The culinary specialties of Valencia in Spain
Valencia currently attends a culinary revolution , with the appearance of the “gastronomic tapas” and the phenomenon of the Gin Tonic. New trendy bars and gourmet restaurants open in the city for the greatest happiness of gastronomes, with a total of 5 Michelin stars .
Add more traditional elements of Valencian gastronomy, such as paella or horchata , local drink based on bribes: Valencia is a real numbness for lovers of good money.
For those who wish to embark on a culinary journey and go looking for new trends, here are some recommendations to follow to understand the culture of restaurants valenciens :
Valencia – Wikimedia – wikival
- Many restaurants bring a personal touch to their tapas, creating the trend of gastronomic tapas . We're not here to taste a simple one. tortilla or pan con tomato but more elaborate bites: dried tuna with almonds, doughnuts with sweet honey oil or smoked anchovies and goat cheese.
- Several restaurants also offer "pintxos". This is typical dish of northern Spain consists of a meat or fish with piqué vegetables on a piece of bread. The principle of dinner is simple: at the end of the meal, the customer pays according to the number of tooth treatments left on his plate.
Tapas de Valence – Flickr – m i r o r b a ll f i a s c o
– Visit the Central Market , Europe’s largest fresh product market is also a must ! Both its architecture and its fresh products of all varieties are fascinating to contemplate. Nearly 900 stands make up this temple of Valencian gastronomy.
- A big event attracts lovers of Valencian cuisine twice a year: Cuina Oberta . In June and November, lovers of good money are invited to eat at the best tables in the city. Some 60 restaurants offer special menus at 20€ for lunch and 30€ for dinner (add 15€ for a meal in a starred restaurant). An excellent opportunity to eat in the best restaurants in Valencia.
Pintxos – Flickr – John Herschell
Read more ideas of visits to Valencia before leaving to discover this special city in Spain! For more information, do not hesitate to visit official page of Tourism in Valencia .
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