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RADIO CITY...THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE "Radio City could very well be in New York and seems to somehow have been inspired by its glamorous nightlife. Certainly a reference point in Valencia. The New York-style queue on weekends is well worth the wait." www.valencia.salir.com

"Radio City could be compared to good wine as it only gets better with time. People of all ages and styles give it a very cosmopolitan vibe. Great music, great staff. An alternative and modern classic that won’t easily go out of fashion." www.valencia.salir.com

has authentic live flamenco at 23.00h. In terms of nationalities, you can meet characters and friendly faces from all continents of the globe..." www.247valencia.com

"The coolest place in Valencia. Mindblowing music and an unusually varied cosmopolitan and tolerant public. My favourite!" www.dolcecity.com

"My favourite on weekends. The only place in Valencia that has you queuing as if we were in New York and it was Studio 54 you were trying to get into. Once inside you realise why. Great music, friendly staff and all sorts of friendly people." www.dolcecity.com

RADIO CITY C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 www.radiocityvalencia.com Zona Carmen

"Radio City is one of the most innovative night clubs in Valencia and definitely the most in the Carmen. First of all for its music, which is fantastic. All sorts of incredibly varied dance music, very well mixed and always with that element of surprise. Love it!! The decoration is also different with a glamorous fusion of old and new. Live quality flamenco on Tuesdays has become an institution and mustn’t be missed." www.valencia.salir.com

RADIO CITY...the individual's choice.

"Smiles, colours and groovy beats... positive places attract positive people... RADIO CITY is a friendly, funky and cosmopolitan bar/club with a FREE disco every Friday and Saturday night...check out their potent brew of R&B, Arabic grooves, flamenco, hip-hop, dirty funk, drum & bass and Afro-fusion sounds. Get there before midnight if you want to avoid the queues. Every Tuesday Photo: Mateo Sanchis / Article © 2011 24/7Valencia

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Editorial OCTOBER 11

CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 5 VIDAS DE VALENCIA - 6 ART IN VALENCIA - 7 CAFÉ NEGRITO - 8 VALENCIA MUSIC - 10 RYANAIR - 11 FOOD - 12 RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH - 13 CHILL OUT - 16 OCTOBER 11 LISTINGS - 17 ARTS & theatre - 17 live music - 19 clubs - 19 chill out - 21 GAY / LESBIAN - 24 TRADITIONAL PUBS - 24 Restaurants - 25 shopping - 31 CLASSIFIEDS - 32 NATURALEZA URBANA EN VALENCIA - 34 VALENCIA FOOTBALL - 36 24/7 VALENCIA PARTY PEOPLE - 38 COMMENT - 40 CLUBLAND - 42 WOMAN - 43 A VALENCIA STORY - 44 MAP - 45 AGENDA . CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC - 46 RED VALENCIA / OCHO Y MEDIO - 48

ISSUE 129 OCTOBER 11

‘‘24/7 VALENCIA IS A DECENT FREE MONTHLY LISTINGS MAGAZINE WITH ARTICLES ON VALENCIAN LIFE, AVAILABLE FROM TOURIST OFFICES... BARS AND RESTAURANTS” TIME OUT ʻTime Outʼ started out as a humble listings magazine in London in 1968. For a good time it was part of the underground press. Over more than 40 years later, it has since expanded to become internationally recognised as a superb weekly listings guide to 60 cities around the world. This includes Lisbon, Sydney, New York, Belgrade, Shanghai, Jerusalem, Athens, Moscow and the list goes on! It is an honour that ʻTime Out Londonʼ recommends ‘24/7 Valencia’ as the guide to use when in Valencia. We thank them for their recognition of our work and we thank our many readers and clients for their help over the years too. The editorial team have bought property here, which is a sign of our commitment to Valencia. We are here for good! You will find ‘24/7 Valencia’ recommended in all the major guides. It is recommended by Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Let’s Go, The Guardian, The Times, El País, LevanteEMV, Super Deporte, CNN.com, Thomas Cook, Business Traveller Magazine, Moon guides, Insight Pocket Guides, Footprints and more… In this month’s October edition, our expert restaurant of the month reviewer takes us to Valencia’s legendary ‘La Pilareta’ for their famous mussels, tapas and more. It is regarded

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as a quintessential tapas bar to visit in Valencia for locals, expats and visitors. We also have an exclusive interview with the co-owner of Café Negrito, a classic of the Valencian ‘noche’. In Valencia music, we have an exclusive interview with famous American singer-songwriter Josh Rouse. Our expert DJ Paul Childs gives you the lowdown of the Valencia nightlife scene in Clubland, from the old town to the port and he looks at the hip barrio of Ruzafa too. You will find the October listings are packed with useful information on arts, theatre, film, restaurants, traditional pubs, classifieds and more. Check out the October agenda at the back for live music and clubbing nights. Going from strength to strength, 24/7 Valencia gets more popular by the month and is available all over town from great hostels to top hotels, tourist offices to traditional pubs, café bars to restaurants. Many thanks for your support by email and on the street. We dedicate this issue to the good people of Radio City… including Iggy, Alicia, David and Luis. They have backed us from the very beginning. A reader got in touch recently to say that: “ 24/7 Valencia is the real deal!” See you next month! 24/7 Valencia team

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editor: Will McCarthy. contributors: Altogringo, Anita Darling, Heino, John Murphy, Gooru, Mark Hulton, Owl, Tim Birch, David Rhead, José Marín, Erica Choate, Amparo Oliver, María Angélica Sao Pedro, Bella, Gary Smith, Cristophe Polin, Mateo Sanchis, Gooru, D. Blackwell. Layout & design: www.dsignes.net printed by: signografíco. distributed by: groovy cat Ltd. email: ed@24-7valencia.com móvil: 650 639 177 online: www.247valencia.com is the definitive English speaking guide to Valencia. 24/7 Valencia is recommended by The Times, The Guardian, Time Out, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Let´s Go, CNN.com, Business Traveller magazine, Footprints, Ryanair... Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the editor. 24/7Valencia does not accept responsibility for date/time/venue changes. According to copyright law any reproduction, either total or partial, is completely forbidden without written permission of the editor. All articles, past and present, printed in 24/7Valencia magazine are copyright of Orange Skies © 2011 Legal deposit: D4562606 24/7 VALENCIA... FOUNDED IN THE YEAR 2000 · 24/7 VALENCIA... FUNDADA EN EL AÑO 2000 · 24/7 VALENCIA...FUNDADA L' ANY 2000

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VIDAS DE VALENCIA

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ART IN VALENCIA

SURREAL VERSUS SURREALISMO EN EL ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO

S.O.S. PAISAJES DEL MAR LAS IMAGENES MÁS BELLAS DE LA COSTA ESPAÑOLA

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Desde 6 octubre hasta 8 enero 2012 IVAM

DRÔLE DE BONHOMME: EL MAKING OF/ LES COLLAGES DE LILA LICCIARDI

Hasta 17 noviembre INSTITUTO FRANCÉS DE VALENCIA C/ Moro Zeit, 6 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 315 30 95 ifvalencia.com

Hasta 20 noviembre JARDÍ BOTÀNIC

BLASCO IBÁÑEZ, 1867-1928

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CAFÉ NEGRITO EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW It sometimes happens that a bar or a shop or a restaurant becomes so synonymous with its surroundings that it's hard to separate it from them. The bar and the square become one and the same place. This is certainly the case with the Barrio del Carmen's Café Negrito and the plaza of the same name on which it stands. You almost find yourself wondering which came first, the bar or the plaza, and it seems impossible to imagine one of them existing without the other. In actual fact Plaza Negrito was originally officially christened Plaza de Calatrava, taking the name of the street that crosses it, but to local people it was always Plaza del ‘Negrito’ in reference to the bronze statue of a small boy in the square's fountain, which had blackened over time. Eventually this became the square's official name. Installed in 1850, this was the first fountain in Valencia with drinkable water. People, it would seem, have been coming to Plaza Negrito for a quiet drink under the lemon trees for over 150 years. Also in the square in the corner, where C/ Calatrava enters from La Lonja, is Palacio de los Lassala, bought from the Marqués of Castellnovo in 1750 by the French family of the same name. It doesn’t look much from the outside but inside, by all accounts, it is a sumptuous mini-palace with an extensive art collection, a famous

library of 17,000 antique books and a collection of newspapers from the last three centuries. The house is still the family home of the Lassalas and is not open to the public. Had it not been for Cafe Negrito, the plaza would no doubt just have been another unknown dusty corner of the Carmen by now. When I got to know Negrito in the early ‘90s, unlike many other bars in the Carmen at the time, it didn't specialise in a particular type of music or punter so it was never intimidatingly cliquey. It was an everyman sort of place, appealing to all types and different ages, where most were made to feel welcome. That's not to say it has ever lacked in personality, it has always had an artsy feel with its regular exhibitions and trademark artist palette-shaped tables, but never to the extent that you wouldn’t feel part of it. Its always-open French windows allowed people to spill out all over the square, and the doable prices and funky but friendly bar staff meant that, for many, a night out in the Carmen would always mean at least having one or two in Negrito. The legendary queues for the toilets were not so popular but, hey, you can’t have everything. Although the ‘Amics del Carmen’ (‘Friends of the Carmen’ neighbourhood group) and the ZAS laws (restrictions

for ‘excessive’ noise) put paid to the French windows and the toilets have vastly improved, the beauty of Negrito is that none of what made it what it was has changed much over the years. In the early evening, you can sit on the terrace amongst the trees listening to the water rippling in the fountain but it’s later on, as a nightspot and meeting point, that it really comes into its own. People say it is a barometer of Valencia night life. If Negrito is empty, you may as well go home because everywhere else will be, too, but if it’s heaving, you know it’s going to be a good night. Interview with JUAN VÁZQUEZ VÁZQUEZ, owner of Café Negrito When did it all start? The 8th of November 1981, just five days after my 20th birthday, so this year in December we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the bar and my 50th birthday. Has Negrito always been in the same place? At the beginning, it was just on the other side of the square until the building was declared a ruin by the powers-that-be and pulled down. We had to close but luckily we got the place where we are now. We Article © 2011 24/7Valencia

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now also have ‘La Negrita’ next door. We call it the “little sister”.

Any special customers you’d like to mention?

You must have seen a few things change around here?

We’ve always been popular with the actors from the Talia, Olympia and Principal theatres. Some of them have been coming here off and on for years, like Juan Echanove or the members of El Tricicle. Carmen Alborch and Francis Montesinos are also regulars. Eduardo ‘Calpurnio’ designed our logo in the ‘90s. I was an art student and we have a lot of friends who are artists, that’s how the exhibitions started, although lately for a number of reasons we haven’t done as many. All customers are special in a way and we get people from all over. There have been times when this place felt like you could have been anywhere in the world with all the different languages spoken. Some of our customers got to know us as Erasmus students or when they were here as language teachers and come back and see us when they are over on holiday.

In those days the Barrio del Carmen was almost a no-go zone, less people lived around here, and it was frequented by drug dealers and dodgy types and largely avoided by the well-heeled folk. Only ‘los progres’ (political, avant-garde bearded types from the ‘70s and ‘80s) and other outsiders dared to come. It wasn’t a place you passed through during the day. We were an island in the middle of dark, dangerous, dusty narrow streets. It was great! What do you think of those who bought a house here because they liked the atmosphere and then put up the “Volem Dormir” (“They want to sleep”) signs and complained about the noise? In some ways they are destroying the area. They came to live in a bohemian neighbourhood because they enjoyed the crazy nightlife and now they want to stop the next generation having fun. For good or for bad, the Carmen is no longer on the outside and has fully integrated as just another part of the city. Much of the feel of before has gone but it’s cleaner and safer, more people live here and there are more services. It’s better looked after.

Thirty years is a long time. What’s your secret? The way you treat people is important. Treat people the right way, be polite and friendly, have good quality products and create an atmosphere that makes people feel welcome both inside and out on the terrace. It’s important to work with good professionals who you enjoy being with and who understand what the place is

all about. A lot of our bar staff have been here for more than ten years and we still have good relations with everyone who has worked here over the years. What are your most popular drinks? At the moment a lot more people drink beer and less shorts, less gin, whisky or rum, perhaps it’s the recession! I suppose it’s all just a question of what’s in fashion. Valencia has never been a place for cocktails. We’ve always been about beer, agua de Valencia, cubatas and gin tonics. There have been times when it seems like everyone is drinking rum; at the moment gin is more popular. We also sell quite a few mojitos. To finish up, how would you describe the life of a Valencia bar owner? Always changing. Lean periods and periods of success. You need a lot of imagination, enthusiasm and the verve and energy to keep going forward. You need to be adaptable to new ways of doing things and how they are going to affect you and, of course, you need to be prepared to work at it.

David Rhead and José Marín

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VALENCIA MUSIC

JOSH ROUSE AND THE LONG VACATIONS contemplate living in...but times change and I love the peace and quiet, the lack of traffic and my family is my life apart from my music. That said, I'm looking forward to having a change of scene with the upcoming tour of Spain in November. Tell us about the new album.

JOSH ROUSE “Happiness comes without warning...in the south of Spain” Josh Rouse is one of North America’s most popular folk-pop-alternative singersongwriters. His music has appeared on film soundtracks and classic television series like Six Feet Under and albums like ‘Nashville’ and ‘1972’ have won him critical acclaim and the chance to tour the world. He has gigged from the States to Spain and Scandinavia to South America ...via Valencia. He modestly says he is surprised that he has any fans and yet he has sold a lot of records over his long career and has over 28,000 friends on his Facebook page. He has set up his own Bedroom Classics record label since moving to Spain. Josh has been based in Valencia for a number of years and is married to Valenciana artist Paz Suay, who he met at one of his concerts in the city. On a sunny midweek morning, 24/7 Valencia met up with Josh in the Barrio del Carmen for a drink and a chat about the new album, simply titled ‘Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations.’ How is life? Good. We’ve just had another boy, born this summer and I now live with my wife and two kids in the Valencia countryside on an urbanización for 800 people. It’s the kind of place that, five years ago, I would never

It is called 'Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations'. It was mostly recorded in my studio in Valencia and features my band of local musicians and a few guests. It was mastered in Nashville, where I lived before moving to Spain. I lived all over the States as child and teenager, coming from a military family, but Nashville is where I spent most of my adult life. Nashville is also the name of one of my most popular albums. My longterm aim would be to write 12 classic songs for another album one day but I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself, either. Sometimes it’s fun to take it easy and just enjoy the music. This latest album sounds effortless in the best possible way. There's occasional touches of the Kinks, the Beatles, bossa nova and the Eagles and yet it is very much your sound. It’s mainly acoustic, understated and really well-crafted, and dead catchy, too. Glad you like it. It was recorded mostly live in the studio. It’s good not to sound like you are trying too hard and yet still come up with something that is not amateur. It has to compete and it is out there on the international radio so the production is important. The mixes sound different on the radio! Why are you now playing with local musicians from Valencia? I was playing with American musicians but you can’t keep flying people over, it just isn’t realistic. I’ve been playing with Valencian musicians Xema Fuertes (vocals, tres cubano, guitar, banjo and drums) and Cayo Bellveser (background vocals, bass and piano) for some time now. You caught the show we did last winter at El Loco in Valencia for the ‘El Turista’ album tour. Abroad, we also played as a band in London at the Camden Jazz Café this year and we had a good time! Why do your recent albums tend to be quite short in length? There’s too much music about and I prefer to present my albums that way. Only the Beatles

should do double-albums! Take us through the songs of the new album, ‘Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations.’ Diggin' in the Sand – I wrote it based on a kalimba (a type of African thumb piano) riff. We then added banjo and marimba. Movin' On – It is a song about changes, adolescence, the painfulness and the quirkiness of that time. Fine, Fine – It is in 7/4 time. It is about touring life and life as a musician. To the Clock, to the City – About urbanisation, the rhythm of city life. Bluebird Street – A sad, lonely song about the only kid on the block. It’s about finding friends when you’re younger. Lazy Days – This has a Leon Redbone influence. A New Orleans blues-jazz, vaudeville-style musician. Oh, Look What the Sun Did! – It is an old song but not about anything in general. The video was shot in Malvarrosa. Friend – This is a dark, jazzy one about going back to a place where I grew up and finding somebody you knew hasn't necessarily changed and still has their demons. I spent some time growing up in Clarksville, Tennessee. Yes, the same town the Monkees sang about! Disguise – This is a song with different images. It is about love and keeping the attention of the one you love. Thank you for your time and good luck with the tour. Any wishes for the future? I just hope to be able to continue doing what I do, touring and keep making records! Before, I used to only play only about three gigs a year in Spain. Now live music has become more and more important for a musician’s livelihood. My plan now would be to play more like 20 to 30 concerts a year in Spain. Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations play El Loco, C/ Erudito Orellana, 12 (Zona Juan Llorens) in Valencia on November 26. See www.joshrouse.com for more details. Interview by Owl Article © 2011 24/7Valencia

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FOOD

Green Me Up, Scotty! I’m starving. So hungry, in fact, I could eat a donkey. My stomach feels like it is wrapped around my spinal column, I feel weak in the knees, my mouth is like the Gobi and I’m starting to shake. I’ve only had a croissant for breakfast, coffee for lunch and what I really want is a big, juicy Argentinean (steak!) from Mattilda’s, but they’re not open yet – gasp! I generally crave a steak, or junk food, when I’m really hungry – I think by that stage we’re all searching for the monster chew, the meal that will totally satisfy and satiate us. Tofu and wilted greens is generally not what I think will cut the mustard. But I’m going to give it a go and let you all know that it can be just as wonderful a meal as any other of our favourites.

Green Gremlin Tofu • 1 square (packet) of firm tofu – about 500gms • 1 teaspoon of your favourite Thai curry paste • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • 1 tablespoon of veg stock paste or a cube dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water • 1-inch knob of ginger • 2 large cloves of garlic • 1 stalk lemon grass (optional) • 2-3 field mushrooms • 1-2 courgettes • 4-5 spring onions • 1 small handful of mustard greens/ Asian spinach • 1 small handful baby spinach • A few sprigs of basil/Thai basil/ Vietnamese mint • 1/2 bunch coriander

I was vegetarian for a long time when I was at university (ha, weren’t we all??), but I was a proper vego, none of this, “Oh, I still eat fish and chicken” rubbish! I was vego for nearly nine years, and I LOVED it, I didn’t miss meat at all, ever. I do really like meat again now, though, and I think it’s an important part of most people’s diets, in small amounts. But, what I’m trying to get across is how great alternatives can be, and that we can look forward to them equally as much, that we really don’t have to force feed ourselves with them every time we go on a crash diet.

entertaining. Chop the tofu into small cubes. Mince the garlic, ginger, and lemon grass with a knife until quite fine, you can grate the ginger, put them in a food processor or mortar and pestle, whatever is handy. Slice the mushrooms finely, about 1 – 2mm thick, and also finely slice the courgette and spring onions, including most of the green tops.

Head to the Mercado and grab as many fresh green leaves as you can, mustard greens, baby spinach, spring onions, sorrel, rocket, curly kale, coriander, mint, Thai basil or normal basil, silver beet (chard), beet greens, Vietnamese mint... these all grow really well and easily in pots, so gets some seeds and plant some up on your terrace, then you can pick away at will.

Rinse the greens you’ve chosen in fresh water and set aside to drain. If you have large-leafed greens, you can choose to finely slice these, too, and it will be easier in the pan that way as well. Put some rice or noodles on to go with the stir-fry. Choose a really big saucepan, or preferably a wok and preferably over a gas flame, and get all your ingredients ready beside it.

Please don’t let the long list of ingredients deter you, you can really omit and add to your heart’s desire, if you’ve only got curry paste and no aromatics, don’t worry, it’ll still be good. It really depends whether it’s just for yourself in a flash, or you’re

Heat some rice bran oil or ground nut oil in the wok until quite hot, add the curry paste and stir until it loosens, add the aromatics; garlic, ginger and lemon grass and the tofu cubes. You want the tofu to absorb a lot of this flavour, so you can

stir fry the tofu for a few solid minutes first before adding anything further. If you allow the tofu to sit for a while in between stirring, it will also allow it to brown on each side. After a few minutes, with the heat still really high, throw in the mushrooms and courgettes, just a handful at a time to keep the heat in the pan. After just a few minutes, add the stock and sesame oil. Now throw in the spring onions and then the greens, keep stirring and tossing nonstop. Just as the greens are wilting, add the herbs, give it a couple more seconds and turn off the heat. Serve immediately with your rice or noodles and lots of icy cold beer. I know, I’m normally a wino, but what is it about Asian food that makes it so good with beer? So do please give this a go, I promise, it’s absolutely lovely and really good nosh... and now I don’t have to bang on about eating your greens and not having to need steak and creamy things all the time. I’ll bring you something more sinful next month! Buen provecho! Professional Chef Erica Choate

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Co-owner Juan Carlos

La Pilareta When we first moved to these shore many moons ago (wow, how the years roll by!), I had heard from friends how you are inundated with ‘friends’ who are just passing through on their way to so-andso and could one stay a night or so on the way? It did happen, but not as much as we expected because the other question would always be, “Are you on the beach where you live?” We would answer truthfully that we were a 20-minute drive from said beach and no, we didn't have a pool. Once they had gleaned this from us they were usually, unless they were real friends, suddenly in more of a hurry to reach their destination. However, a few years ago we were living in the very centre of the city in a huge flat with great views across the city. As a consequence, we were suddenly more popular as a stop-off destination. We had many a fun weekend with visitors glued to the view and the events happening way below them in the square we towered over. One weekend we had a niece coming to stay with her best friend S (who we didn't know) and, just before their arrival, she called to ask if it would be OK if her friend S’s brother M (who we didn’t know from Adam) could join them – he'd sleep on the floor and be no trouble. We said of course not, we'll make him up another room. They all arrived and we had a really wonderful weekend, they turned out to be perfect guests and great fun to be with. They also fell head-over-heels in love with Valencia and were eager to see and experience everything. They also loved their food, which immediately endeared

them to me. We took them to some of our favourite restaurants and bars. All of which they loved. On their last night, I suggested we went to a favourite little bar of ours in the Carmen. “It's a typical bar,” I said, “very much a barrio bar, but the food and the atmosphere are great.” We took them to La Pilareta (or Bar Pilar, as I have always called it). As usual there was a queue, but I went to the front and got my number from José, the maitre d’ and voice of La P. I then pushed my way to the bar to get us a bottle of wine, their own unlabelled but surprisingly good Rioja, and some glasses to quaff whilst we waited for our number to be called. La Pilareta is basically a long bar down one side of the place with buckets along its base (more on these in a minute) and old glass cabinets above holding ancient bottles of gin, brandy and sherry and other assorted liquors and wines. On the other side are low tables and even lower stools packed with diners crouched over little dishes of tapas and mussels against old black marbled tiles. Above their heads are framed newspaper clippings on the history of this old bar. The clochina is king here. Clochinas are mussels, as are mejillones. Clochinas are Valencian, are smaller, sweeter, and have a shorter season (May to August) than mejillones. And any Valencian will tell you – clochinas are far superior to the larger mejillones. This old bar has been serving the best of both of these crustaceans for years. They claim to sell four tons of the things during March, the month of Las Fallas. The buckets on the floor? For the empty shells, of course.

It's a noisy place at peak times, the waiters shout the orders to the kitchen at the far end of this long bar and the barmen shout back, and José shouts our number when a table comes free. We sit. We order. Nothing fancy, just quality tapas the way they have been serving them since 1917 (that date makes it one of the city's oldest eating houses), Patatas bravas, Habas (herby and delicious broad beans), the Valencian speciality Esgarraet (salt cod and peppers), mussels, of course, and Sepia a la plancha, which is grilled cuttlefish. The place was an instant hit with M who now returns each year and we make a pilgrimage to La Pilareta. Like me, he loves the whole atmosphere of the place, the hustle and bustle, the characters who eat there and most of all the food, in particular those spicy mussels. No coffee is served. “No time!” say the barmen. Quite right, too. I regularly eat at La Pilareta (after many years being known as Bar Pilar) with friends and family, it is such a pleasant way and inexpensive way of spending a few hours and eating good home-cooked Spanish food. All dishes are around 5 – 7 € each and a glass of wine will set you back around 2€. It fully deserves its reputation that has become pretty worldwide – just check the glowing reviews all over the web. Tim Birch La Pilareta C/ Moro Zeit, 13 (just off Plaza Tossal) Zona Carmen Telephone: 96 391 04 97 Open every day 12.00h – 24.00h Closed December 25 and January 1

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LIBRERÍA ASSOCIATIVA SAHIRI Special. Over eight years old and set in the historic centre of Valencia, Sahiri is just a stone's throw from the Mercado Central and found behind La Lonja. It is fondly known as ‘The Anarchists’ Bookshop’ and the welcoming staff, who are anarchists, are quite happy with that description. This is a bookshop with a difference, replete with vegetarian restaurant and events like live music, meetings on subjects of the month and poetry readings throughout the year. 24/7 Valencia are regular visitors to this hidden gem. The good people of Sahiri include a warm, Andalusian vegetarian chef who went from Valencia to his native Cádiz and back for his summer holidays... on his bike! That was a 1,600 km round trip. There is also a charming Danish waiter who speaks fluent Spanish and English and is often able to inform you about your choice of tapas or drink with a smile and witty aside. It's a warm interior, with wooden tables and plenty of groups at the weekend. The atmosphere is pleasantly tolerant, which makes for a chilled out, healthy meal in good company. The service is genuine and relaxed and the food is lovely, too. There is a great mixture of salads with toppings including carrot, beetroot and

spinach. Tablas include vegetarian pizza and tasty, different-coloured cheeses on a bed of tomatoes and olives. Many of the dishes are good for those with gluten issues. Their bocatas are a real strong point as the bread they use is whole-grain and variations of this type of pan, including negro de malta. Ingredients include tofu, mushroom and hummus choices. The dessert of the day is homemade. Last Saturday, when a couple of the 24/7 Valencia team went along for a meal, we rounded it off with a delicious chocolate cake that smelt lovely and was tasty, too. For our meal, we enjoyed a young Rioja, served by the jug, and to round off the night we had a Baudelaire ‘mistela’ and a Rimbaud ‘brandy’. If you like fruit juices, you can enjoy an Isadora Duncan pineapple juice among others. Infusions include an Isabel Allende Pennyroyal tea (Poleo). Beer lovers have the whole range of Damn (the Catalan beer) to choose from, including Malcolm X and Jack Lemmon! Expect to pay between 25-30€ for two, with wine included. The music soundtrack includes Afro-Latin, flamenco, jazz, reggae, rai & punk! If you have some Spanish you will find the menu riddled with humorous, philosophical titles. It

was a mostly Spanish crowd the night we went but they do have Erasmus visitors, too. In the bookshop room run by Oscar, the books are in Spanish and Catalan and cover a wide range of topics including anarchism, feminism, sexuality, gender, ecology, socialism and more. Incidentally, they tell us that the name Sahiri comes from “the cry that the women of North Africa make, vibrating with their tongues, a cry of resistance and pride in being Arabic and women”. Sahiri is a meeting point, it’s fun, informed, a bit different and healthy too. They try to combine quality product with reasonable prices. We keep going back. This is a place that deserves your support. Check them out on Facebook Asociación Sahiri Librería. They are open to your proposals. Librería Associativa Sahiri C/ Danzas, 5 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 315 60 98 Zona Carmen Open Tuesday – Saturday 11.00h – 14.00h 18.00h – 1.00h

LISTINGS

OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com

ARTS & theatre Museums / galleries CAFE MALVARROSA / ESPAI PARAL.LEL Fons d’Art Enric Alfons, Gabriel Alonso, Julio Bosque... Hasta 25 octubre Valencia Calo Carratala Desde 27 octubre CENTRO CULTURAL BANCAJA Atesorar España. Fondos Fotográficos de la Hispanic Society of America. Hasta 13 noviembre CENTRO DEL CARMEN – MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES Retratos Mikel Ponce y Carlos Marzal Hasta 6 noviembre Materializa Dario Basso Hasta 8 enero 2012 CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Principe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) www.cac.es COL.LEGI MAJOR RECTOR PESET La Casa de Wittgenstein. Reconstrucción d'una Idea Desde 6 octubre ESPAI TACTEL Uncertain Future Agustín Esteso Hasta 29 octubre FUNDACIÓN CHIRIVELLA SORIANO Pintura, Pólitica, Vida Doro Balaguer Desde 7 octubre hasta 8 enero 2012 GALERÍA BENLLIURE Pintura Moderna y Contemporánea de los Siglos XIX y XX Permanente GALERIA KESSLER BATTAGLIA El Peso de las Cosas Vicente Casan Hasta 30 octubre GALERÍA LUIS ADELANTADO XIII Convocatoria Internacional de Jovenes Artistas Hasta 18 noviembre GALERIA MURO Homenaje a Christine Boumeester Octubre GALERÍA ROSALIA SENDER A Short Visit with Auntie Richard White Octubre GALERÍA ROSA SANTOS Perifèries 11/12 Echelle Inconnue Hasta 12 noviembre GALERÍA THEMA Agustí Puig, Manuel Boix, Manolo Valdés y más Octubre GALERÍA D'ART ESPAI VISOR INSTITUTO FRANCÉS DE VALENCIA Marie Curie 1867 – 1934 Hasta 28 octubre Drôle de Bonhomme: El Making of/ Les Collages de Lila Licciardi Hasta 17 noviembre IVAM INSTITUT VALENCIÀ D’ART MODERN EXPOSICIONES IVAM El Humo del Amor Ignacio Pinazo Hasta 11 noviembre Geometría y Moda Javier Calvo

Hasta 13 noviembre La Luz del Paisaje Franco Fontana Hasta 6 noviembre Conceptos Opuestos (2001-2011) José Manuel Ciria Hasta 6 noviembre Surreal versus Surrealismo en el Arte Contemporáneo Desde 6 octubre hasta 8 enero 2012 El Dibjuo Como Pensamiento Robert Morris Hasta 8 enero 2012 Mou Huan Hasta 4 diciembre JARDÍN BOTÁNICO S.O.S. Paisajes del Mar Las Imagenes Más Bellas de la Costa Española Hasta 20 noviembre El Colador D’Idees Amparo Boluda Hasta 28 Octubre LA BENEFICENCIA CENTRE VALENCIA DE CULTURA MEDITERRÁNEA Recorrido por la Prehistoria Valenciana, desde el Paleolítico hasta la Época Visigoda Exposición Permanente LAS ATARAZANAS LA GALLERA Actos Heroicos Mateo Maté Hasta 20 noviembre L’ IBER DE LOS SOLDADITOS DE PLOMO Exposición Permanente: Guardias Españolas, Coleciones Valencianas, Almansa, Vida Cotidiana, Tirant y Serie Histórica. MUSEU DE BELLES ARTES SAN PIO V Renacimiento Barroco Pintura Gótica La Pintura Académica La Pintura de los Siglos XIX y XX Colección Permanente Nuevas Adquisiciones José Camarón Hasta 30 octubre MUSEO DE PREHISTORIA DE VALENCIA Historia del Dinero Exposición Permanente MUSEO VALENCIA D’ETNOLOGÍA Huerta i Marjal Exposición Permanente MUVIM L’Aventura de la Pensament Exposición Permanente Émile Savitry. Un Fotógrafo de Montparnasse Hasta 6 noviembre Tu Voz es Tu Voto: Publicidad Política en España, 1976 – 2010 Hasta 30 Octubre Blasco Ibáñez, 1867-1928 Desde 5 octubre hasta 15 enero 2012 Un Elevador al Cielo Alejandro Rodríguez Hasta 16 octubre OCTUBRE CENTRE CULTURAL CONTEMPORANIA Perico Pastor: La Biblia il Luminada Hasta 1 noviembre SALA PARPALLO - CENTRE CULTURAL LA BENEFICENCIA Laylah Ali – Abigail Lazkoz Relatos Extraordinarios Hasta 13 noviembre UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA, LA NAU Ucronías, Autopsias y Vendette Jordi Ballester Hasta 4 diciembre R. Nieves Torralba Hasta 27 noviembre

theatre ESPACIO INESTABLE Jardinería Humana 8 – 9 octubre Dos o Tres Preguntas (danza) 13 – 14 octubre San Lorenzo Mártir 15 – 16 octubre TEATRE FLUMEN Buenrollitina Riki López 7 octubre Impro v2.0 21 octubre La Parroquia del Monaguillo 22 octubre Déjà Vu Luis Pardo 27 octubre – 6 noviembre TEATRO OLYMPIA Mellizos Hasta 16 octubre TEATRE PRINCIPAL Amar en Tiempos Revueltos 4 octubre – 23 octubre TEATRE RIALTO Los Locos de Valencia 19 octubre – 27 noviembre TEATRE TALIA La Gaviota (The Seagull) Anton Chekhov 13 octubre – 27 noviembre cinema BABEL *versión original www.cinesalbatrosbabel.com YELMO CINES www.yelmocines.es FILMOTECA CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA CICLOS IVAC – LA FILMOTECA www.ivac-lafilmoteca.es CICLOS OCTUBRE 2011 La Filmoteca del IVAC Integral Berlanga Hasta 29 febrero 2012 American Way of Death. Cine Negro Americano, 1990-2010 Hasta 31 enero 2012 Pier Paolo Pasolini: La Imagen y el Mundo 11 octubre – 30 noviembre Chekhov en el Cine 18 octubre – 6 noviembre Básicos Filmoteca Siglo XXI, Primera Parte 20 octubre – 15 diciembre Día Mundial del Patrimonio Audiovisual 2011 27 octubre Día Internacional de la Animación 2011 / Homenaje a Juan Padrón 28 octubre – 1 noviembre addresses MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ALMUDÍN Pl. San Luis Bertrán, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4521 CAFE MALVARROSA / ESPAI PARAL.LEL Historiador Diago, 20 Tel: 96 320 50 56 CENTRE CULTURAL BANCAIXA Pl. Tetuán, 23 Tel: 96 387 58 64 CENTRO COREOGRÁFICO DE LA

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OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA Parque de la Granja, s/n, Burjassot Tel: 96 390 47 74 CENTRO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 Tel: 96 315 20 24 / 96 192 26 51 CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Princípe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) Av. Instituto Obrero de Valencia Tel: 902 100 031 COLLEGI MAJOR RECTOR PESET Universitat de Valencia Plaça del Forn de Sant Nicolau,4 Tel: 96 316 60 00 ESPAI TACTEL C/ Denia, 25 Bajo www.espaitactel.com GALERÍA AKKA C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel: 96 316 27 27 GALERÍA DUOMO C/ Luis Santangel, 18 FNAC SAN AUGUSTÍN C/ Guillem de Castro, 9 - 11 Tel: 96 353 90 15 FUNDACION CHIRIVELLA SORIANO C/ Valeriola, 13 Tel: 96 338 12 15 GALERÍA LUIS ADELANTADO C/ Bonaire, 6 Tel: 96 351 01 79 GALERÍA MURO Correjeria, 5 Tel: 96 391 19 03 GALERíA PAZ Y COMEDIAS C/ Comedias, 7-2 Tel: 96 391 89 06 GALERÍA ROSALIA SENDER Mar, 19 (Ciutat Vella) Tel: 96 391 89 67 GALERíA SEGRELLES C/ Ciscar, 4 Tel: 96 333 21 97 GALERÍA TOSSAL Pl Tossal, s/n Tel: 96 398 18 03 GALERÍA VISOR C/ Corretgeria, 26 Tel: 96 392 23 99 INSTITUT FRANÇAIS DE VALENCE C/ Moro Zeit, 6 Tel: 96 315 30 95 INSTITUT VALENCIÀ DE LA MÚSICA C/ Barcas, 2 Tel: 96 318 44 53 IVAM C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 Tel: 96 386 30 00 JARDÍN BOTÁNICO C/ Quart, 80 Tel: 96 315 68 00

JOVE ORQUESTRA DE LA GENERALITAT VALENCIANA Tel: 96 318 44 90 / 93 KITSCH INTERNACIONAL ARTEDIVERSO C/ Covarrubias, 5 Tel: 607 636 012 LA BENEFICIENCIA CENTRE VALENCIA DE CULTURA MEDITERANEA C/ Corona, 36 Tel: 96 388 35 79 LA GALLERA C/ Aluders, 7 Tel: 96 352 14 37 LA NAVE GALERÍA Nave, 25 Tel: 96 351 19 33 LA LLOTGETA, AULA DE CULTURA CAM-ESPAI D’ART Pl. Mercado, 4 Tel: 96 391 33 96 L’IBER MUSEO DE LOS SOLDADITOS DE PLOMO C/ Caballeros, 22 Tel: 96 391 86 75 www.museoliber.org LLIG LLIBRERIES DE LA GENERALITAT Pl. Manises, 3 Tel: 96 386 61 70 MONASTERIO DE SAN MIGUEL DE LOS REYES Av Constitución, 284 Tel: 96 387 40 13 MUSEO DEL ARROZ C/Rosario, 3 Tel: 609 877 956 MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES DE VALENCIA C/ San Pío V, 9 Tel. 96 369 30 88 / 369 21 11 MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD Pl. Arzobispo, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4126 MUSEO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 Tel: 96 369 30 88 MUSEO FALLERO Pl. Monteolivete, 4 Tel: 96 352 54 78 MUSEO NACIONAL DE CERÁMICA GONZÁLEZ MARTÍ C/ Poeta Querol, 2 Tel: 96 351 63 92 MUSEO TAURINO Pasaje Doctor Serra, 16 Tel: 96 351 18 50 MUSEO VALENCIANO D’ETNOLOGÍA C/ Corona, 36 Tel: 96 388 35 65 www.museuvalenciaetnologia.es MUVIM C/ Guillem de Castro, 8

Tel: 96 388 37 47 OCTUBRE CENTRE DE CULTURA CONTEMPORÀNIA C/ Sant Ferran, 12 ( Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 315 77 99 www.octubre.cat PAZ TEJÓN GALERÍA ESTUDIO C/ Salas Quiroga, 1, bajo (Zona Jesús) Tel.: 654 363 829 www.paztejon.com POPOL VUH C/ Burriana, 13 Tel: 96 336 08 25 REALES ATARAZANAS Pl. Juan Antonio Benlliure, s/n Tel: 96 352 54 78 SALA PARPALLÓ C/ Corona, 36 TAMAR C/ Almudín, 16 Tel: 96 392 50 66 UNIVERSITAT DE VALENCIA C/ Universidad, 2 opera PALAU DE LES ARTS Autopista del Saler, 1 Tel: +34 96 197 58 00 Fax: +34 96 395 22 01 www.lesarts.com theatre CARME TEATRE C/ Gutenberg, 12 Tel: 96 392 42 71 www.carmeteatre.com ESPAI ATHENEIA C/ Guillem de Castro, 65 Tel: 615 578 344 - 657 857 792 www.xikanda.com ESPACIO INESTABLE C/ Dr. Sanchis Bergón, 5 Tel: 96 392 16 30 www.espacioinestable.com L’ALTRE ESPAI C/ Platero Suárez, 11 Tel: 96 353 92 00 OFF TEATRE C/ Turia, 47 Tel: 96 384 11 85 TEATRE EL MUSICAL Pl. Rosario, 3 Tel: 96 367 31 95 TEATRE MICALET C/ Mestre Palau, 3 Tel: 96 392 14 82 TEATRO DE MARIONETAS LA ESTRELLA (LA PETXINA).

- CLUB DE JAZZ / JAZZ CLUB - CONCIERTOS TODOS LOS FINES DE SEMANA - LIVE CONCERTS EVERY WEEKEND - EXCELENTE ACÚSTICA / EXCELLENT ACOUSTICS - AGRADABLE ZONA DE PUB / PLEASANT ZONE - SITUADO EN EL BARRIO DE RUZAFA / SET IN THE COSMOPOLITAN & HIP BARRIO OF RUZAFA - PROGRAMACIÓN EN / SEE PROGRAMME:

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com C/ Dr Sanchis Bergón, 29 Tel: 96 371 73 84 TEATRO OLYMPIA C/ San Vicente Mártir, 44 Tel: 96 351 73 15 TEATRO PRINCIPAL C/ Barcas, 15 Tel: 96 353 92 00 TEATRO RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 00 TEATRE ROMÀ DE SAGUNT Pujada al Castell, s/n Sagunto THEATRE SALA MORATÍN Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 Tel: 96 353 93 0 TEATRO TALÍA C/ Caballeros, 31 Tel: 96 398 64 22 cinema BABEL C/ Vicente Sancho Tello, 10 Tel: 96 362 67 95 FILMOTECA (CINEMA INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA) RIALTO Pl. Ayuntamiento, 17 YELMO CINES Espai Campanar Av. Tirso de Molina, 16 Tel: 902 22 09 22

live music Arte & Facto (Zona Carmen) C/ Pie de la Cruz, 8 Tel: 96 113 36 58 centroculturalartefacto.blogspot.com Black Note (Zona Aragón) C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 15 Tel. 96 393 36 63 Top choice for music lovers who love it live - jazz, blues, R’n’B, soul, funk, flamenco and rock. See listings. Café del Duende (Zona Carmen) C/ Túria, 62 Tel. 630 455 289 www.cafedelduende.com Great club specialising in authentic flamenco music and culture. See listings. Café Mercedes Jazz (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Sueca, 27 Reservations: 96 341 83 78 www.cafemercedes.es In the cosmopolitan Ruzafa district, an excellent addition to the live music scene with a packed programme of live jazz, flamenco and weekly live chamber music too. Run by real music lovers, with a concert stage and café-bar to chill with a great choice of cafés, beers and cocktails. Deluxe Pop Club (Zona Plaza Cedro) C/ Poeta Mas y Ros 42, Zona Cedro www.deluxepopclub.com Durango Club (Meliana) C/Llanterners, 35 Poligon Industrial La Closa, Meliana See Facebook. Rock club on the outskirts of Valencia with great live bands and a loyal crowd. Electropura (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Pinto Salvador Abril, 20 See Facebook for more details Acoustic gigs at 19.30h with indie often being the flavour. El Loco (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ Erudito Orellena, 12 Tel. 96 326 05 26, www.lococlub.org

El Loco is a dynamic live venue with an eclectic choice of indie, funk, rock, fusion, blues and more. Check some music and dance later. Finnegans (Zona Carmen) Pza. de la Reina, 19 Tel. 96 392 28 62 www.finnegansofdublin.es Live music every Friday- blues, rock, trad, Irish, covers, pop/rock. See listings on website

4 Octubre 21:30 Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato 7 Octubre 22:30 Piano Duo Session 11 Octubre 21:30 Óscar Peñas Quartet 14 Octubre 22:30 Piano Duo Session 18 Octubre 21:30 Sirvent/Fumero/Xirgu Trío Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar (Zona Carmen) C/ Baja, 28 www.jimmyglassjazz.net This darkly lit bar plays the finest jazz with cool photos and a wide range of coffees and spirits. It has weekly live music and is a very relaxing place to unwind and relate. The owner is a real jazz lover and it shows. Concerts every Tuesday at 21.30h. Now concerts every Friday by solo musicians. Kaf Cafe (Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 kafcafe.blogspot.com Atmospheric, literary café-bar with regular live gigs and jams. La Caverna (Zona San Vicente) C/ Cuenca, 70 lacavernaclub.blogspot.com Live music. Mod, soul, rock & roll, reggae and more. La Claca (Zona Carmen) C/ San Vicente, 3 www.laclaca.com Live flamenco on Sundays. La Edad de Oro (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ San Jacinto, 3 Tel. 649 255 048 Live music every Thursday & Friday. Mirror C/ San Vicente, 200 Tel.670 659 705 www.discomirror.es New name, improved sound and a hipper interior. Check international bands from around the globe. Octubre Centre (Zona Carmen) C/ Sant Ferran, 12 Tel. 96 315 77 99, www.octubre.cat Features the best local and national indie bands on the scene. Opium Jazz Café (Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento) C/ La Linterna, 11 (Just off C / San Vicente) Tel: 96 352 01 61 Live rock, indie, jazz, blues and more. Palau de la Musica (Zona Río Túria) Paseo de la Alameda, 30 Tel. (+34) 96 337 50 20 E-mail: info@palauvalencia.com www.palaudevalencia.com Excellent classical music concerts in the Rio Turia gardens with musicians from around the

world. See website for current programme. Play Producciones Tel. 679 412 012 www.playproducciones.com Visit their website where you will always find updated information about what’s on in Valencia. Rock City C/ de Coeters, 6. Almácera www.valenciarockcity.com Wah-Wah (Zona Blasco Ibáñez) C/ Campoamor, 52 Tel. 96 356 39 42 / 645 792 674 www.wahwahclub.com National and international indierock & pop in a student zone…

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Dub Club C/ Jesús, 91 www.dubclubvalencia.com Nice one!!! From the owners of reggae lovers Juanita. Very spacious, ethnic vibe, DJ sessions and cafe-theatre. Reggae, ragga, funk, soul, jazz and more. Cosmopolitan crowd, and check out the groovy washroom!!! Every Monday jazzin’ jam at 23.00h with free entry. Follow us on Facebook : “dubclubjuanitaclub” Zona Ruzafa Excuse Me! C/ dels Tomasos, 14 (next to Mercado de Ruzafa) This place has been getting a buzz around town with clubbers. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Valencia from midnight until 7.00 am! Two rooms: one is more organic with pop/rock ’n’ roll/garage/soul and the other more electronic with groove electro/space disco/new wave/cosmic boogie. Check it! Killing Time Doctor Sumsi, 21 46005 Valencia 963 370 241 killing-time.es‎ Open-minded night club with bohemian crowd. Open 19:00 - 03:30. Closed Wednesdays. Les Portes Matias Perelló, 15 Ruzafa Fantastic! Check this one out. A friendly crowd, an ample selection of infusions, natural juices, home-made cakes. Xtra Lrge Playground Gran Via Germanias, 21(esq Cadiz) Brand new club with 600 metre multi-use floor. Electronica and indie, art exhibitions

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OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS too. Theatre every Thursday at 23.00h. Zona San Vicente Super Club 95 C/ San Vicente, 95 Tel. 902108527 / 663041790 www.grupolasanimas.com Zona Juan Lloréns Café Carioca Juan Llorens 52 www.cafe-carioca.com Superb House music and more and a fantastic mosaic interior and groovy beats. Cool club for the beautiful people. La Edad de Oro C/ San Jacinto, 3 Tel. 649 255 048 Live music and its classic mix of pumping sounds…from rock & roll to house! Open 22.00h until 4.00h, Thursday to Saturday. Magazine Club C/ de Perez Escrich, 19 Rock’n’ roll disco.

Frankenstein Rock & Roll Club Marques de Caro, 5 Immortal C/ San Dionisio, 3 Feel ‘heavy metal’ and like hard rock? Plenty of like-minded souls in a loud bar. Rock on! Juanita Club C/ Lepanto, 8 Rasta Vibrations. La Claca C/ San Vicente, 3 Open every day off Plaza de la Reina. Live flamenco Sunday in a legendary meeting point. La Flama C/ San Roteros, 14 Near the Torres de Serrano, this is a musiclovers meeting point with a rock & roll crowd.

Zona Plaza Cedro Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 www.eltornillo.com INDIE scene. Electronica beats collide with guitar, loads of students partying, dancing. Look out for the distinctive huge nail outside! Velvet C/ Campoamor, 58 Psychedelic, alternative student vibe. Very spacious and loud and buzzing at weekends. Zona Canovas

Zona El Carmen &Ártico C/ Arolas, 11 Tel. 96 391 08 57 Dinners - cocktails - chill out - art space - electro funky beats. Bigornia C/ Museu, 10 Arty crowd of the Carmen scene with electro, hip-hop, funk, techno and more. Good vibes. Blau C/ Alta, 11 House and funk with a crowd to match. Bolseria Café C/Bolseria, 41 Tel: 96 391 89 03 Hot tropical vibe with swinging crowd at weekends. House, Latin, funk and pop. Calcatta C/ Reloj Viejo, 6 One of the few discos in the Carmen to stay open all night, until around 8 am. Club 47 C/ Quart, 47 Music Box C/ Pintor Zariñena, 16 Tel. 96 391 41 51 An all-night disco in the Barrio del Carmen! The Music Box is an infinite collage of styles and ages: Drum’n’Bass, Electronic, Pop, Soul, Rock’n’Roll.

Pinball C/ Concordia, 3 www.pinballvalencia.com For lovers of psychedelia, northern Soul, funk. Groovy atmosphere, buzzing at weekends. Cats and chicks shakin’ it until the early hours, digging various scenes like something out of Blow Up. Just one minute´s walk from C/ Caballeros & with free entry. Radio City C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 Free disco Fri - Sat nights, live flamenco every Tuesday. Funky and friendly club. Turmix C/ Dr. Chiarri, 8 Close to C/ Alta, open Thurs – Sat from 23.30 to 03.30h. Rock, garage, indie guitar disco.

Alandalus C/ Conde de Altea, 62 Movil: 607 67 46 69 New! Wonderful, welcoming and authentic Spanish club with friendly Andalusian owner and an English Speaking host, so great for couples and groups. Live flamenco music performances throughout the week and an great place to learn Flamenco/Sevillanas with dance classes from Monday to Wednesday. Set in the cosmopolitan and upmarket Canovas zone, just by the Rio Turia so easy to find. An ideal place to have a drink and dance Sevillanas. Admire the flamenco interior and bar has plenty of beers and spirtis to choose from. This is the real Spain and open to all. Open every day from 20.30 h - 03.30h.

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com Vivir Sin Dormir Pl. Neptuno, 42 Tel: 96 372 77 77 Legendary nightspot by the beach with a name said to sum up Valencia’s attitude to life! Zona Puerto La3 c/ Padre Porta, 2 www.groovelives.com Indie & electrónica sounds on 3 floors

Nice one! Fantastic combination of chill out bar, restaurant and cafeteria. Zona El Carmen &Artico C/ Arolas, 11 Tel: 96 391 08 57 Dinners - cocktails - chill out - art space - electro funky beats.

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Look C/ Conde de Altea, 49 www.lookvalencia.es Great! Set in the cosmopolitan and highly popular Canovas zone, 'Look' has a friendly, English speaking owner and some great music and drinks on offer. Until 2a.m. copa for 4€, then 5€ afterwards. Every Wednesday is Erasmus party with Carlsberg at just 2.50€. Thursday offers an aperitivo plus beer or wine plus tapa for just 3€. Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 17h until 03.30 am! Good mixture of house and funk. Number One Plaza Canovas, 6 www.gruposlasanimas.com Upmarket nightclub. Zona Blasco Ibañez Miniclub Blasco Ibañez, 111 Used to be Zenith. Funky new club open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until well past dawn.www.myspace.com/miniclubvlc Zona Benimaclet Swan C/ Juan Giner, 15 Groovy!!! A spacious, hip, popular spot for lovers of retro ‘60s, psych pop, mod y más. Zona Malvarrosa Soul Gandhara C/ Eugeñia Vines, 225 Every Saturday night with Hip-hop and R&B with legendary DJ Cosy O.

Red VLC www.redvlc.com Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 58. Valencia Upmarket new nightclub with house soundtrack for locals, expats and visitors. Near to the Palacio de Congresos and next to Sorolla hotel. We enjoyed the opening night.

chill out Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Mancini C/ Moratin, 1 Tel: 96 394 42 89 Open Mon-Wed 9.00h - 21.00h. Thurs-Sat 9am-1.30am. Mellow atmosphere, mixed crowd, good service. Healthy menu del dia 7.50€. Great terrace. Wonderful retro design and said by many locals to have the best coffee in the centre! Mancini is open for private parties from 17.00h onwards and has a catering service too. Zona Canovas Ecléctico Bar Plaza Canovas Del Castillo, 8 Tel: 655 478 021 Cool. Run by a welcoming couple, wines, tapas, cocktails, bocadillos, menu del dia, Wonderful selection of magazines & newspapers. Zona Rio del Turia Quiosco Rio Turia Paseo Alameda s/n (junto estación Metro) By the famous Calatrava bridge, a great chill out café-bar for the family. Wicky Parque de Cabecera Tel. 656 856 899 and 679 40 45 24

Anita Giro C/Pintor Domingo 7, near Radio City 96 113 34 18 A relaxed atmosphere in a very reasonably priced restaurant with a varied and alternative international menu. Dinner generally ranges between 10 to 15 euros a head including drinks and coffee, and can be followed by sampling some fantastic cocktails and shorts. A DJ on Fridays and Saturdays sets the tone while you eat. Great beer at 3.50 a pint, and offers a big screen for Spanish league matches and the Champions League. Boasts a lovely terrace to enjoy your food and drink outside. Open Tuesday to Saturday. English speaking staff. Al Pans Queso C/ Serranos, 19 Tel: 615 979 484 Highly popular with a very open crowd. Bar Negrita Pl. Negrito Sister bar of Negrito with breakfasts and montaditos from 08.00 – 15.00h. Café Bahiano C/ Calatrava, 12 Very popular Brazilian bar. Café de las Horas C/ Conde Almodóvar Tel: 96 3917 336

A legendary cafe-bar that is 36 years old. Set in the historic centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available everday. Salads, sandwiches, Snacks, CAFÉ LISBOA Montaditos, Desserts. Fine choice of cocktails including Mojito, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary. Agua de Valencia & Sangria too. Warm interior and beautiful terrace. Legendari bar-cafeteria que té 36 anys. Situat al centre històric. Esmorzar, dinar i sopar tots els dies. Amanides, sandwiches, entrepans, 21 “24/7 Valencia is a diverse magazine, covering a range of subjects from Valencia football to restaurants to leisure time…” País montaditos, postres. Excel.lent selecció de còctels com el Mojito, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary. Aigua de València i sangria.Terrassa interior càlidEli bell © 2011 24/7 Valencia

OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Marrying baroque with kitsch, classic with camp, this is ‘chill out’ in grand style. Café Infanta Pl. Tossal, 3 Tel: 96 392 16 23 In the heart of the Carmen, Café Infanta is spacious yet cosy inside. Great terrace. Café Lisboa Pl. Dr. Collado, 9 Tel. 96 391 94 84 An excellent café bar in one of Valencia’s most atmospheric plazas. Good mixed crowd of students, locals, visitors and a very popular terraza. Open 09.00h and all day until late. Lots of bocadillos, coffees and beers. Barça and Levante football on TV at the weekend. A legendary cafe-bar that is 36 years old. Set in the historic centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available everday. Salads, sandwiches, Snacks, Montaditos, Desserts. Fine choice of cocktails including Mojito, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary. Agua de Valencia & Sangria too. Warm interior and beautiful terrace. Café Museu C/ Museu, 7 Tel: 96 393 31 08 Bohemia at its finest, with a mellow terraza in a tranquil part of the Barrio del Carmen. Café del Negrito Pl. Negrito Tel. 96 391 42 33 Classic Carmen hangout. Liberal 30-somethings, arty crowd, lots of people wearing glasses! Café Tertulia 1900 C/ Alta 4 Open every day, with 3 floors for part-time daydreamers and nightlife schemers. Cafetín Pl. San Jaime, 3 Watch Valencia nightlife morphing at night from the terraza of Cafetín. What a view!

El Café Del Mar Plaza Lope de Vega, 4 Tel: 96 3 922 558 Great! Fantastic and ample terrace café-bar restaurant with friendly service and tasty food and drinks served all day. Take your time in a top chill out spot in the atmospheric old centre. One of the finest terrazas in the city.

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1836, they claim to be the oldest in Valencia. Joe’s Garage C/ de Zurradores, 9 Tel: 96 3152245 www.joesgarage.es Great! Friendly, Italian-owned bar with many Spritz choices, making it a great pre and post dinner and clubbing meeting point. John Silver C/ Alta, 8 Guitar rock soundtrack filling three floors.

El Laboratorio(junto Pl. de la Virgen) Pl. Cors de la Mare de Deu, 3 Every Day 18.00h-01.30h Tel: 96 392 61 93 Young international staff and clientèle. The two coolest and cheapest bars to chill off the Plaza de la Virgen. Free tapas with drinks, international Beers, imaginative Cocktails and Gintonics, Mojitos at 3.50€. Fun food at fun prices: hamburgers, wraps, dimsum, samosas... Great terrace. Tues in EL LAB = English-Spanish Language Exchange; Wed in LAB2 = GermanSpanish Exchange and Cocktails 2x1. Also Exhibitions, Theme Dinners, Ethnic Fiestas, Art & Photography...Mixed drinks start at 3.50€!!!! Lab2 C/ Hierba, 4 Tel: 96 391 2716 Wed-Sat 18.00h-01.30h

Gilda C/ Ensendra, 9 (corner Plaza Viriato) Tel: 96 3260393 Funky authentic Italian chill out bar in the old centre. Near to Radio City so easy to find. Open from breakfast including croissants, cappuccino and Italian sandwiches for almuerzo. Dinner for 18€ with drinks. Wonderful cocktails. Girasol C/ Turia, 52 Movil: 650 245 563 Spacious, darkly lit chill out bar, mellow and friendly. Choice sounds, intimate corners. Horchatería El Siglo Pl. Santa Cantalina, 11 Tel: 96 391 84 66 Great terrace and a real Valencia experience for the local delicacy of horchata. Founded in

Juanita Club C/ Lepanto, 8 Rasta Vibrations just two minutes walk from the Torres de Quart, open every day from 20.00h. Fantastic cozy interior, a real Reggae lover’s paradise, relaxed atmosphere. Very popular DJ sessions at night with Roots, Dub and more. Authentic vibe… Follow us on Facebook : “dubclubjuanitaclub” La Bodegueta C/ Caballeros, 10 Intimate bar, with ‘tapas caseras’ and music reflecting the flamenco-loving owner Isabel.

La Cava del Negret C/ Calatrava, 15 Tel: 96 392 33 01 Open every day from 12.00h, great bar on Pl. Negrito with terraza and some of the finest agua de Valencia around. Friendly staff, superb terraza, next to fountain and a great selection of cavas and champagnes. Good music and reasonable prices. Recommended. La Magarota C/ murillo, 11 Tel: 665 04 15 08 Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 20.00h to 01.00am. Friendly and bohemian tapas bar with a fine selection of Spanish and international choices, including hams, salads, carpaccios, cold meats and more. Less than

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com a minute’s walk from the Torres de Quart. Fine selection of beer and wines too! La Maruja Plaza de los Fueros, 6 Tel: 654 067 713 www.lamaruja.es L'Ermita C/ Obispo Don Jeronimo, 4 Tel: 96 391 67 59 Saturday... live acoustic music around 21.00h. Mata Hari (La Casa del Té) C/ Portal de Valldigna, 9 Open from 18.00h, closed Monday and Tuesday. Delightful tea hang-out in quiet side street of the Barrio Carmen. Teas from Morocco and Libya.

bar/ second-hand bookshop. Spanish & Italian tapas, beer, wine, bohemian crowd, friendly atmosphere. Closed Monday. Zona Plaza Xuquer

Sant Jaume C/ Caballeros, 51 Tel. 96 391 24 01 Valencia Café society par excellence. Set in what may be the best corner of the centro histórico, this long established café bar has a cosmopolitan crowd, lots of room upstairs and one of the best terrazas in the city. Watch the characters stroll down C/Caballeros. Taberna Cavallers C/ Caballeros, 23 Tel: 96 391 25 16 The wood interior gives a feeling of warmth and modernity. Over 50 tapas to savour. Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 3 910 298 Set in a quiet stree in the historic centre. Friendly owners in an authentic Spanish cafe-bar restaurant now with English-Spanish intercambio every Tuesday from 20.30h. Open from Monday to Saturday from 19h to 01.30h. Traditional tapas to share, salads, cheeses, fondues, bocadillos and homemade desserts. Agreeable ambience and reasonable prices. Picapiedra C/ Caballeros, 25 Definitive of the alternative Carmen scene. Highly popular with students, punks, hippies and adventurous tourists. QArt! Calle de Guillem de Castro, 78 46001 Valencia, España Tel: 963 916 115 Gay friendly, spacious café bar Sol i Lluna C/ del Mar, 29 96 392 22 16, www.solilluna.net Cafe-bar with ample terrace, good crowd of locals and foreigners. Varied tapas and meals to be savoured on balmy evenings. Buzzing atmosphere at night and great music soundtrack too.

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The Lounge Café-Bar Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com Check out their language intercambio nights, live Spanish Primera Liga, English Premier, French, Italian and Portuguese league matches on television.

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C/ Valencians, 4 (Zona Carmen) Tel. 96 114 40 99 Zume C/ Valencians, 4 (just off Plaza Negrito) Tel: 96 114 40 99 Great! Natural fruit juices, crepes, cocktails, teas and infusions. Friendly atomsphere and spacious interior with cool music soundtrack. Big choice of juices from South America, try the Açai Amazonian berry for an energy boost! Run by a friendly Brazilian Team. Open every day Zona Ruzafa Ubik Café C/ Literato Azorín, 13 Tel: 96 374 12 55 Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa. Wonderful, spacious and welcoming cafe-

Gatos Cafe Pub Plaza Xuquer, 9 Set in the beautiful Plaza Xuquer, this is a cafe-bar with everything. Good variety of beers including German on tap and Heineken imports, Gin tonics, cocktails. Authentic Italian pizza and pasta delivered to your table in 5 minutes. Wonderful terraza with outside screens for all football matches including La Liga, Premier league and Champions league. Varied music soundtrack ranging from rock to house. Rocafull Cafe Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community. Zona Plaza Cedro Cafe Infinito C/ Poeta Mas y Ros, no 35 Tel: 617 27 20 42 www.cafeinfinito.net Superb! International multilingual staff with a friendly atmosphere and packed agenda including theme nights, language exchange and live music quiz.Tuesday - Thursday draught beer is 2 for 1. Wednesdays is cinema nights or language exchange. Fridays / Saturdays have delicious dinners and delightful cocktails. Booking advised. Sunday evenings has aperitif and then music quiz at 21.30h. Closed Monday. Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 A meeting point for faces from the indie and electronica scenes. Definitely worth checking. Zona Plaza Benimaclet Tam Tam C/ Emilio Baro, 20 Very special, one of the finest chill out bars in the city. A bohemian hangout with a spacious, soulful interior. Eclectic sounds for an eclectic clientele. One of Valencia’s best kept secrets…

GAY / LESBIAN Adn Pub C/ Angel Custodio, 10 (Barrio del Carmen) Café de La Seu C/ Santo Caliz, 7 Spacious, arty chill out bar, near the cathedral.

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OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Codigo G. Av. Constitucion, 29 (Calle Dr Montoro) Tel: 963920570 / 617109956 www.groovelives.com New disco. ”For gay people”. Open from 01.30h. Free entry with flyer until 02.30h. Funk, house, soul. disco, pop and more. Dark room and VIP room Colectivo Lambda of Lesbians, Gays and Transexuals C/ Vivons, 26 Baix - 1 Tel: 96 334 21 91 www.lambdavalencia.org Magnus Termas (Sauna) Av. Puerto, 27 Tel: 96 337 48 92 Nuncadigono C/ Turia, 22 The latest gay sex-club. Pekado Pl. Vicente Iborra, 9 Tel. 96 392 41 39 The seven deadly sins are served after you enter the gates of hell of this restaurant. Qart Café C/ Guillem de Castro, 80 Sant Miquel Pl. Sant Miquel, 13 Tel. 96 392 31 29 Spartacus C/ Flassanders, 8 Gay sex shop Trapezzio Café Pl. Músico Lopez Chavarri, 2 Turangalila C/ del Mar, 34 Tel. 96 391 02 55 Well prepared Mediterranean dishes. Drag queens sing for customers in this original restaurant. Venial C/ Quart, 34 Tel: 96 391 73 56 The first choice gay venue after hours.

CERVECERIAS

Beer C/ Salamanca, 4 Tel. 96 374 14 31 www.cerveceriabeer.com Facebook Cerveceria Beer. One for the lads and lasses who like a pint and more... Beers from around the world: Czech, German, British, U.S.A., Irish, Danish, Belgian. Every day a free montadito with each beer. Monday - with your beer they invite you to free mussels. Every Tuesday from 19.00h to 24.00h,

TRADITIONAL PUBS Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Dublin House Pl. Patriarca, 6 Excellent! Open from 8.00h – 24.00h and later on Friday/ Saturdays. Dublin House serves breakfasts, snacks and coffees. Set in a tranquil square, a good mix of ages and nationalities in this upmarket pub with a friendly staff. Screens for football matches and all your favourite beers including Guinness! Relax on the mellow terraza or lounge on the classy Chesterfield sofas in the VIPs-style area at the back! Zona El Carmen Finnegan’s Pl. de la Reina Tel: 96 392 28 62 www.finnegansofdublin.es The legendary meeting point in the heart of Valencia for those who like a good pint. Excellent terrace with fine view of the Cathedral. A genuine Irish pub with big screen for sports-lovers who like it live. Spacious and warm interior, good selection of beers and tasty traditional lunches. It is internationally famous for all the right reasons. Great for the craic in the evenings. Live music every week.A classic. O’Hara’s C/ Cajeros, 1 / C/ Danzas, 5 A short stroll from La Lonja and within spitting distance of Home hostel. Celtic tavern with a mellow vibe, and all your favourite beers. Zona Canovas

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Beer from the barrel 2 x1! Wednesday from 21:30 with Patatas arrugadas con mojo picón canario. Thursday has popular beer prices & blackjack at night. Saturday has massage and roller skate raffles! Sunday football live.

Portland Ale House C/ Salamanca 10 Yes! Valencia’s first true American pub, run by a friendly American team with draft beers available, sports and an increasingly mixed crowd of locals, visitors and English and Spanish speakers. They now brew & serve their own beer ! Tuesdays and Wednesdays are international language exchange nights with Orange Academy, Thursdays is couch surfers meeting point and Sundays is the legendary pub quiz! St. Patrick’s Irish Pub Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, 69 Tel: 96 351 36 42 www.stpatricksvalencia.com “A true Irish pub” that knows the craic! Friendly helpful international staff who speak Spanish and English! FREE WIFI to all customers. Open every day from 4pm ‘till late! Cosy interior with 5 rooms and 2 bars. A good mix of Spaniards and expats. We have 5 big screen plasma T.V.s that show all the sporting events (football, rugby, cricket, golf, basketball, etc.)! We have pool, darts, a big terrace and good music (pop-rock from all the ages with Spotify)! Great selection of beers, whiskies, cocktails, including fresh fruit slush, non-alcoholic or you choose the mix! Great snacks, sandwiches, quiche, meat pies, montaditos, tapas, etc. With our fidelity get your 6th pint/mixed drink FREE! Lots of events: Live Music, Parties with prizes.

Open Saturday and Sunday at 1pm for Premier League matches. Reservations at info@stpatricksvalencia.com We show the Rugby World Cup. See website for more details! Zona Ruzafa Liverpool Russafa VLC C/ Sueca, 74 Telf: 674 244 998 English Pub. Everyday from 16.00 - 3.30h. Zona Avenida Aragón Manolo el del Bombo Pl. Valencia Club de Fútbol, 5 Tel: 96 930 460 A traditional Spanish bar with a different interior - a football museum with photos of the legendary Manolo del Bombo, the chap with the massive beret and drum. Just across from Mestalla stadium, a Mecca for football fans from all over the world. Friendly atmosphere. Sally O’Brien Av. Aragon, 8 Tel: 96 337 40 12 Open daily from 17.00h - 02.00h, 03.30h at the weekends. Top one! New ownership, good vibes, great service and plenty of activity! Sally O’Brien has gone up another level with an attractive exterior and two floors with nooks and crannies, separate room for private parties and live football on TV. Erasmus are welcome and the Sunday quiz (19.00h - 21.00h) is a fantastic excuse for Spanish and English speakers to mingle. Cash and prizes for the winners! Sally’s great again! Zona Plaza Xuquer Max Max C/ Vinalopó, 11 (Pl. Xúquer) Tel: 96 362 68 67 http://maxmaxvalencia.blogspot.com Very spacious, wide screen for all sports, pool, friendly staff and good music soundtrack. Good vibes! The Dragon (Bar Internacional) C/ Virgen de Pilar, 12 (L’Eliana) British-run bar with good reputation for food. Popular with the expat crowd from the area.

Restaurants Afro-Cuban Babalú C/ Manyans 17 (next to Plaza Redondo) Tel: 96 315 50 40 ¡Fiesta! An excellent restaurant-bar-club for those who love authentic Cuban food. American Burger King Pl. Ayuntamiento, 19 Tel: 96 352 58 00 Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 108 Tel: 96 362 363 What do they call a Whopper? Foster’s Hollywood Pl. Ayuntamiento Tel: 96 352 02 64 Big portions. Burgers, fries and milkshakes.

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com McDonalds Pl. de la Reina, 15 Tel: 96 392 35 91 Easy to find, with the city’s cathedral as the backdrop. Peggy Sue’s American Diner Calle Carrasquer, 7 (near Torres de Quart) Tel: 96 391 90 18 www.peggysue.es Snooker Burger Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 151 Tel: 96 356 18 25 T.G.I. Friday's Gran Vía Marqués del Turia, nº 36-38 - Cánovas Tel: 96 307 30 97 Tony Roma’s Pl. Canovas de Castillo, 2 Tel: 96 351 34 33 Arabic

Chinese Festin C/ Polo y Peyrolón, 25 Tel: 96 362 98 38 All your favourites: Wan Tun soup, fried rice, beef, shrimps, 15 Duck dishes to choose from. Gran Muralla Pl. Porta del Mar, 6 (next to Juzgados) Open daily from 11.30h to 16.30h and 19.30h to 0.30h. Menu under 6€. Excellent Terrazas Django Pl. Don Juan de Villarrasa, 1 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 327 03 72 Absolutely fantastic sunny terrace to enjoy tasty breakfasts, classic tapas and traditional Mediterranean dishes. French Atmosphére (Institut Français) C/ Moro Zeit, 6 www.restauranteatmosphere.com Open 08.00h to 20.00h, delicious homemade food from expert chefs. Crêperie Bretonne Annaik C/ Bordadores, 4 Tel: 96 153524 Excellently located by the Cathedral. El Bicho Raro C/ Conde Montornes, 9 Tel: 96 392 49 20 German

Sahara (Zona Carmen) C/ del Mar, 52 Tel: 96 352 66 89 Set in a tranquil part of the old centre. Just 2 minute's walk from Plaza Reina.Arabic restaurant with Moroccan chef and owner. Lovely interior with typical low seats and tables. Asian Fusion Banyan Lounge Bar & Grill C/ Comedias, 5 Tel: 96 315 48 90 Located just off the Calle de la Paz. With culinary pick ups from around the world. Nelson Luu Asiatic Cuisine C/ Bordadores, 3 Tel: 96 391 42 26 From London to Valencia, near the Cathedral. Expert cuisine from Asian chef, Cantonese... Sushi & Tapas C/ Salamanca, 10 Tel: 96 061 78 74 Takeaway: 96 011 58 85 www.sushitapas.com 13:30 - 16:00h / 20:30 - 23:30h. Authentic sushi.

Bierwinkel C/ Guardia Civil, 4 Tel: 96 393 42 88 Hearty German cervecería in Benimaclet student zone. Imported beers, German cuisine. Greek Rincon Griego C/ Conde Montornes Tel: 96 394 44 43 Legendary amongst Greek restaurants in the community. Take away as well. Indian / Pakistani

Italian Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento La Nicoletta Pizza ristorante C/ La Paz 33. Oficina: 963253960 - Móvil 608003463 www.lanicoletta.es Verde Rame C/ Martinez Cubells, 4 Tel: 96 351 22 18 Traditional Italian cooking with italian owners. Zona Botánico Mimmo Cantina C/Dr Sanchis Bergon, 24 Tel: 96 315 4968 Movil: 645074435 www.mimmo-cantina.com Italian owned and run, with a lovely setting overlooking the Rio Turia. Zona El Carmen

Brazilian O Rei Da Caipirinha C/ Vicente Sancho Tello Tel: 96 362 59 36 Open daily, Brazilian football memorabilia lines the walls. Cool Brazilian sounds and native staff. Barbecues every Sun at 13.30h.

to order, so your dish can be as fiery or as mild as your palate wants. Authentic, quality Indian cuisine with experienced, welcoming owner & staff. The owner Dhani speaks fluent English & Spanish. Spacious interior, tasty & well presented curry dishes, lovely mango desserts. Evening takeaway service for the Centro Histórico. Lovely terrace. Open daily 8.00h – 17.00h / 20.00h – 24.00h. Lunch menús 6.50€, 8.50€ and 10.50€. Dinner menú 15€ including wine. Curries and rice dishes 6.50€ – 13€. Closed August. Shere Khan (Zona Canovas) Calle Serrano Morales 11 Tel: 96 395 0645 Shish-Mahal (Zona Plaza Xúquer) Calle Poeta Artola, 13 Taj-Mahal (Zona Av. Puerto) C/ Dr. Manuel Candela, 20, Tel: 96 330 62 64. One of the best Indian restaurants along the coast. Authentic Indian cuisine, chefs with 12 years Brit experience. Classic menu with all the favourites: Chicken Tandoori, Chicken Tikka, King Prawn Tandoori, Lamb. Variety of rices, attentive bilingual staff on hand to serve ‘English’ or ‘Spanish’ version of spicy. About 18€ per head. Taj Mahal now has home delivery until midnight for minimum price of 20€. Check out the British and Indian products at their shop next door! Curry powders, cornflakes, ketchup, tinned beans, and loads more. An expat’s dream!

Dhaba (Zona Carmen) Plaza Don Juan de Villarassa, 6 (behind Mercado Central & near Radio City) Tel: 96 391 00 19 www.dhaba.es Everything in Dhaba is cooked on the spot and

Al Pomodoro C/ del Mar, 22 Tel: 96 391 48 00, www.viciositalianos.com. Very popular, good value, great pizza. Bacco d.o.c. C/ Derechos 29, bajo (1 min from La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 19 65 Everyone welcome at this distinctive and very original Italian restaurant in an excellent location. The setting is fun and a little decadent, with stalactites hanging from the cave-like setting and one of the most unique washrooms in Valencia Huge selection of pasta dishes, including lasagne, gnocchi, tagliatelle, penne and bucatini, ravioli. Homemade tiramisu is a decadent treat. Especially popular with a trendy arts crowd, women out in groups and romantic couples. La Pappardella C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15 www.viciositalianos.com.

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La Strada C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77 Excellent! Hip pizzeria and pasta restaurant just a brief stroll from Torres de Quart. 10€ daytime menus, around 15€ at night. Friendly service and tasty meals, popular with couples and groups and bound to be popular over the festive season! English Speaking Waiter. Zona C/ La Paz

La Gñocca de La Tia C/ Verger, 1 Tel: 961 139 930 Relatively new and making a really good name for itself already. In a quiet street, near to C/ La Paz. This is authentic Genoese & Italian cuisine with experienced and welcoming Genoese owners. Lovely terrace. Everyday has a new menu with home-made dishes from pizza, pasta to fish dishes and more. Enjoy their sumptuous 'Ensalada Portofino' too. The evening carta is plentiful with gnocchi, lasagne, ravioli platos as well as 'Tagliere di formaggi' (tabla of Italian cheeses and honey). Choose from Italian red or white wines to accompany your meal as well as beers, cava and some Spanish wines. For desserts, their Tiramisu is a house speciality and they have own homemade 'Torta della Gnocca' just for you. Recommended.

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Accapella C/ Conde Altea, 60 Tel: 96 3748424 A warm welcome from a family run restaurant. Well presented pasta and pizza dishes in relaxing and spacious surroundings. The music is mellow and the interior is gentle on the eye. A qualified wine connoisseur can recommend what goes best with your dish. Wonderful terraza. A good night out… On Wednesdays and Thursdays we invite you to lambrusco. 20% discount on your meal when you bring this copy of 24/7 Valencia. Don Salvatore Italiano C/ Conde de Altea, 41 Tel: 96 334 13 04 www.donsalvatore.com A real treat of an Italian restaurant. Wonderful terrace and bilingual owner, a great Canovas success story. Spot the Valencia footballer! Lambrusquería C/ Conde Altea, 31 -36 Tel: 96 334 07 53 lambrusqueria.wordpress.com/about This is an absolute jewel of an Italian restaurant! Italian-owned and with Italian chefs, it is highly popular with both locals and visitors. It combines traditional Italian cuisine - a wonderful choice of freshly served salads, cheeses, pastas, meat and fish dishes, with reasonable prices so it is great value for money. Wok Italy Mediterranean Take Away C/ Salamanca, 7 Movil: 655 478 021 Great! Italian run, combining Mediterranean ingredients with Asian-style cooking, and using Virgin olive oil for healthy & good value dishes. Zona Ruzafa Capicci C/ Joaquin benlloch, 1 Tel: 963 128 444 / 632 415 409. Near the AVE train station. The original! Authentic 100% Italian, high-quality cuisine. Italian owners, chefs and pizza. Italian Pizzeria Il Bocconcino C/ Quart, 1 Tel: 96 323 03 98 Authentic Italian pizzeria / bocatería run by an Italian family.

Japanese

Kokura Pere i borrego 10 (C/ Alta – Na Jordana) Excellent! The most exotic Maki collection in Valencia. Check out their fusion cuisine with modern ingredients via their web www.kokura.es for delivery or come visit their intimate lounge setting. Experienced staff and a friendly welcome. Samurai C/ Conde Altea, 43 Tel: 96 374 56 52 Sushi Cru C/ Pintor Zarinena, 3 Tel: 96 392 54 92 Great Sushi bar with cosmopolitan staff and hip clientele. Loyal following, Recommended. Macrobiotic Kimpira C/ Juristas, 12 Tel: 96 392 34 22 Macrobiotic food, comfortable setting, now in the old centre. Mexican El Mexico de María (Zona Avda. Aragón) C/ Vicente Sancho Tello, 25 Tel: 96 206 37 27 elmexicodemariia@hotmail.com Friendly Mexican restaurant, superb homemade dishes. El Mexico de Maria has Mexican cuisine with 5 years of culinary experience in Valencia with a fine combination of traditional and fusion Mexian cuisine for their loyal clientele. Taquería el Burrito (Zona Carmen) C/ Alta,12 Tel: 96 113 36 08 Tasty Mexican food & drink. Takeaway service. Organic La Morhada Mercado Cental, Paradas 225 y 227 Tel: 96 382 91 34 lamorhada@yahoo.es Completely organic vegetable & fruit produce at Mercado Central. Home delivery service! Portuguese Café Pessoa C/ Literato Azorin, 2 Tel: 96 341 75 14 Great! An authentic Portuguese café bar/ restaurant with traditional dishes plus modern touches including cod platos at the weekends. Enjoy their tasty salads and quiches during the week.

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com Spanish / Valencian Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Carpe Diem C/ Martínez Cubells, 4 (off Passeig Ruzafa) Tel: 96 342 77 80, www.carpediem-vlc.com A genuine Spanish restaurant right in the centre of Valencia, on a mellow side street, dead easy to find! Friendly service, trendy interior, expert chefs and authentic Valencia cuisine! Enjoy fish dishes, Spanish tapas and rice dishes including paella on their mellow terraza as you watch the world go by. Savour their delicious salads, chilled white wines, and desserts. An international staff are on hand to help you with your choice. Enjoy their Tapas menu. Zona El Carmen 33 Lounge Restaurant C/ San Dionisio, 8 Tel: 96 392 41 61 www.33loungerestaurant.com Mediterranean tapas, expertly made fresh paella, homemade desserts and bossa nova soundtrack. Bajando al Sur C/ Dr. Monserrat, 32 Tel: 96 392 50 86 Bar Almudín C/ Almudín, 14 Tel: 96 392 57 13 Bar Kiosco C/ Derechos, 38 Tel: 96 391 01 59 Great terrace and economic menu del días, a brief stroll from La Lonja or Mercat Central. La Galeria C/ Baja, 38 Tel: 96 3 154 494 Tasty and in the heart of the barrio del Carmen. Run by friendly, welcoming owner Paco and his staff. This Spanish restaurant is highly popular with groups and couples. Lovely selection of salads, cheeses, bocadillos, homemade desserts, menus for groups, live flamenco on Wednesdays, art exhibitions by local artists.

Boatella Tapas Pl. Mercado, 34 Tel: 96 391 13 14 Great tapas bar with all your favourites. Fine terrace and top view. Bocatame C/ Turia, 61 Tel: 96 391 08 70 Bohemian sandwich bar with plenty of choice and space. Bocateria La Vaca Verde Plaza Mercado Mossén Sorell, 11 Tel: 96 3154 061 Check out the international milk carton collection on the wall! Bodeguilla de Gato C/ Catalans, 10 Tel: 96 391 82 35 Try it! Firm favourite amongst locals in the know. Tapas, vino and copas. Real atmosphere… Burdeos in Love C/ del Mar, 4 Tel: 96 391 43 50 Classy wine bar with stylish cuisine. Capdepera C/ Roteros, 9 Tel: 96 315 55 84 Fresh choice of Mediterranean dishes, including Mallorcan specialities. Tasty! Carosel Taula de Canvis, 6 Tel: 96 1132 873 Cool restaurant near to the Mercado central. Authentic Mediterranean dishes with delicious and beautifully presented salads, wonderful paella, informed clientele, spacious and relaxing interior. Valencian chef and English speaking host. Dos Aguas C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

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El Peix Daurat cocina mediterránea y... de más sitios C/Dr.Monserrat,14. Valencia El Peix Daurat C/ Doctor Monserrat 14. Tel:.635 413 476. www.elpeixdaurat.com Open Tuesday to Friday (13.30h - 16.00h Monday to Sunday (20.00h - 24.00h) Wonderful lunch-time paella every Friday afternoon.Superb! By sheer word of mouth, this hidden gem of a restaurant has become a favourite of discerning customers. Chic & tasty Mediterranean cuisine and from around the world. Situated in a quiet street in the old centre, just 2 minute’s walk from Torres de Quart so easy to find. They use different techniques and cooking traditions to create Mediterranean dishes with their unique flavour. They now serve great pinchos & tapas. El Rall Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito. Erba Cipollina C/ Viriato, 7 Tel: 96 392 04 96 Clean presentation, calm atmosphere. Escalones de La Lonja C/ Pere Compte, 3 What a great setting! A terrace by La Lonja. Espaivisor C/ Corretgería, 40 Tel: 96 392 23 99 www.espaivisor.com/restaurante.php Superb, imaginative and tasty Mediterranean dishes.

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La Pilareta C/ Moro Zeit Tel: 96 391 04 97 Every major Spanish city has a tapas bar regarded as ‘quintessential’. Established in 1917, this one is high up on the list in many guides. Veteran waiters serve excellent tapas: habas, ensaladilla rusa and the famous mussels. Open daily midday to midnight just off Plaza Tossal, not hard to find. Now that’s what we call atmosphere...

El Botijo C/ San Miguel s/n www.tascaelbotijo.com Spanish tasca in the Barrio Carmen! Great terraza, delicious tapas, a top ensaladilla rusa and great tabla de quesos too. Cool flamenco, rock and pop sounds, welcoming vibe and friendly Andalucian/Valencia owners. Perfect size portions and informed service. Be sure to try Valencian tinto no. 12! El Generalife C/ Caballeros, 5 Tel: 96 391 78 99 Wonderful terrace, view of the Plaza del Virgen. El Carmen Miranda (food & cocktails) C/ En Plom, 9 Tel: 96 336 62 83 Near Torres de Quart. Great! Run by

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L'Aplec C / Roteros, 9 (near Torres de Serranos) Movil: 696 119986 Bar - restaurant to go for tapas. Open Monday to Sunday from 12 noon to closing. Spontaneous atmosphere, friendly and fun. Home cooking. Drinks and hot tapas with a hint of fun. New and easy to find as it is just a stoneʼs throw from the Torres de Serranos. Nice and spacious interior too! Live music every Wednesday at 20:00h. L' Aplec now has a great terrace with a varied menu for just 10€ with drink included, from Tuesday to Saturday. Enjoy their homemade, fresh and authetic paella that changes from meat to fish to vegetable choices available from Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday has paella by the ration along with your classic Spanish tapas. La Caragola Pl. Mossen Sorell, 9 Tel: 615 992 803 La Cava C/ San Fernando, 20 Tel: 96 392 08 34 La Greta C/ Pere Bonfill, 7 Tel. 96 332 24 47 Alternative vibe, cool music, tapas and open, liberal crowd. Vegetarians are catered for. La Huerta y La Botella Obispo Don Geronimo, 8 Tel: 963 923 705 In a quiet street, just off Calle Caballeros. Valencian cocina includes Michelin trained chefs. Choice wine list too. Menu del dia is 10€. Average price for evening meal is 20€.

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La Lola C/ Subida de Toledano, 8 Tel: 96 391 80 45, www.lalolarestaurante.com reservas@lalolarestaurante.com. Very cool, popular and excellently located by the cathedral tower. A distinctive interior combines minimalism with ‘60s Spanish retro and space for 50 customers. This is ‘nueva cocina española’! Win a free meal for two at La Lola! In what year was Paco de Lucía born? To enter join Facebook 24/7 Valencia with 'like' or 'me gusta' and then Email the correct answer with your full name to: ed@24-7valencia. La Mari y sus tacones C/ Alta, 28 Tel: 96 3156377 Chic yet friendly Spanish tapas and vino bar/restaurant. Las Damas C/ Damas, 3 Tel: 96 352 12 97 Unpretentious restaurant in a quiet corner of town. Good value menu del días for under 8€. La Surcusal C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (at IVAM) Tel: 96 374 66 65 This modern, creative restaurant has become a talking point in and outside Valencia. Not for those on a budget- 50€ a head. La Tarara C/ de la Cruz 4, 646 178 092, 646 524 877 Homemade dishes near the Torres de Serranos. La Xirgu C/ dels Borja, 4 Tel: 96 392 27 35 Very spacious, arty, and buzzing at the weekends with an alternative vibe…

Mediterraniart C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 0 715 790 mediterraniart@gmail.com Great! Open very day of the week, Mediterraniart is an authentic and elegant Valencia chill out bar/restaurant run by a friendly, young and experienced team. Paella everyday, typical Spanish tapas including bravas, calamares, ham and cheese and mediterranean salads and dishes. Menú del día 9,50€ & 14€. Dinners betwen 20-25 €. Mellow & cool music soundtrack with soul, funk, jazz, house and more. Mesclat Doctor Beltrán Bigorra, 10 Teléfono: 96 306 5852 Authentic and wide choice of natural hamburgers. Messana C/ Catalans, 8 Tel: 96 315 59 75 www.resturantemessana.com Neboa Pl. Vicente Iborra, 4 Tel: 96 391 37 21 Atlantic cooking from Galicia. Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 391 02 98 Restaurant area at the back serves homemade dishes. Good value, tasty and good music. Ocho y Medio Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com Creative cooking with Mediterranean influences. Fish and meat dishes with fresh ingredients. Very special. This is a very classy combination of Spanish arrocería with exquisite rice plates and a wonderful ‘carta de diseño’. A beautiful and relaxing interior and wonderful view of the square. There is a menú del día for 15€ and expect to pay between 25€ 30€ in the evening. Great wine list, too.

Los Arcos C/ Blanquerías, 10 Tel: 96 391 71 31 Quality cuisine by the Torres de Serranos. Lolitas & Sibaritas (Paella, Tapas y Copas) C/ Caballeros, 10 Tel: 96 3924495 www.lolitaysibaritas.com Paella every day. Mattilda C/ Roteros, 21 Tel. 96 392 31 68 Creative cuisine.

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com Paparazzi C/ Baja, 42 Tel. 96 315 45 88 New! Set in a quiet corner of the atmospheric old town. Run by a friendly and experienced owner, enjoy wonderful homemade Mediterranean cooking including; Lasagna, Parmigiana, Canellones, Pasta and a lot more !!!!! Business groups and romantic couples are all welcome. Tasty Menu for 13€ every evening. Closed Sunday night and all day Monday. Refugio Restaurante del Carmen C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 77 54 A warm and authentic Mediterranean fusion restaurant with touches of Asia and a new carta, too. See ‘Something Different’ for more details. Restaurant L’hamadriada Pl. Vicente Iborra, 3 Tel: 96 326 08 91 Tasty dishes in a quiet corner of the Barrio del Carmen.

Taberna del Mal Abrigo C/ Almirante, 3 Tel: 96 3 924 684 Great name and good food. Authentic Spanish restaurant and bar with traditional and very spacious interior and serene terraza at the back. Tintofino Ultramarino C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 96 315 39 64 Like a fine wine? Oh, that’s superb! Tapas, cheese, and meat too! Trafico de Bocatas C/ Roteros, 16 Tel: 96 391 91 74 Over 20 years of great sandwiches. Vintara Plaza de la Reina, 19 Tel: 96 392 41 85 Great paella is available from Monday to Friday and there are other rice dishes to be enjoyed as well as fresh Spanish tapas, tasty meat and fish dishes. Winery (Envinarte) C/ Serranos, 6 Tel: 96 391 39 30 A classy winery by the Torres de Serrano.

Harris, this is a classy and welcoming addition to the restaurant scene. Las Lunas C/ Ciscar, 35 Tel: 662 047 091 / 695 192 336 E-mail: laslunasvlc@yahoo.es Great! Brand new restaurant in the cosmopolitan Canovas zone run by an experienced staff. At the bar or in the dining room, you may enjoy an informal lunch or dinner consisting of tasty tapas, as well as the finest homemade meals for their menus, in classic Mediterranean style.

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San Miguel C/ Sant Miquel, 7 Tel: 96 392 31 29 Classy. In the heart of the historic centre, San Miquel has a tapas bar, a wonderful terrace and authentic traditional cuisine. The fact that it is highly popular with locals is a guarantee & a sign of a quality, with paella, arroz a banda and its speciality of 'arroz encebollado' rice with fish & onions. You can also enjoy their 'sangria' and famous 'Agua de Valencia'. Serranos C/ Blanquerías, 5 Tel: 96 391 70 61 Another great Valencia landmark close by the Torres de Serrano. Sesame C/ En Bou, 10 Tel: 96 391 30 62 International cuisine in a quiet corner of the Carmen. Great service. Seu-Xerea C/ Conde Almodóvar, 4 Tel: 96 392 40 00 British-born owner/chef for one of the best regarded fusion restaurants, a minute from Plaza de la Virgen. Creative and affordable. Sidrería El Molinón C/ Bolseria, 40 Tel: 96 391 15 38 Specialities are Cocina Asturiana. Sol i Lluna C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 392 22 16, www.solilluna.net Breakfast from 09.00h to 13.30h, imaginative meals with delicious salads and international dishes. Recommended.

Yuso C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda Tel: 96 315 39 67 The real deal. Valencian chefs and Valencian staff. Superb paella, arroz en fesols i naps, arroz a banda, patatas bravas, salads and more. Classy Valencian restaurant by the old Arabic wall near Torres de Serranos. Homemade food, only open Friday - Sunday. About 18€ a head. Zona Ruzafa Basilico C/ Cadiz, 42 Brunch every Sunday from 11.00h onwards with eggs, fresh bread, delicious juices, salmon and bacon. Big hit with students at only 8€. Cadiz 70 C/ Cadiz, 70 Tel: 96 334 15 74 Excellent wine bar in the heart of Ruzafa district. Cool jazz, quality tapas to savour. Ganxo C/ Literario Azorin, 4 Tel: 96 328 55 48 Run by a Spanish/Irish couple, homemade food in friendly surroundings. Zona Canovas La Reina Plaza de Canovas, 1 Tel: 671 631 314 www.grupolareina.com Run by the talented and popular chef Jim

La Taska Sidreria C/ Conde Altea, 39 Tel: 96 3819 444 www.lataskasidreria.es Every Thursday is cider day, with free cider with your meal. Enjoy the finest cuisine from Northern Spain including well-prepared octopus, cod, sausage and tortilla dishes. Their natural Asturian cider is served in the classic way by the waiters in this friendly and warm restaurant, combining fine service with fresh produce. A wonderful selection of red, white and rosé wines to choose from too. Successfully run by 2 brothers of Asturian descent. If you bring this copy of ‘24/7 Valencia’ with you, you get a free bottle of cider with your lunch or dinner! Zona Rio del Turia La Masia de los Jardineros In Río Túria (Parallel with bus station) Tel: 627 209 992 Peaceful spot away from the crowds. Menu del día for 9.50€, paella, salads, and fideua. Wicky Parque de cabecera - Tel. 656 856 899. Enjoy an ample carta of Mediterranean and meat dishes in pleasant surroundings. Zona Juan Lloréns Amics Meus Cafe C/ Calixto III, 6 Tel: 96 384 55 28. One of the best café-bocaterías in the Juan Lloréns area. Zona Manuel Candela Bodega “El Labrador” C/ Dr. Manuel Candela, 58 Tel: 96 372 75 30 One of Valencia’s very best bodegas, down-toearth interior. Busy at weekends! Essential. Zona Plaza Xuquer Taberna Jos Plaza Xuquer, 13 Reservations: 622 233 101 or 629 255 040

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OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS www.tabernasjos.com Authentic local restaurant in a great area. Zona Cabañal Casa Montaña C/ Jose Benlliure, 69 Tel: 96 367 23 14 Established in 1836, this is an historic bodega and tapas bar, one of the best in all Spain. Over 1000 wines and crunchy patatas bravas, croquetas de bacalao, mussels. Framed posters and photos of Spanish ‘figuras’ and large barrels of wine line the walls. Excellent choice for locals and visitors. Zona Playa y Puerto La Pepica At the Beach - Av. Neptuno, 6 Tel: 96 371 03 66 Legendary paella restaurant with room for 400 guests. Rice and seafood, with paella Valenciana a speciality. Hemingway did eat here!

menus, art exhibitions and revolutionary voucher. Takeaway Prêt-à-porter C/ Murillo 10 ([barrio del carmen) Tel. 963 128 768 www.elpretaporter.blogspot.com Superb! “Quality cuisine from around the world for everbody”. Friendly, experienced and welltravelled chef has fresh & quality international dishes to takeaway including paella, couscous, curry, pasta and more. They also do dishes to order for groups, catering, parties, cakes. Just a stone’s throw from Radio City and the Torres de Quart. Open Mon - Sat / 12:00h - 16:00h Tapas Bars

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Vegeterian Copenhagen Literato Azorin, 8 Tel: 96 3 28 99 28 www.restaurantecopenhagen.com Classy vegetarian with clean interior.Menu from Tuesday to Friday. Carta everynight. All product is bought daily from the local Ruzafa market to guarantee fresh and healthy cuisine. Closed Monday. La Tastaolletes C/ Salvador Giner, 6 Tel: 96 392 18 62 Highly recommended. Emphasis is on tastiness and nutrition. Spinach, musaka, hummus…

Zona Av. Aragón Santorini Mediterranean lounge Avenida Aragon, 18 Tel: 96 3 698 317 Superb! Conveniently near to the Mestalla football stadium and the Cines Babel so a great choice for clients from all walks of life. A lovely Mediterranean restaurant with a great terraza too. Breakfast, lunch and dinner with quality salads, pizzas, pastas and more. Expect to pay between 15 - 20 euros. Good setting, in the exclusive Av. Aragon zone and open from 08.00h to 01.30h

Tel:96 333 66 13 valencia@thaigardensgroup.com Superb! Check out this impressive Thai restaurant in the cosmopolitan Canovas zone. Authentic Thai cuisine by expert Thai chefs with all ingredients imported weekly from Bangok. There is an afternoon lunch menu for 14.60€, from Monday to Friday, including dessert and drink. The carta offers the best of real Thai cooking that truly reflects Thai culture. The setting is truly wonderful, with all the impressive furnishings imported from Thailand. It also very spacious so perfect for groups and couples looking for something authentic, tasty and memorable. A great night out and an affordable day-time lunch menu too. Don't miss 'La Cena de los Sentidos' on the 11th of May.

La Comisaría Tapas y copas ilegales Pl. Arbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 lacomsariavalencia@gmail.com Recently opened and already giving much to talk about, ̔La Comisaria - Tapas y Copas ilegales̓ offers a new concept in gastronomy in the barrio del Carmen.Menus, long drinks or a glass of red wine with your tapa, all in an elegant and welcoming interior, soon you will enjoy the terrace-lounge. Hours: Monday to Wednesday night / Thursday to Sunday 12pm - 01.30am Price per person around 15/20 €. Phone reservations / info: 96 391 07 39. www.lacomisaria.com

shopping On the whole, the Carmen clothes shops are more alternative. The Colón stores tend to be high street names. Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento La Violeta (Flower shop, express delivery) Pl. Ayuntamiento, puesto 2 Tel: 96 352 13 99, 667 326 340 Zona El Carmen Bugalu (retro) C/ Derechos, 22 Tel 96 391 84 49

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Refugio Restaurante del Carmen C/ Alta, 42 Tel: 96 391 7754 The ‘Cooking Revolution’! Refugio is truly a restaurant of the Carmen. Run by a warm, bohemian Valencian couple with years of culinary experience this is now a Mediterranean fusion restaurant with International cuisine. Warm, wooden interior with intimate corners. From Monday-Friday they have a 10€ lunch menu and a plato del dia for 6.50€. Theme nights. Good music soundtrack and mixed clientele. They also do food to order. 14:00h - 16:00h / 21:00h - 24.00h. Open everyday. From Sunday to Thursday, evening menu for 20€. Special midday menus on Saturday, Sunday, holidays for 13€. Group

Thai Gardens Valencia C/ Joaquin Costa,26. Zona Canovas Tel: 96 333 66 13 valencia@thaigardensgroup.com

Thai Gardens C/ Joaquin Costa,26 Zona Canovas

Blue Moon (near Plaza Dr. Collado) C/ Calle Ercilla,1 bajo Tel: 618 495 215 Rock'n'ropa, shoes, accessories, guitars for pin-ups & gentlemen. C/ Ercilla n°1,bajo 46001 Valencia ( near Plaza Dr Collado)

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OCTOBER 11 www.247valencia.com Tel: 96 3 737 267 www.gnomo.es Lifestyle shop, very spacious and attractive interior. LATE NIGHT SHOPPING E C O S H O P P I N G

bluemoonvalencia@yahoo.es www.facebook/BlueMoonValencia Clothes imported from England, the United States and France. Shoes include Irregular choice, Poetic License and Pepe Milan. Accesories from French designers, Très Noir hand-made glasses and vintage guitars. Confettis C/ Quart, 69 Mobile: 687 100 608 www.confettis.es A shop for all the family with party ‘piñatas’. Cup Cake C/ La Paz, 36 Tel: 96 352 01 95 www.cupcakevalencia.es Emeeme 1964 C/ Numancia, 1 Tel: 96 315 40 53 Welcoming artisans have opened a genuine Valencian ceramic print shop. La Room (Unisex T-shirt shop) C/ Estameñería vieja Nº2 (local 2) Tel: 96 315 58 13 www.boomlapop.com La Tenda de Roba C/ Trench, 2 Tel: 96 392 56 48 Quality jeans and cords. Great prices & service! Madame Bugalu C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic!

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Naturalmente Eco shopping Plaza Doctor Collado, 6 (behind La Lonja, near to Cafe Lisboa) Tel: 96 105 08 79 www.naturalmentevalencia.com Naturalmente Eco Shopping is a lovely little shop with plenty of charm, set in the historic centre of Valencia, Spain. The concept is fashion with an ecological conscience. Clothes, decoration and fashion accessories are made with organic materials, eco-sustainable and recyclable avoiding using chemical substances that contaminate the atmosphere. The shop therefore contributes to the conservation of the environment by maximising the use of biodegradable and recyclable materials. Brands: Skunkfunk, Ethos Paris, El Naturalista, Vaho Works, Grimal2, Velo-re, Jiro-belt, Marron Rouge, La Mediterranea. Urban Klan (Skate wear / Hip-Hop) C/ Museo, 5 Zona Colon

Mercado de La Pulga C/ San Fernando, 22 Tel: 96 3 918 215 Wonderful and spacious shop and just a stone̓s throw from the Mercado Central. You will find plenty of T-shirts, mugs, jeans, musical instruments, toys, fashion accessories, posters, postcards and more delights from around the world. Helpful, knowledgeable staff and a nice mixed crowd of locals and visitors. This is a shop for everyone! Just 1 minute̓s walk from Plaza Ayuntamiento. Monki C/ Calatrava 11, bajo Tel: 96 392 45 16, www.monki.shop

Vips Marqués del Turia, 49 Tel: 96 352 96 01 Open all week and all year, from 09.00h till 03.00h. Restaurant stays open till closing-time. Good selection of magazines, DVDs, CDs and confectionery.

Ann Summers Paseo Ruzafa, 16 www.annsummers.com Valencia’s erotic shop for women. Benetton C/ Don Juan de Austria, 28 Tel: 96 351 44 04 Cupcake Valencia C/ Colon, 2 Tel: 96 352 01 95 www.cupcakevalencia.es El Corte Inglés C/ Colón 1 / Colón, 27 Tel: 96 315 95 00 Emporio Armani C/ Colón, 66 - 68 Tel: 96 394 29 52 Foot Locker C/ Colón, 7 Tel: 96 394 47 02 Mango C/ Colón, 31 Tel: 963 528 858 Zara C/ Colón, 11 / Colón, 18 C/ Don Juan de Austria, 22 Zona Campanar Mercado de Campanar Avenida Tirso de Molina, 16 www.mdf.es Zona Ruzafa Gnomo C / Denia, 12

Discos Amsterdam Nuevo Centro Avenida PÍO XII, 2-4-6, Local 80 Tel: 96 348 39 65 www.discosamsterdam.tk R´n´B, Reggae, psychedelia, garage, rockabilly, metal, noise, blues, alternative, glam, power pop, indie uk and more. Secondhand CD̓s, vinyl and rare DVD'S too! Fnac C/ Guillem de Castro 9-11 Tel. 96 353 90 00 Impressive collection of many types of music upstairs. Pop, classical, jazz, rock, etc...

CLASSIFIEDS APARTMENTS TO RENT 40 flats Av. Instituto Obrero, 20 www.40flats.com 50 flats C/ Espinosa 13, (esquina Gran Vía Fernando el Católico) Tel.: (34) 96 323 95 50 www.50flats.com BEAUTY & HEALTH CARE Oblivium C/ Hospital, 6 Tel: 96 392 61 59, www.centrooblivium.com Oblivium is a relaxation centre specialized in flotation therapy and situated a 4-minute walk from Plaza del Ayuntamiento. BOOK SHOPS Casa del Llibre Passeig Ruzafa, 11 Tel: 96 353 00 20 Spanish bookshop is a very welcome addition for English speakers / readers everywhere. Over 20,000 books in English, including art, music, literature, science, education. Fnac C/ Guillem de Castro 9-11 Tel. 96 353 90 00 Upstairs you will find a good collection of English books including language aids, travel guides, novels past and present, art books… Kanda Books C/ Tapineria, 18 (near Plaza Reina) Tel; 639 740 746 www.kandabooks.com Please support your local second-hand bookshop. Plenty of titles in English and more. Leolo Libreria infantile y juvenile internacional

OCTOBER 11 24/7 VALENCIA LISTINGS C/ Turia, 50 Tel: 96 3 15 40 24 ww.librerialeolo.com Great international bookshop for children, teenagers and parents. Staff speaks French, German, Spanish and English. Just 3 minute’s walk from Torres de Quart. Sahiri C / Danza, 5 ( near to La Lonja) www.sahiri.com Alternative bookshop, vegetarian restaurant and cafe. Slaughterhouse Librería y cafetería. C/ Denia 22 - 46006 Valencia 963287755 www.slaughterhouse.es One of Valencia’s hippest hang-outs in the bohemian Ruzafa barrio. Great art books and good choice of exotic teas. BIKE HIRE

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VIU ecològic CONSUM Respons a ble Ecorganic Avda. Blasco Ibañez 66 bajo / corner of Polo y Peyrolón Tel: 96 3 892 003 Open Monday to Friday 9:30 - 20:30h Saturday 10.00 – 14.00h Sunday Closed www.ecorganicweb.com Great! Spacious ecorganic shop with a wonderful selection of quality goods for all of your needs. Good variety of healthy breads and cereals, pastas, organic vegetables & fruits, herbs, natural cosmetics, vitamin supplements, macrobiotic, gluten and sugar –free foods, childrens’ food, fair trade products, books and magazines. Friendly, helpful and experienced staff, this is a wonderful shop and highly popular with locals and visitors. Discounts for cyclists! FOOTBALL CALENDAR

Orange Bikes C/ Editor Manuel Aguilar, 1 (next to Mercado Central) Tel: 96 391 75 51, www.orangebikes.net Valencia, with its flat landscape, excellent climate, bike lanes and compact size, is a cyclist’s dream. Orange Bikes is a modern, reliable and friendly shop with bikes to hire from 12€ a day. Electric bikes and repairs also available and easy to find! English, Spanish spoken. Recommended. Monday to Friday 09:30 h - 14:30 h / 16:30 h - 19:30 h. Saturday 10:00 h - 14:00 h. Closed Sunday. BRITISH FOOD.ES Set in the delightful Mercado Central, Pasillo Luis Vives, 209 - 211. Including PG tips, HP sauce, Vimto, Fray Bentos, Branston, Homepride, Hartley's, Paxo. DVD HIRE Version Original (Zona Carmen) C/ Turia, 26 Tel: 96 338 08 55 www.version-original.es

sábado 10 sep 22.00 Valencia – Atlético domingo 11 sep 16.00 Racing – Levante martes 13 sep 20.45 Genk - Valencia 17/18 sep Sporting - Valencia Levante - Real Madrid 21 sep Valencia - Barcelona Rayo - Levante 24/25 sep Sevilla - Valencia Levante - Espanyol miércoles 28 sep 20.45 Valencia - Chelsea 1/2 oct Valencia - Granada VALENCIA CF Mestalla stadium, Aragón/Facultats metro, lots of buses incl. 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 79, 80. Tickets available from the ticket office at Mestalla, club souvenir shops, La Caixa and selected tobacconists. Tickets from €20 except vs Barcelona. LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11/70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram. Tickets usually from €25, Madrid game more expensive. Plenty available at ground on matchday. Hairdressers Emilio Pl. Mercado, 12 Tel: 96 392 45 67 Welcoming atmosphere, mosaic interior

Alternative Anti - Pain Centre Tel: 633231220 Specialised in pain treatment. Money back guarantee. Providing exceptional value. Centro Flow Pilates, Yoga, Siestas with meditation. Fluent English Speaker. Fullyqualified. Based in the centre. Tel: 626 118 641 flowcentervlc@gmail.com Pilates Classes Tel: 637242227 Forming groups now. Good value classes with experienced teachers. Notice the difference! Call Marta. The Grinberg Method C/Bolsería 17 -1 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 626 542 097 www.grinbergmethod.com email: novella@MetodoGrinberg-esp.com HOSTELS Home (Zona Carmen) Pl. Vicente Iborra Tel: 96 391 37 97 C/ La Lonja, 4 Tel: 96 391 62 29 www.likeathome.net One of the funkiest hostels in town set in the heart of the centro histórico. Run by people who are well-travelled and it shows. Cool, comfy furnishing and bright interiors really do make you feel at home. All your backpacker needs are catered for: Television, DVD, books and Internet can all be enjoyed. Hostal Antigua Morellana (Zona Carmen) C/ En Bou, 2 Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com Single: 45-55€, Double: 55-65€. Eighteen rooms in an 18th century building with 21st century comfort. Air conditioning and TV in all rooms. Unfussy, comfortable and excellently located. Hostal El Rincón (Zona Carmen) C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€ Indigo Youth Hostel (Zona Carmen) C/ Guillem de Castro, 64 Tel: 96 315 39 88 www.indigohostel.com. From 13€. Nest Youth Hostel (Zona Plaza Reina) C/ de la Paz, 36 Tel: 96 342 71 68, www.nestyh.com HOTELS Hotel Las Arenas ***** Eugenia Viñes 22-24 Tel. 963 120 600 Hotel Meliá Valencia Palacio de Congresos***** Avenida Cortes Valencianas, 52 Tel: 902 14 44 40 Neptuno **** C/ Paseo de Neptuno, 2 Tel: 96 356 77 77 www.hotelneptunovalencia.com Petit Palace Bristol *** C/ L’Abadia de San Martín, 3 Tel: 96 394 51 00, www.hotelpetitpalacebristol.com

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net (David and Jeffrey). Psychology and Gestalt therapy consultation. TATTOO SHOPS X TATTOO C/ Quart, 48 Tel: 96 391 40 65 TRANSLATION SERVICES

LANGUAGE SCHOOLS English Classes Experienced teacher and teacher trainer. Business, general and conversational English. Recommended. All levels. Tel: 67 21 62 2 32.

C/ Doctor Modesto Cogollos 6 y 8, Valencia 46021.

Glenburn School of English C/ Doctor Modesto Cogollos 6 y 8 Tel: 96 393 35 88 www.glenburnschool.com English school with welcoming atmosphere and experienced native staff offers courses at all levels for adults and children and prepares students for FCE, proficiency and E.O.I. exams. Offers Spanish for foreigners, French and German. Excellent translation.

The L@undry Stop C/ Baja, 17 Tel: 96 391 35 28, 687 255 275 Open daily 09.30h ‘till 22.00h! (Sat&Sun: 14.30h ‘till 22.00h). Valencia’s first cyber Laundromat/Laundrette! The L@undry Stop is a different place where you can surf the web, chill with a drink or read a book while your clothes get washed. Washing 5€, Drying 3€, Soap .50€, Internet .50€/20 min. PRoperty This is Valencia Tel: 622 230 597 www.thisisvalencia.com info@thisisvalencia.com We have a relocation and property service. Flats, houses and chalets for sale and to rent within a 30km radius of the city. Let us know what you are looking for, chances are we will already have something to suit on our books - but if we don’t we’ll find it for you. Valencia Property Tel: 96 166 28 92 www.valencia-property.com www.houses-for-sale-in-spain.net information@valencia-property.com Finding you more than just a home in Valencia. Get the lifestyle information too.

Glokalize Language services info@glokalize.com www.glokalize.com Tel-Fax: 963267303 Mov: 630572355

*_Translators' Congress comes to Valencia_* For the first time, the world's biggest human translation website is holding its Spanish congress in Valencia. Prestigious speakers from the region and Spain will be talking to linguists from the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy and Greece, among other nationalities. Organised by Proz.com and Glokalize.

VALENCIA WEBSITES www.247valencia.com Valencia’s latest website! We now have each month’s entire edition of 24/7 Valencia magazine available on the world wide web.

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Lenguas Vivas (near Ángel Guimerá) C/ Palleter 43 - 45 - Tel: 963821058. An increasingly popular academy which offers Spanish, English, French, Italian and Chinese courses/translations. Groups or private classes for all ages and from all backgrounds welcome. Preparation for DELE, Trinity, TOEFL and TOEIC exams. Highly-qualified and native teachers in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

Individual and group therapy in English terapiados.net terapiados Centro de Psicología y Terapia Gestalt C/ Juan Llorens, 44, 1A (Valencia) In La Canyada (Paterna): Calle 301, 26 Tel: 96 305 60 65 Site: http://terapiados.net Email: terapiados@terapiados.

www.thisisvalencia.com thisisvalencia.com is the finest independent guide to the city and beyond with a wealth of information about the city and countryside of Valencia, exclusive interviews, updates, blog, forum and more! Recommended by ‘The Times’ and ‘Lonely Planet’. www.valenciawebtv.com Tel: 672 238 015 info@valenciawebtv.com Valencia Web TV is a travel and cooking channel webpage. Photo Mateo Sanchis © 24/7 Valencia 2011

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Back to Normal After the frantic game against Racing Santander, Valencia have settled back into their usual mode of effective but not eye-pleasing football. The second game of the season promised to be a cracker as the visitors were Atlético Madrid, a team that have spent quite a lot of euros this summer in search of that elusive Champions League berth. Arda Turan and Diego are two top-class players and the fact that they went and spent 40 million euros on a forward (Falcao) shows that the colchoneros ‘va en serio’ this season. The Chés started the better of the two sides in what was a cagey match, both keepers being tested in the first half without being beaten. Sandwiches were still being

consumed at the start of the second half as Miguel whizzed down the right wing and crossed a sublime pass to Soldado, who obliged by heading home. Only then did Atlético manager Manzano decide to bring on his new signings of Turan and Diego but they found the Valencia defence resolute, led by Rami and Ruiz. And thanks to some fine saves from Guaita, the blanc i negres held on for the full three points. They then travelled to Belgium for the first match in this year’s Champions League against group minnows Genk. Unfortunately, it was one of those days that nothing went right. Valencia had control of the game but were incapable of making it count, their best chance was a superb overhead kick from centre-back Rami that rattled the crossbar. If it hadn’t been for keeper Diego Alves right at the end, then the team may have left Belgium with ‘nul points’. The draw, however, was seen as two points dropped rather than one point gained.

Valencia’s first away league game of the season saw them off to Asturias to take on Sporting Gijón. The first half was all Valencia who controlled the ball quite brilliantly; Sergio Canales started his first match in Valencia colours and was instrumental in the fine first half display. Lord knows what the Sporting players added to their half-time cuppa but they came out in the second half a different team. If it hadn’t been for Guaita in the nets, the Chés could quite easily have lost the contest, but the young Valencia keeper was faultless and yet again his team took the spoils. Then came the Big One, Valencia against Barcelona in Mestalla. After witnessing the stumbling performance a few days before, many could be forgiven for fearing the worst as the league champions stepped onto the pitch. Almost immediately those fears were dispelled as Valencia went for the jugular. Tactically, Emery was spot on and Guardiola was not. The Barcelona manager’s policy

twentyfoursevenvalencia 37 Alba vs Mata of playing three defenders meant that with Jordi Alba and Mathieu doubling up on the hapless Mascherano at makeshift right back, Valencia got to the byline time and time again. After eleven minutes Mathieu beat the defence and crossed in for the unlucky Abidal to score in his own goal. However, Barça are champions because they never lie down and they came right back to equalise barely a minute later. Valencia, however, maintained their intensity and were rewarded ten minutes later when Pablo knocked home yet another cross from the left wing. The Catalans were somewhat in disarray and in the last minute of the first half Soldado had a chance to make it 3-1 but failed to connect. The Catalans re-formed at the break and came out meaning business. The Chés were lucky to only concede the equaliser in the last 45 minutes and even had chances of their own but a 2-2 draw was a fair result.

the equal of the English visitors. After the break it was a different story. Chelsea dominated the game and if it hadn’t been for a magisterial performance from Diego Alves, VCF could have been four or five down. The Brazilian keeper literally had the game of his life but was still incapable of stopping a Lampard shot that gave the visitors the lead. With three minutes to go, Kalou inexplicably handled the ball in the area, Soldado converted the spot kick, and a 1- 1 draw almost tasted of victory. Granada were the team’s next opponents in Mestalla and after Sergio Canales’ first goal for Valencia after only three minutes, a stroll in the park seemed on the cards. As we have seen recently, when Valencia take their foot off the pedal they usually encounter problems, this time was no exception. Granada fought back and dominated the second half and were extremely unlucky to leave Valencia with nothing to show for their efforts.

Three days later they went to Sevilla and played as bad as they had played well against Barça. They were lacklustre, slow and seemingly unmotivated against a Sevilla team who used all their guile to get Aduriz sent off after they had already had two of their own players shown the red card. The reactions of Navarro and Escudé in getting Aduriz into the early bath should be punishable, too, but this is Spain and disgraceful, unprofessional behaviour seems to be rewarded here rather than punished. Sevilla won after Banega failed to convert a penalty and Valencia suffered their first loss of the season.

October will see Valencia travel away to Mallorca and Zaragoza whilst home games against Bilbao and Getafe will show us if they are capable of maintaining their impressive run. The most important fixture will be in the Champions League away against Bayer Leverkusen, where a point would be important and three would be a godsend. As I write this, Levante UD are co-leaders of La Liga with Barcelona, having beaten Betis away from home!

A few days later Juan Mata came back to Mestalla, this time dressed in the colours of his new team, Chelsea. The first half saw Chelsea come out stronger, although when the home team reacted, they were

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COMMENT La Albufera

The Big Picture As Valencia has found itself increasingly on tourists’ itineraries, it is also becoming far more common to find oneself dodging tourists’ cameras on its streets. One has to scoot around people taking photos so as not to appear in other people’s cherished images for decades to come. When I lived in the centre of Barcelona many moons ago, I was accustomed to this phenomenon of living in a place that people like to photograph, but now I find I have to get used to it again. People who live near famous landmarks around the world know what I’m talking about. A simple walk to the grocer’s or the baker’s or whatever becomes a complex, zigzagging route as you dodge the lenses or mumble, “Sorry”, as you inadvertently cross their path. Or you may even be stopped several times to take snaps yourself. A cantankerous friend of mine who got fed up with this used to take the photos and cut off the smiling people’s heads in the picture. Of course, this was before digital cameras when you had to wait to get the pictures developed. Said friend is a complete Luddite and when I last met him he was still developing his own photos in a dark room at home, so he may be in for a shock if he’s still continuing such antics.

Having said that, you don’t need to have a foul-tempered local to screw up your photos when on holiday. My friends do that for me. I can’t stand going on holiday with people who don’t know how to take a half-decent photo. My last holidays were spent in the Pyrenees amid awesome alpine scenery, quaint old cottages and tumbling waterfalls. But did my friend get any of this into the photos? Of course not. Why include an imposing 3,000-metre mountain in the background at the top when you can get the sight of railings and rubbish bins into the frame at the bottom? Why bother with a 2,000foot ravine on my left when there’s an elderly lady’s back on the right, along with her plastic shopping bags? This particular friend’s apparent theory on photography seems to be: “Get Gary in the middle.” She slyly ‘forgot’ to bring her own camera, too, so she obviously appears in more photos than me, and without the appearance of railings, other people and plastic bags to boot. Of course, these days it’s obviously getting more and more difficult to take a quaint photo without modern life intruding anyhow. One may want to take a photo of an old Valencia traditional barraca house with its typical pointed gables, but of course you have to crane your

neck so as not to include the TV aerials, surrounding cars or the kids playing games on their mobile phones. Then again, some people seem to want some cheesy proof that they were there. I remember going to Río Mundo by a stunning waterfall in the Cazorla National Park, where I saw people queuing up…to take their photos beside a sign saying ‘Waterfall’ in front of a rock wall. The fact that they could have set up such a photo in their garage at home didn’t seem to bother them. The sign seemed to be proof enough, without bothering to include in the photo the thundering, imposing waterfall cascading beside them. Taking photos on holiday is indeed a little like getting a trophy to take back home and say, “I was here”. For this very reason, I personally think you should get yourself in the photo if possible, as there will always be better photographs than one’s own to buy on postcards, for example, or simply see them on the Internet. Of course, if you’re visiting a city such as London or New York you can always ask the police for the CCTV footage and hence piece together a video of your entire stay. This would be without sound (as far as I’m aware), although

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as Jackie Mason once said, “Anyone who speaks good English here must be a foreigner” anyhow. Depending on the district, you can take photos to make out you visited Bombay, Hong Kong or Italy, too. The fact is that globalization has brought with it a creeping uniformity in big cities, which are becoming more and more similar to one another. A walk around the souvenir shops of Paris, Rome, London, Barcelona and, yes, Valencia, soon reveals that such trinkets are exactly the same with a different city’s name emblazoned on them. Even the more hippy shops seem to be completely in touch via Internet, churning out the same handcrafted products. The great landmarks themselves, after being seen a thousand times on the Internet before you see them in real life, cease to have the same impact. This is why, when I visit a city unknown to me, what I like most is to discover the bars, the markets, the people and, if possible, the countryside. I find this to be a far more educational and entertaining experience and perhaps the only way of still finding differences in an ever more homogeneous world. So if you’re visiting Valencia for a few days, whilst the imposing City of Arts and Sciences is certainly worth seeing,

my advice would be to wander around the Ruzafa district and have a drink or a bite to eat. I used to live in Barcelona after the Olympics, when the city had a real bohemian feel to it that has sadly since disappeared, and I have to say that this area of Valencia reminds me of the Barcelona of the ‘90s with its mixture of young foreign artists in bohemian haunts and yuppie wine bars, sitting happily side by side. The leafy Cánovas area is like a smaller, slightly cheaper version of Barcelona’s Eixample district, too, but without the latter’s bustle and pretentiousness while retaining some first-class restaurants for dinner. Between the river and Ruzafa you’ll find Valencia’s city centre and the famed Carmen district; again, reminiscent for me of Barcelona in the good ol’ days and the place to be for a night out. There’s also the great Central Market here, where you can see and taste what the locals eat. Curiously, in a newspaper survey, the barrio of Valencia that got the most votes by its residents as feeling happy with where they live was Benimaclet. This area is really a small town that got swallowed by its big brother’s expansion. It appears on no tourist itineraries but its bars are well worth visiting at night for the atmosphere created by the local mixture of students from the nearby campuses and the working class regulars. The plazas around Avenida Blasco Ibáñez are also trendy and well-priced due to

their student population, if a little more up-market and leafy. Incidentally, don’t be surprised if you hear people say they’re going for a stroll, a game of football, or even to park their car in the river. Said river has no water since the floods of ’57, which led the authorities to divert it south of the city. It is now a park, where you can see the locals “in their sauce” as we say here, rollerblading, jogging, having a siesta, playing the bongos, chatting heartily at the same volume as the bongos, or just chilling. You can even see open-air cinema here in summer, the kids can scramble over a giant Gulliver lying pinned to the ground, while others play baseball, American football (heavy sigh from author) or do athletics. There are also one or two bars away from the noise of the city all around, and often a fair of some sort, too. For me, this is what I visit a city to see. And if I have to use Photoshop to erase the rubbish trucks, McDonald’s signs, supermarket trolleys and postcard stands that my friends insist in photographing alongside me, at least I’ll have some memories other than spending my time trying to take photos that look like postcards. Gary Smith

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CLUBLAND Another summer has come to an end in Valencia and what a summer it has been. The city goes from strength to strength with its array of night & day parties (never forget your sunglasses on a weekend), terraces and ice- cold mojitos to keep cool whilst dancing away. The city is going back to its roots as a 24-hour party city. Since my last article we have hosted the European Formula 1, held two internationally renowned festivals; FIB and Arenal Sound, enjoyed creativity and VIP parties for Fashion Week and Design Week, whilst fitting beach time where we can. It’s a hard life for us hardcore few, DJing and hosting these events. Now, with the weather cooling, the many dormant winter clubs are re-opening their doors with new parties and events and I hope to give you a good mix of what is available in October. I am going to start from the heart and introduce you to Miniclub (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 111), now in its third year and it has started September with a bang. If you are into your underground house music with a top sound system, then this is the place to go with an array of international DJs such as Marshall Jefferson, Funk D’Void and Daniel Kyo. Good nights to catch this month will be the 21st with Lalupa Records and Daniel Kyo on the 22nd. (facebook.com/Miniclubvalencia) As we are in the Blasco Ibáñez area, I will let you know of some alternative suggestions if Miniclub is not for you. Right next door to Miniclub you will find Murray Club (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 111), which always has a queue outside for people wanting an alternative music night till very late. Music is a mixture of indie, rock, pop and electronica with a live karaoke rock band every Wednesday to back you singing! (www.myspace.com/ murrayclub33rpm) Now directly across the road you will find Rumbo 144 (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 144). They host packed parties there from Wednesday to Saturday night. Expect a lot of commercial dance music and very international student crowd partying till the early hours. (www.rumbo144.com) La3 (C/ Padre Porta, 2) re-opened their doors in September with their great venue

near the port that hosts a mix of live bands and indie and electronica in the main room and a further two rooms with a mix of underground house music and rock/pop. For September, we even saw 2ManyDJs live, packing out the venue and we hope to see more high-profile artists passing through their doors this year. For October, they welcome Crystal Fighters from the UK on the 14th and the Oven Club there presents one of Spain’s hottest producers at the minute, Nacho Marco, for his Loudeast label night on the 15th. (www.la3club.com) If you are looking for nightclub towards the centre of town and you are in the Ruzafa area then I highly recommend you visit Excuse Me! (C/ dels Tomasos, 14).This club has pushed their style of night to great success, making it original and attracting even international attention from such DJs as Prins Thomas. Find upstairs a mix of rock, pop indie, soul, groove and even ‘60s music, and downstairs an original sound of nu, Italo and space disco. My recommendations will be the 11th for Residents Night and also the 28th for Orxata Sound System after party for something different. (facebook.com/excuseme.valenciados). Also in Ruzafa, run by the good people of Groovelives, is the brand new XtraLrge Playground (Gran Vía Germanías, 21), Valencia’s latest multi-use club, with three distinctive rooms and more than 600 metres of floor to share. See Facebook Xtra Lrge XL. If you are near Plaza España, then Rich (C/ Convento Jerusalén, 55) is located towards the main train station. This converted theatre is elegant and one of my favourite, visually appealing nightclubs. They welcome a new Friday night party called ‘Random’ that aims to offer something different and look to bring some great DJs and producers to Valencia. They opened their night last month with one part of the group Hot Chip, Al Doyle, to a packed crowed. Resident DJs including local talent and good friend DJ Fono will offer a night of dirty beats to keep you on the dance floor. If you want something more commercial at Rich, go on a Saturday for a night of commercial R&B, hip-hop and dance music. (facebook.com/randomvalencia) The Carmen is the old town and is the trusted source for an option full of bars, restaurant and clubs with heaving streets

every weekend. To find the best venues to meet international crowds and funky beats, get to Fox Congo (C/ Caballeros, 35) and Johnny Maracas (C/ Caballeros, 39) or Bolsería (C/ Moro Zeit, 12). Finish the night at Social Club 47 (C/ Quart, 47) or Music Box (C/ Pintor Zariñena, 16) for a mix of rock, pop, indie and dance music. The latter is near the Torres de Quart, so easy to find. Open till 7 a.m.! Red VLC (Av. Cortes Valencianas, 58) is one of the newer bar/clubs in Valencia located next to the Hotel Sorolla in the north of the city in the trendy Zona Palacio de Congresos. This venue has become a popular venue due to its luxurious décor and popular dance music on the weekends and also a great venue to visit during the day. Do not be put off by its location not being so close to everything, as you will not want to leave once you get there with their high quality of soulful and funky house from top DJs such as Robin Orlando, Carlos Jean, Dom Scott and the Sassol Crew. (www.redvlc.com ) Finally, to finish off my list of places to visit in the city I have to mention the big guns of the city. Las Ánimas offers a wide array of venues in the city and offer deals within each location. They recently acquired a new nightclub called Superclub 95 (C/ San Vicente, 95) located within walking distance to Rich. Find three rooms of mixed music with a fantastic main room and LED show. Mya is located in the City of Arts and Science, which is a fantastic location to see at night. Beautiful club with fantastic sound system and expect great funky house with beautiful dancers on the stages around the dance floor. (www. grupolasanimas.com) Well, I hope that this give a broad outlook what is going on in Valencia. Once we get further into winter we will see these venues get better and better. Feel free to Twitter me any questions or comments and I’ll get right back to you. See you on the dance floor

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Au contraire to the rest of the world, as I most often am, I am taking October, and not September like everybody else, as my Back to School month. For some bizarre reason I made a complete pancake of my 2011 holiday request when I put it through in December 2010, and found myself stuck at my desk for the entire duration of June, July and August. When I could have been enjoying a long fortnight basking in the Summer sun along with all my friends, had I thought about it properly back at Christmas prior, I was instead dragging myself to The Bank every day, in 40º heat and a suit and heels. Fun. However, every cloud has a silver lining, the glass is half full and all that jazz, and luck would have it that I happened to coincide with my jet-setting bosom buddy Lolita for my ‘Summer Holiday’ – a week off at the end of September. She works very strange hours and in very strange places, and has free time at some of the oddest moments of the year, and so was as delighted as I was to find someone to holiday it up with somewhere ‘in Europe’, as the Americans say. I sat at my iMac for days on end, scouring the Interwebs for interesting destinations, desperate as we were to get out of Spain, disconnect from Valencia and be forced to try our hands at a foreign language (or at least point at a menu for a foreign waiter). It was fairly late notice, so my number one destination, Croatia, the new luxe hotspot on the Med, was by that time way off-budget, and we ended up getting cheap-ish Ryanair flights to northwest

Sicily for a week of sun, swimming and spaghetti. The fact that Lolita had just got back from Milan and had had quite enough of the Italians for one month was beside the point, and we lounged by a pool in the delightful fishing town of Marsala, sharing the hotel with hundreds of middle-aged military. We thought at first they might be on a stag do, then realized they were far too well-behaved at 11:00 pm on a Friday night to be doing anything else but working. Luckily they kept to themselves and we had free range of the hotel for most of our stay. We took a one-carriage train to Trapani (the driver actually leant out the window to us to call out the train’s destination, very Dolce Vita) and watched some hunky international sailors at the Extreme Sailing Series, sampled some mulberry granita in the ever-so-pretty port (N.B.: Granita is basically granizado. With bits in.). We took tacky touristy photos on church steps, in Roman gateways and on seafronts. By boats. We ate enough carbs to give Dr. Atkin a coronary and slept enough carb-overload-induced naps to never need a siesta again. It was gorgeous, and just what we needed. Plus we got to catch up on all the gossip as we girls do so enjoy, and put the world to rights over copious glasses of wine (and not just Marsala – that is one strong alcoholic beverage!). Once back in Valencia, I had a few days left over to sort out some paperwork, do some more sleeping, see some friends and catch the ever-amazing 2ManyDJs at

La3 – that club is really upping their game this season, kicking off with the genius Belgian brothers who absolutely packed out the floor and had all the little Valencia hipsters with their non-prescription glasses and ankle boots with shorts forming a queue right round the block to get in, the presale tickets having sold out four days before. October is a great month to party, as the summer terraces close their doors and the nightclubs open theirs, with new management, new DJs, new flyers and well, same old crowd. The clever people down at Rich Club have got their finger on the hipster button now that Piccadilly is closed, and have started a new indie / electro night called the Random Fraternity on Fridays, but you can still glam it up with the chic elite and get down to some house music on Saturdays as per last year. It’s a great spot and very central, which is always a plus! The old Indiana site, Superclub 95, is back, too, under the Ánimas umbrella, and the girls and I checked it out last Saturday. Apart from an unfortunate incident with a silly drunk girl who'd forgotten to put clothes on over her underwear – I mean, not to sound like an old biddy, but really? A corset and hot pants in 2011? – who elbowed me in the chest ‘by mistake’, we had a fabulous night. Now that Mango and not only Zara but the whole Inditex group is offering online sales, one has no excuse to look in the slightest bit shabby ever again. Have it delivered to your home or pick it up from your store of choice for no extra charge! I already have my eye on some lush leopard print booties (Mango), an amazing pair of gold – yes, gold! – skinny jeans (Zara), a sparkly lurex jumper (Stradivarius), some ‘70s flared jeans (Zara again) ... And while I'm on the subject, another dangerous (for your credit card) newbie to the Interwebs is Amazon.es. In case you're wondering what to get me for Christmas this year, I'd suggest Mad Men, Grey's Anatomy, Fringe, Big Bang Theory... box sets of the lot, please! Also the new Lenny Kravitz album, an iPod dock, a new Blackberry cover... I'm sorry, I think it’s my Back to School Syndrome. I'm feeling nine years old again, next I'll be wanting new pencils, shiny new shoes, a new backpack, new folders and some New Kids on the Block stickers to adorn them with... Anita Darling Photo Mateo Sanchis. Article © 2011 24/7 Valencia

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A VALENCIA STORY

No Ham, No Life... by D. Blackwell

“Negligee,” George corrected in a French accent, without opening his eyes, then went back to sleep. “Yeah, she was wearin’ one of them. And she says to me, ‘Fix me teeth and I’ll fix you.’”

PART 2 The following Friday rolled around. The three of them met up at the Bodegueta, the only place still willing to put up with their drunken antics. It was also one of the few bars where you could close the shutters and play with the gypsies until daybreak. They decided to go at it and drink until the place closed, then head out and take anyone else that was up for it. The New Zealander, Morgan, happened to be in that night causing the usual fuss. His Spanish was elementary, but his personality beat his language skills, and allowed him to make it evident how belligerently he viewed other mortals. George could never quite put his finger on what it was that made him such appealing company to the bodega crowd. Granted, he was larger than life, as they say, and his drunken antics and mood swings made for an interesting night, but George was just a little too cultured to buy into it. He seemed so uncouth. Morgan, though no one ever knew it, was particularly fond of George and secretly desired to be like him some day and settle into a life of delicate spectacles, as opposed to the more likely scenario of playing out the rest of his life like a Viking barbarian. His wild red hair, always flailing out of control, often retained the pearls of spit that he spewed forth incessantly in his rants against everything and everyone. He drank like a fish and, despite his aggressive posturing, never hurt a fly. Javi, more than anyone, adored Morgan. And, in keeping with his love of jazz, he

also had a deep affection for the English language, mainly fostered by a total ignorance of it. Morgan and Javi seemed to meet about halfway in their inability to master the other’s tongue and the ability to match each other drink for drink. So, Morgan was enlisted to join them on the drive down to Javi’s hometown. None of them seemed to care that they were all too drunk to drive, or that the car they had borrowed had no suspension. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way,” said Morgan, downing the dregs of a bottle of vodka he had got on tab from Isabel, the owner. Isabel smiled fondly as she opened the shutter to let them out, the stars in the sky blurred to all. They were like her little drunk children, off on a school trip. Morgan kissed her on the cheek a little too fondly (she was twice his age) and they were off. The suspension-less car promised a bumpy journey. Javi drove and Morgan insisted on riding shotgun, claiming to be the world’s best navigator, before promptly falling into a noisy sleep. His snoring blended with the hum of the highway and soon sent George off to slumber land, too. That left just Javi and Miguel to chew the fat. Friends for years, they were happy listening to each other’s stories over and over again without admitting to having heard them before. To kill time Javi began: “You know when I was an apprentice dentist, the first job they gave me, know where it was? The red light district. Yep, that’s right. I turned up and there was this old whore, face pretty past it but everything else in the right place, y’know. She was in this black slip, what d’ya call them…erm, neggelejers…”

Javi slapped the steering wheel and turned round, flashing Miguel his gold filling. “Ooh-eeh, boy! That’s the stuff right there. Sixteen years old, first ever job and I got laid no more than walk through the door. That’s what it’s all about, my friend. My formative training was all done on hookers and I never earned a penny but, man, I raked up some good experience right there, I tell ya.” Miguel couldn’t really match Javi’s racy stories. Nothing really interested Miguel except flamenco. He spent all his free time studying the masters and learning the classic lyrics. He was one of the most well-informed singers in the city, but for some reason no one liked to play with him. Maybe it was partly due to the fact that he wasn’t much fun to be around. His singing tone was a little old fashioned and nasal, and he never really let loose. The people getting the gigs were technically much worse than him, and less knowledgeable, but they knew how to rip it up and put on a good show. Miguel didn’t really care for all those fireworks because he sincerely believed he was better than all of them and one day history, or God, would prove him right. After Javi got bored of recounting his adventures, Miguel started talking about how he’d managed to get his hands on some rare recordings of ‘Terremoto.’ It wasn’t of any interest to Javi but it was nice to listen to something as the scenery rolled by. And anyway, the radio was fucked.

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OCTOBER 2011 OCTUBRE 2011 WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 5 BLACK NOTE: Folk Jazz Arabe 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Ra-zz 23.30h Gratis. JUEVES / THURSDAY 6 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Celia Romero, Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar y Chicho (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: DJ session 23.30h Gratis. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Party 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.30h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 7 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: IQ (jazz quartet) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Keck, Júlia Jimeno, Isabel Julve y Bettina Flater (flamenco desde Madrid) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / Future Funk Session Gratis. EL LOCO: Marah (rock & roll) 21.30h 16€ (anticipada) / 20€ (taquilla). EXCUSE ME?: Midnight + Vladimir Dynamo 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Santi Navalón y Miguel Ángel Casany (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Mandievus 23.30h Gratis. LA3: La1: Glimmers (desde Bélgica) + Obtuso / Hipsters Club: Hell Boys + Pierrecle (desde Francia) / Piccadilly: Cinnamon + Slash PD 1.00h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Layabouts + Welcome Dynasty (indie rock) 22.00h 8€ / 12€. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 8 BLACK NOTE: Son del Barrio (Latin desde Cuba) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Pau Viguer Trio (jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Keck, Júlia Jimeno, Isabel Julve y Bettina Flater (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Rocksteady Beatz 23.30h Gratis. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Sputnik DJ 23.30h Gratis.

LA3: La1: ElyElla DJs + Dani Less / Oven Club: José María Aboga + Kike Vega + Mario Males / Piccadilly: Miss Yuls + Slash PD 1.00h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Brighton 64 + Second Coming (pop-rock-mod) 22.30h 11€ / 15€. SUNDAY / DOMINGO 9 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Eugenia Sancho (jazz y boleros, vocal – piano duo) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.30h Gratis. MONDAY / LUNES 10 BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Matt Wilson 21.30h 10€. RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday 23.30h Gratis.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 14 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Manouche Machine Jazz Quartet (jazz gitano) 23.00h 8€ / Fiesta de Lindy Hop 00.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel ‘El Gato’, Dani de Manuel y Almudena del Valle (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / Future Funk Session Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Albert Sanz y Matt Baker (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Pon Top Sound 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Fuel Fandango en concierto 21.00h 10€ / Crystal Fighters DJ set (desde UK) + Xharles Boina / DJ Soak + … / Cover Garden DJs 1.00h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 15

BLACK NOTE: 2 Animales (rock acústico) 23.30h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Resident DJs 24.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Óscar Peñas Quartet con Jason Palmer (jazz) 21.30h 13€ Aforo Limitado. LA3: La1: Ley DJ + Catalina Isis / Ximo Noguera + Sergio Máñez 1.00h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Jony Amador, Juan Carlos Amador, Alba Díaz, Antonio Moreno, Ángel Moreno y El Bareta + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.30h 7€ con consumición. WAH-WAH: La Rana Mariana (mestizaje) 22.30h 8€ / 10€.

CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Pepa Blasco (jazz vocal) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Isabel Julve, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Roots Africa en concierto 20.00h / DJ session. EL LOCO: Rubik + Pretty Becky Band 21.30h 10€ / 14€. ELECTROPURA: Zachary Cale + This Frontier Needs Heroes (desde EEUU) 20.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Mr. Choose + L’Enfant Terrible + Le Lizard 24.00h. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. LA3: Maadraassoo + Obtuso / Nacho Marco 1.00h.MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. ROCK CITY: Lujuria + VX 21.30h 15€ / 18€.

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SUNDAY / DOMINGO 16

BLACK NOTE: Corinna Braun (funk desde Alemania) 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Clem Snide 21.30h 15€ / 18€. JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Ra-zz 23.30h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: 7a Brasil (Brazilian) 20.00h 8€. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Haydn String Trio Selections (chamber music cycle) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. MIRROR: The Mission + Gene Loves Jezebel (desde UK) 20.00h 30€ / 35€. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.30h Gratis.

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JUEVES / THURSDAY 13 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Fernández Reyes, Manuel Reyes y Cristina Simón (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: DJ session 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Paul Collins (power pop) 22.00h 12€ / 16€. JUANITA: Reggae Party 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.30h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 17 RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday 23.30h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 18 JIMMY GLASS: Sirvent / Fumero / Xirgu Trio (jazz) 21.30h 12€ Aforo Limitado. MIRROR:

twentyfoursevenvalencia 47 Babasónicos (rock desde Argentina) + Love of Lesbian 21.30h. RADIO CITY: Kallardó con Rafael Vargas 'El Chino', Miguel Pérez, Pepe Pérez y Dani de Francisco + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.30h 7€ con consumición. WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 19 BLACK NOTE: Kallardó (flamenco) 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Ra-zz 23.30h Gratis. JUEVES / THURSDAY 20 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Marisa Gallardo, Juanma Maya y José A. de Torres (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: DJ session 23.30h Gratis. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Reggae Party 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.30h Gratis.UBIK CAFÉ: Folk-Jazz-Arabe 20.30h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 21 BLACK NOTE: Julio Galcerá y Mala Seguida + DJ Quique Lledó (rock) 23.30h Gratis. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Thais Morell (quartet, Brazilian) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Óscar de Manuel presenta ‘New Flamenco Quartet’ (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro 23.00h 6€ + consumición / Future Funk Session Gratis. EL LOCO: Airbag + Los Brackets 22.00h 12€ / 16€. 47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Albert Palau y Joan Soler (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Miquel Injection 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. PALACIO DE CONGRESOS: Michael Nyman 21.00h 35€ y 20€. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 22 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Thais Morell (quartet, Brazilian) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana, Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar y Rober Molina (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Dani Garuz + Banda en concierto 20.00h 6€ / Martin Plan-B + DJ Manuel Fonki Cheff 23.30h Gratis. ELECTROPURA: Llum en concierto 20.00h Gratis / DJ Juan Vitoria 24.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Sais + Gonzo in Vegas 24.00h. LA3: DJs 1.00h. MUSIC

BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. OPIUM JAZZ (CAFÉ LA LINTERNA): Clandestine Kings 21.00h Gratis. PALAU DE LA MÚSICA (Sala Iturbi): Mónica Naranjo (pop, música film noir) 50€ y 38€. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Javier Vargas, Carmine Appice y Paul Shortino (versiones rock classics) 22.00h 20€ / 25€. SUNDAY / DOMINGO 23 BLACK NOTE: Melomans (a cappella) 20.00h 8€. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Lochlainn (folk) 19.00h 6€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.30h Gratis.

23.00h 6€ + consumición / Future Funk Session Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Aftershow Orxata Sound System con 2Chutas DJs + Hibai + Biano + Plan B + Culomono 24.00h.47 CLUB: DJs 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Saul Ska-ba 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. OPIUM JAZZ (CAFÉ LA LINTERNA): Festival Rockin’ Valencia 21.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Pennyroyal Tea (versiones/tributo a Nirvana) 22.00h 8€. SATURDAY / SÁBADO 29

BLACK NOTE: 2 Animales (rock acústico) 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Alela Diane & Wild Divine 21.30h 14€ / 18€. RADIO CITY: Jony Amador, Juan Carlos Amador, José Antonio, Chicho y Marisa Gallardo + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.30h 7€ con consumición.

BLACK NOTE: George Mileson (tribute a Bruce Springsteen) 23.30h 10€. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Nora Pastor Quintet (jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Serena, Amaro Carmona y Manuel Reyes (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Dwomo en concierto 20.00h + Dwomo DJs. EL LOCO: Festival Urbano Valencia con Shining Crane + Átomos DJs 22.30h Gratis con invitacion. JUANITA: Reggae Session 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 1.00h. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. OPIUM JAZZ (CAFÉ LA LINTERNA): Festival Rockin’ Valencia 21.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Historias del Lado Este + Fuck Knights / Artistas Invitados José Manuel Casán (Seguridad Social) + Carlos Segarra (Rebeldes) (rock & roll) 22.30h 10€

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SUNDAY / DOMINGO 30

JUANITA: Miércoles al Soul con Chicho Solaz 23.30h Gratis. MIRROR: Bonnie Prince Billy 21.00h 20€ / 24€. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Razz 23.30h Gratis.

CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Otras Músicas: Solera de Salero (jazz/flamenco/bossa) con Icia Casado, Sergio Calero y Eduardo Cuevas 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Bohemian Night (string quintet, ciclo de música cámara / chamber music) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Mr. Killmanjarto 23.30h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 24 BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday 23.30h Gratis. TUESDAY / MARTES 25

JUEVES / THURSDAY 27 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Folk-Jazz 23.00h / 00.30h 6€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Esther Garcés, Johnny Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza y José A. de Torres (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: DJ session 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Comienzo Jimmy Glass Jazz Festival (jazz contemporáneo). Hasta 18 noviembre. JUANITA: Reggae Party 23.00h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Electro Mestizaje con DJ Gypsy Box 23.30h Gratis. FRIDAY / VIERNES 28 BLACK NOTE: Nu Niles + DJ Quique Lledó (rock) 23.30h 12€. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Lucilla Duarte, David Muñiz y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro

MONDAY / LUNES 31 BLACK NOTE: Tonky Jam (Open Jam Session) 23.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Feria del Disco 20.00h. EXCUSE ME?: Son of a Witch (Halloween night) 24.00h. JUANITA: Halloween Party con Rocksteady Beatz 23.30h Gratis. MUSIC BOX: DJs 1.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Pornographies + Dressed in Black (tributes a Cure y Depeche Mode) 22.00h 7€.

RED VLC Fantastic! Situated in the trendy Palacio de Congresos zone, RED VLC is a 1000 square metre, multi-use area and a great addition to the Valencia scene. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the RED BAR with their unique interpretations of traditional dishes, a finger buffet and a sushi bar. This is quality cuisine at affordable prices. At RED GIN, you can savour a gin and tonic at the bar or be seduced by their innovative cocktails or mixed tropical drinks from 19.00h – 2.00h. Club members can enjoy exclusive access to VIP areas, live jazz, soul and chill out entertainment and champagne... From Thursday – Saturday, 24.00h to 7.00h, you can groove all night at RED DISCO to urban sounds and enjoy international DJ's like Carlos Jean spinning the latest grooves with the best dance music of the moment and stunning audio-

visual technology, too. Parking is free from 22.00h to 7.00h! RED EVENTS is really special. This is a space that can convert your business, brand, product or private party into an 'evento' to remember. It's the perfect place for business meetings, conventions, events or social acts. Covering all your needs and available all week, from Monday – Sunday, and all day until 24.00h. You can find all the programme of special events, live music nights and invited DJ´s on their web page. See the website www. redvlc.com for more details, to make your reservation and to join RED VLC.

RED VLC Avda. Cortes Valencianas, 58 Tel: 96 346 61 28 - Móvil: 605 709 403 www.redvlc.com

Quality Mediterranean restaurant in an emblematic square in the historic centre. Recommended in the Michelin guide 2009/2010 Meat dishes, Rice dishes, Fish dishes, Foie and chocolate desserts are all specialities Expect to pay between 30-50 euros Warm interior and good service Jazz music soundtrack 13.00h -16.00h/ 20.00h -24.00h Open everyday