over the years, gastronomy Girona actively developed, and now it takes a very high position. This project is intended to be a showcase for the best examples of local and national cuisine, as well as a tool to promote it as an element of economic development of the city and of Catalonia" - Puchdemont said.

Developers of the project, the company IXCE, intends in the future to place similar platforms in other cities of the country. This weekend it will be possible to carry out an individual or group reservations are at a new restaurant in July, August and September.

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In Spain, tourists will be treated snails
In the Andalusian town Chipona cycle started unusual culinary tours, which will last until June 15. Ruta de Caracol (snail Route) is dedicated to this original ingredient. Try the original tapas with spicy snails at special prices can be in a number of bars and restaurants that have joined this tour.

In addition to snacks, tour participants will be offered wines from local wineries, reports BuenaEspana. On court tour will feature three popular Chipone wines - El fino, white wine La Caheta and red wine Valdivieso. Tours provide an opportunity not only to enjoy the gastronomic delights, but also to get acquainted with the culture of the region.

Chipona (Chipiona) is located 25 kilometers north-west of Cadiz. The city is famous far beyond the borders of Andalusia its 12-kilometer beach, as well as local wines muscatel. In their honor each year (late July - early August), the town hosts a holiday Fiestas del Moscatel, dedicated to harvest grapes. Chipona is also part of Marco de Jerez - the territory where made famous sherry.

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In the "catering" Reus ready to feed breakfast to digestible prices
Nutritionists believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Merchants also see in this statement business opportunities. When it comes to attracting customers, the center of Reus in Tarragona province into a "battlefield" - much to the delight of locals and tourists who have a lot to choose from light and appetizing snack. Offers bars and catering establishments in the form of advertising, written with chalk on the street handed board. "Our customers are usually those with early morning runs in nearby offices and companies and does not have time for breakfast at home. Therefore offers bars and cafes in the area are very attractive for a customer, "- explains Victoria Perez of« Roslena ». Philosophy of survival of small catering establishments covered in the "business luncheons," and here is being a real "price war."

Croissant plus a latte for € 2,10 («Mantakau - Forn Sistaré»), large sandwich plus juice or coffee latte for € 3,05 («Mantakau - Forn Sistaré»), a sandwich with crusty bread or a sandwich from the chef plus coffee for € 2,60 («Roslena»), a compact sandwich plus coffee for € 2,20 («Roslena») or donut plus coffee for € 1,50 («Dunkin Soffee") are an example of the range of proposals. In this race for breakfasts served «Dunkin Coffee». Yolanda, and managing partner institutions, explains that at 11 am ("time-drink-juice-coffee"), they have the most work. Their "star" offer includes coffee and a donut and a half euros. "There are people who eat here, and other customers prefer to take with them to the office and take away" - says Yolanda.

Although there are proposals for all tastes, it seems that the "salty breakfast" dominates "sweet deal." "I think it's because customers prefer to eat healthier," - explains Victoria from «Roslena». And in cafe «Mantakau - Forn Sistaré» say that "for your sandwich, customers can choose any sort of bread we bake in« Forn Sistaré »- normal, rye, oats, etc.."

Slightly away from the center of Reus, in the street Pere de Lluna tearoom «La Lluna» making tempting offers to its customers, which will pull any purse. For example, a latte plus croissant - € 1,30, large cold sandwich plus mineral water - € 1,80 plus sandwich or hot water - € 2,80. Owner of the cafe Imma recognizes that at such prices every day they sell three hundred sandwiches.

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Best cakes in the world - in the restaurant Celler de Can Roca
Best Pastry World - Jordi Roca - works in the famous Catalan restaurant El Celler de Can Roca (Costa Brava, Girona province). This is the conclusion of the authoritative British magazine Restaurant Magazine, which annually assesses the work of restaurants planet. In the top of the magazine for the first time this year was introduced corresponding nomination. It became the winner in the youngest of three brothers Roca, Jordi. Restaurant, who led the brothers Roca, is the owner of many prestigious titles, including three Michelin stars. Since 2009, El Celler de Can Roca is among the top restaurants in the world. In 2013, he won first place in this year moved to the second position, repeating the results of 2011 and 2012.

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In Madrid and Barcelona in the midst of wine tasting and tapas
In Madrid and Barcelona in the middle of tasting promotional campaign «Celebra la vida con Rioja & Tapas». Taste the best tapas and drink a glass of wine from Rioja is already possible in 140 schools in these two cities.

How to tell the organizers of the project, has already passed a similar tasting in May in Valencia, Malaga on the Costa del Sol and in Santiago de Compostela, and in all these places, it was a great success. At the same time they still would love to apotheosis popularity she reached it in two major Spanish cities. Dining combination with snacks and wine in all kinds of places will be different. In each of the two capitals will be 10,000 different proposals.

List of all the restaurants participating shares can be found on the official website riojacelebralavida.com. There's also put a sort of "guide" for tapas and wines for local foodies and tourists. In addition, all the news and details about the project can be found in social networks on the hashtag # Riojacelebralavida. By the way, for members of virtual communities held separate raffles and gifts from free dinners to vouchers for wine tours.

Campaign «Celebra la vida con Rioja & Tapas» will go to Madrid and Barcelona until June 22.

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In Castellon de Empuries welcomes guests big flavors Fair bread
In the medieval town of Castellon de Empuries (Girona) Today passes the 16th Annual Fair bread. This year it is celebrated not only new varieties of flour products, but also a new beer - Rufus Bluth brewed brothers Juan and Marcos of Figueres on the basis of the most ancient brewing recipes Catalonia. Presentation of beer held Sunday afternoon in Capilla del Convento de Santa Clara.

All holiday centers around the Convento de Santa Clara and ecomuseum Farinera is housed within a medieval mill. By the way, in a museum exhibitions devoted to the production of flour, this day have 50% discount on tickets. Bread and beer can be bought on the streets or enjoy the restaurants, which also participate in the festival: «El Churrasco», «Hostal Santa Clara», hotel restaurant "Emporium".

Another innovation this year were team competitions, all the tests in one way or another connected with eating flour products. Go and family contests for adults and children, and animators, and photo competitions. For children to organize excursions to the bakery, where they can see all the stages of making bread and biscuits.

Close the festival presentation of theater puppets «Los Pandas», representing, of course, also different flour products. And while waiting for this final performance, all visitors can explore the famous religious monument Girona - Gothic St. Mary's Basilica.

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Costa Brava: vintage restaurant in S'Agaró opened after reconstruction
Historic restaurant La Taverna del Mar in S'Agaró (Costa Brava), built in 1929 and has the status of an object of local cultural interest, reopened its doors to the public after several months of repairs. Institution run by sisters Julia, Virginia and Karina Ensesa considered tourist emblem of the Costa Brava, and one of the leaders of the local gastronomy.

In 1959, the restaurant La Taverna del Mar became a place of filming of "Suddenly Last Summer" with Elizabeth Taylor in the title role. It was visited by artists, writers and other celebrities. New menu designed by chef Jose Luis Unhidosom includes over 50 dishes and tasting menu based on fish and seafood. Until September, the restaurant will be open every day, and during other periods of the year will be a Monday holiday. The average check at a school is from 60 to 80 euros.

Owner of the restaurant - great-granddaughter of industrialist Josep Ensesy Puhadesa, who in 1916 bought a plot between the beaches of St. Paul and Sa Conca, paying him 11,700 pesetas (70 euros in terms of the current year). Ensesa it planned to build a summer residence, but eventually created a exclusive urbanization, which included the restaurant Taverna del Mar. Initially it was conceived as a beach institution, but has evolved into a heart of urbanization, where the bourgeoisie of Barcelona built their summer home. The restaurant's interior has been upgraded designer Lázaro Rosa.

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The new site will show restaurants that you can go with the bike
In Barcelona, ​​there was service «FixedLover», allowing to find the institution where you can come with your bike. Innovation is an initiative by Guillaume Carmona economist and journalist Lara Turon - couples in love with bicycles.

Currently «Fixed Lover» - is a site where fans can choose from a bike 30-40 institutions, mainly in Barcelona, ​​but also in Badalona, ​​El Prat de Llobregat and Sitges, allowing dinner, without parting with their means of transportation.

Soon, creators of the site is also planning to release an application for smartphones running Android and iOS and run the project in Madrid, Malaga, Seville, San Sebastian and Majorca.

"We have repeatedly encountered this problem: you're going somewhere to sit, but do not want to leave your bike unattended," - says Lara Turon one of the motives for the project «Fixed Lover». "Initially, we were looking for bars for our project themselves places now go to the contact us" - says journalist.

"We work as usual bars, Irish pubs, coffee shops and restaurants with live music, and places with an average score of 30-40 euros per person. We want to break the stereotype that to ride a bike - for the lower class. In northern Europe, many shareholders and managers of companies prefer to bike, "- says Ms. Turon.

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100 Madrid restaurants offer meals at half price
100 Madrid restaurants offer dishes from their menu for half price. The action began on Friday, June 20, and will last 10 days.

The campaign is called Cómete la ciudad. To avail the discount, you must enter the site Restalo.es and to book online. "This initiative positively affects the restaurants, allowing them to attract new customers and to advertise their establishments. This year we expect an increase in the number of bookings by 30%, which will bring the sector of the restaurant business more than 4 million euros," - says Enrique Dominguez, a founding partner and CEO of the portal.

By action of connecting such famous restaurants of Madrid, as the Vintage 56, La Manzana, Samarkanda, La Esquina del Real, Plaza 66, I To Hi, A Solaina and El Armario. The campaign places located throughout the city and offers the most diverse cuisine - classic, author, Mediterranean, creative, Japanese, French, Russian, etc. "When choosing restaurants we considered their quality and user preferences" - explained Dominguez.