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“EL PLAN PERFECTO”

Cena Mejicana + Copas & Rock'n Roll c/ Pérez Escrich, 13 - 17, Valencia Zona Juan Llorens

ENJOY AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN DINNER @ LA VENGANZA DE MALINCHE AND THEN SOME GROOVY ROCK‛N’ROLL SOUNDS @ MAGAZINE CLUB

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LaLola Restaurante Quality is written with a ‘Q’ and highlighted in the colours of flamenco …the colours of LaLola Restaurante. Set in the heart of Valencia, in the historic centre by the Miguelete and Cathedral of Valencia, you will find LaLola Restaurante. At LaLola we are developing a different concept of ‘nueva cocina’, offering a dynamic and creative space which knows how to combine the traditions of classic flamenco with the modernity of the 21st century. Our cuisine is also adapting to new tastes and current styles. We attempt to provide a carta full of new aromas and tastes and have succeeded to the extent that we were awarded the ‘Q’ quality award by the Instituto para la Calidad Turística Española (Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality). In our carta you can also find dishes recommended by the Healthy Heart Foundation of Valencia and menus of gluten-free dishes adapted for celiacs. Our commitment to healthy eating is such that our carta indicates which dishes are low in cholesterol, salt and fats. We guarantee there are vegetables and garden products in our starters, all of them prepared with fresh ingredients in season and locally produced. Our chefs also follow strict guidelines based on healthy eating in designing and preparing the recipes to avoid an increase in fat content because at LoLala we like to look after you. Our superb location makes LaLola the ideal restaurant for a successful night of wining and dining out. A place where you can enjoy a live flamenco show, personalized and friendly service and an excellent cuisine, which all combine to make your experience a unique and memorable one. If that wasn’t enough, with the arrival of good weather, one of the most distinctive parts of LaLola is its terraza. Our terrace has witnessed an infinite number of events and presentations, from weddings to press conferences, but most of all, it

has been a place for intimate, romantic and passionate moments with you, the customer, playing the leading role… because at LaLola you are truly the most important ones for us. For all these reasons and from what our clients tell us, Lalola has become known as a restaurant where you can relax and have a good time with your friends, enjoy fine service and listen to live music performances sure to make your evening one to remember. LaLola Restaurante. Nueva Cocina Española y de Mercado. C/ Subida del Toledano, 8. Tel: 96 391 80 45; www.lalolarestaurante.com; Facebook. com/lalolavalencia; @LaLolaValencia; lalolarestaurante.tumblr.com Open every day from 13.30h – 16.00h and 20.30h until closing time. I n this month of Fe bruary we encourage you to try the lunchtime menu at LoLola and invite a friend for free. Two of you can eat for the price of one (a 15€ lunch). If you tell us the phrase of the week, you can invite your friend. You’ll find the phrase of the week on: www.lalolarestaurante.com facebook.com/lalolavalencia twiter.com/lalolavalencia foursquare.com/lalolavalencia

For those couples in love, during the long St Valentine’s weekend (Thursday 14th, Friday 15th, and Saturday 16th), we have prepared a romantic menu for 25€ per person which includes a glass of cava, a natural oyster, an aperitif, one starter, a main dish and dessert.

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Editorial FEB 13

‘IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, PLAY ON’

CONTENTS EDITORIAL - 5 VIDAS DE VALENCIA - 6 ART IN VALENCIA - 7 BENIMACLET - 8 VALENCIA MUSIC - 10 RYANAIR - 11 FOOD - 12 RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH - 13 CHILL OUT - 16 FEBRUARY 13 LISTINGS - 17 ARTS & theatre - 17 live music - 19 clubs - 20 chill out - 21 GAY / LESBIAN - 23 TRADITIONAL PUBS - 24 Restaurants - 24 shopping - 29 CLASSIFIEDS - 29 PERROS DE VALENCIA - 34 VALENCIA FOOTBALL - 36 24/7 VALENCIA PARTY PEOPLE - 38 COMMENT - 40 VALENCIA WORLD - 42 WOMAN - 43 VALENCIA NIGHTLIFE - 44 MAP - 45 AGENDA . CLUBS & LIVE MUSIC - 46 ADVERTS - 48

ISSUE 145 FEB13

Some critics controversially claim that William Shakespeare was actually the Spanish writer Cervantes, who died around the same time. However spurious the claim, Shakespeare certainly liked his wine and song! Valencia has plenty of these two things to enjoy and more… Slowly but surely leaving the blues of winter behind us, we salute all of our loyal readers living in this sunny region. We’re so big-hearted we’ve decided to dedicate this colourful issue especially to all of you love, love, lovers. Happy St Valentine’s Day! ‘24/7 Valencia’ is recommended by the local, national and international press. This includes Levante - EMV, Superdeporte, Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, Time Out, Let’s Go, The Times, The Guardian, CNN.com, Thomas Cook, Business Traveller Magazine and many more… On the food front, you’re in for a treat with a review of Mediterranean restaurant ‘Carpe Diem’ with really authentic pizza and lovely rice dishes too. In Chill Out, we enjoy great vino tinto with superb tapas at the classy and welcoming ‘La Comisaría’. We also have a ‘Valencia World’ interview with Paquito, owner of Bar Las Torres, which now has a fresh & attractive twist on traditional Spanish tapa. On our food page, chef Helen Westwater has a

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Jamaican recipe for us all, which you will find at ‘La Ola Fresca.’ Check the agenda at the back for a packed programme of live music and clubbing nights. We also have an exclusive interview with ‘Diouke’ a highly talented Valencia based Afro-Jazz fusion trio who are promoting their latest album with some impressive shows around the city. Sports lovers are in for a treat with exclusive photos of Valencia CF in action against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. For things to do in Valencia, check out our February listings for café-bars, tapas bars, pubs, restaurants, clubs, intercambio nights, shopping and more. See our classifieds section for something a bit different. For nightlife lovers, we have an exclusive photo collection of ‘24/7 Valencia party people’ in action as well as an expert review of Valencia nightlife by DJ and clubber galore John Treacy. In Woman, the legendary Anita Darling does birthdays in style! Roll on spring… “Love is a spirit all compact of fire” (Venus and Adonis, 151) William Shakespeare See you in March for Fallas! 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, Helen Westwater, Amparo Oliver, El Gazza, Mateo Sanchis, D. Birch, John Treacy, Tanaka, Christophe Polin, Nona B. Romero. distributed by: groovy cat Ltd. “FSC certified forest products are verified from the forest of origin email: ed@24-7valencia.com móvil: 650 639 177 online: www.247valencia.com through the supply chain. The FSC label ensures that the forest products used are from responsibly harvested and verified sources.”

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VIDAS DE VALENCIA

Swing

Petanca en Llombai (C.Valenciana)

Feria

Arroz con bogavante

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ART IN VALENCIA

‘AFTER ALL, TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY’

JORGE PINEDA Hasta 5 abril

IVAM C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 386 30 00 www.ivam.es

LA PRESENCIA Y LA FIGURA Hasta 21 abril

MUSEO DEL CARMEN C/ Museo, 2 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 1 922 640 www.consorciomuseos.es

LA HABANA DEL FLACO

MANOLO VALDES

SALA PARPALLO (Muvim) C/ Guillem de Castro, 8 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 388 37 47 www.salaparpallo.es

ALMUDIN Pl. San Luis Bertran, 1 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 352 54 78

Hasta 24 febrero

Hasta 31 marzo

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Ameba

Stéphanie Cadel et la Caravane Photo © Olivier Pagès

BENIMACLET OPENS ITS DOORS Born and bred in Benimaclet, ‘24/7 Valencia’ writer Nona B. Romero gives us an exclusive inside look into one of Valencia’s most happening barrios. History says that Benimaclet was an independent hamlet of Muslim origin, situated on the outskirts of Valencia and conquered in the 13th century by the Christian King Jaume I. Benimaclet managed to maintain its independence until 1882, when it then became a district of Valencia. It retained its own district town hall until 1972, when it was fully absorbed as a barrio on the outskirts of the city of Valencia. Agriculture has been one of its economic foundations since the barrio came into being. The boundaries of the fields are marked off by the roads, paths, trails and irrigation canals. Thanks to the participation of residents of the barrio after months of mounting tensions, a system of urban gardens have been established that conceive of agriculture as being in tune with the young, urban rhythms of the barrio. Situated to the north of Valencia’s centre, Benimaclet is one of Valencia’s barrios

with the most individual character. You can arrive here by metro via Línea 3 (direction of Rafelbunyol), the tram or the 70 and 10 buses. It’s truly one of the most well-connected and accessible barrios in Valencia. The life of the barrio has changed with the arrival of students, especially Erasmus and Spanish university students and young families, too. Thanks to these changes, Benimaclet has risen from its ashes. In Benimaclet, we can find classic local bars that have seen the area evolve over the years including Tam Tam (C/ Emilio Baró, 20), with a unique terrace and a bohemian atmosphere. If we then head in the direction of C/ Barón de San Petrillo we will find Terra (C/ Barón de San Petrillo, 9), a collective space characterized by a strong social conscience and deeply involved with the local culture. Just in front of us in C/ Barón de San Petrillo, 14 lies the emblematic building of El Musical de Benimaclet, founded in 1910. There are few locales that have managed to re-invent themselves as well as this one has, with an ample programme of events, screenings of documentaries and a varied menú del día, too. You can find all of their events on their Facebook page. Finally, one of the spots

with most character and tradition in the barrio is the legendary El Glop located in Plaza Benimaclet 1, an ideal place to enjoy a few beers in an alternative and different atmosphere. Another classic meeting point is La Bodega (C/ Alegret, 2) with a relaxing little terrace and really charming interior, it’s a unique bodega to enjoy a glass of wine in good company. Benimaclet is a barrio very much connected to culture and proof of this has been the opening and success of various multi-discipline spaces over the last few years. One of the most interesting ones is Kaf Café (C/ Arquitecto Arnau, 16). As you enter you will find board games, at the bar there is a list of exotic teas to choose from and you can also enjoy tapas while listening to great music. Their free library is immense. What better homage to Franz Kafka than this wonderful café-bar! They also offer weekly live concerts, talks and imaginative crochet lessons every Monday. If you’re looking for a more minimalist and eclectic hang out, Chico Ostra (C/ Músico Belando, 15) is your best option. The white walls and varied interior complements well the selection of interesting books and second-hand clothes on sale. Don’t miss Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

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Plaza Benimaclet

El Glop Protest for urban gardens

La Alegre Conchita

out on this place, they do great mercadillos that are a lot of fun and photographic exhibitions that do not leave anyone indifferent. They offer snacks, sandwiches, a carta of teas, as well as locally brewed, traditional Valencia beer. Every Sunday morning you can enjoy a good session of gin & tonics here, too! Another hidden surprise is Café Cronopio (C/ Barón de San Petrillo, 46). Their main focus is recycling and you’ll find yourself at home here. The atmosphere is really warm, there is a stage, library, games and they organize concerts and exhibitions. Don’t miss out on their beers, cold meat dishes and exquisite tostas. You are sure to return here! In C/ Enrique Navarro 8, just before you get to the El Musical building, you’ll find London, a local with a British vibe, which offers intercambios in EnglishSpanish. Good music, nice vibes and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. It’s just one of the treasures of the barrio that will surprise you. There are two other options on the other side of the tranvía; one is Café de las Luces, (C/ de la Guardia Civil, 4) situated in the park of the Guardia Civil. The interior, decorated by students from the Fine Arts College, is magnificent and the terrace is next to the huge park. It has a wide variety of infusions and cocktails and a mellow vibe. The other option takes us to C/ Daniel Balaciart 3, next to Av. Primado Reig, it’s Café de l’Alba, the unmistakable café del piano. It’s a classic café-bar with

benches, cushions and it’s perfect for a midday beer after having visited the local rastro. If you’re visiting Benimaclet at dinnertime, you’re going to have a fair few to choose from. In C/ Reverendo Rafael Tramoyeres, you’ll find up to three restaurants. The first is the asador (grill-house) Viejo Barrio, (C/ Reverendo Rafael Tramoyeres, 5) a small restaurant with a lot of personality and good service, too. You will love the variety and quality of their meats and if you prefer something lighter, their pumpkin ravioli is a treat. Just next door to this, the famous little Italo-Argentinean pizzeria-restaurant Bajo Flores (also C/ Reverendo Rafael Tramoyeres, 5) is a recognized classic of Benimaclet. Its romantic atmosphere will transport you; do not miss the opportunity to try their provolone or empanadas. Remember to reserve here because their pizzas have proved to be a great success, it’s been here for eight years and there must be a good reason for this. If we continue on to the corner of C/ Baron de San Petrillo, there is an original crepería called Uma Crepes & Pastas (C/ Reverendo Rafael Tremoyeres, 11) really worth checking. The atmosphere is colourful and urban and immediately captivating. Their starters are delicious and the choice of crêpes on offer makes it difficult to decide which one to savour. The proof of Benimaclet’s increasing choice of things to do in the last few years

is reflected in bars like La Gramola, En Babia, El Club de los Poetas, Fusionarte, Swan, El Carabasser, La Kañamera, Biocafé, L´Esplai (hamburguesas caseras), La Ola Fresca, Ameba… multi-discpline spaces and open to all. Also don’t forget Goatxa, with naïf-style shirts, fun and at reasonable prices, too. La Alegre Conchita is more than just a sex shop for women, it has workshops and activities, too. La Traca is a really impressive bookshop and enjoy La Coqueta, a new concept of hairdressing in the barrio with a relaxed, eclectic atmosphere. If you would like more information about these places and their agendas, you can find up-to-the-minute details of daily activities as well as emerging artists in www.benimacletentra. org. Another interesting link is www. lomejordebenimaclet.com, where you can find a lot of offers, like MagaCim, the television project for children of the barrio. Finally, we can say that Benimaclet is not just a market garden. Culture and tradition are working together thanks to various projects that have injected life into a very special barrio, where there is room for all alternatives.

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VALENCIA MUSIC

DIOUKE

DIOUKE Interview with Matthieu Saglio of Diouke Who are Diouke? A few years back, not long after Abdoulaye N’Diaye arrived in Spain, we got together to jam and try a few things out musically. At the first session, we spent nearly four hours just tuning the kora! We connected right away and soon started playing with the percussionist Osvaldo Jorge. Later we invited the pianist Alex Conde to join the project. The sound was quite electric with keyboards and drums and was named Ecumene. After a while, the project cooled down a bit and we started it up again two years later with another concept in mind and the addition of Carlos Sanchis on accordion and harmonica. The idea was to go for an acoustic sound this time round and I believe it’s a really attractive combination. We added various guest star musicians to this ‘base trio’ for the recording: the Israeli percussionist Itamar Doari (who has collaborated with Avishai Cohen), drummer Jesús Gimeno (veteran of the Valencia band Jerez-Texas), Cuban saxophonist Roque Martínez (a wild sax player) and singers Thaïs Morell (from Brazil) and Damilola and Morenike Otusemade (from Nigeria). The truth is that I love seeing such a disparate mix working so well on the same record with such natural fluidity. What are influences?

your

inspirations

Basically, the original songs are by Abdoulaye with the exception of one of mine (“Miba”) and one by the trio (“Malengue”). The arrangements were done by Carlos and myself. I’ve always been fascinated by Abdoulaye’s natural mastery in composing melodies and riffs that are both simple and very seductive and yet also open to a lot of instrumental interpretation and interaction. I believe that the magic of African music is there: this ease in combining with everything. How do you find Valencia as a place to play live music? Valencia is very ambivalent. On one side of the coin, it is a hotbed for musicians and groups playing at a high level in many different styles. This is something about Valencia that is very well known all over Spain. It also has an ample audience who are very open to many different types of music and a dedicated, warm audience for live music, too. However, despite these supposedly ideal conditions…there is a total lack of support from the institutions. Musicians are really living through disturbing times that make it very difficult for them to make a living from their profession. The festivals are disappearing one after the other. Cultural Centres are left without a budget for programming concerts, as if they were empty shells. And the smaller halls are fighting day-to-day to survive.

and

Where can we see Diouke play in Valencia in 2013?

I believe that what is important is what each musician brings with their sensibility, creativity and musical baggage. The production work consists more in filling out, solidifying and giving unity to the group’s sound. The idea was to use Abdoulaye’s material, which is very African, as a musical base but to give it a quite open treatment.

We play the Instituto Francés (C/ Moro Zeit, 6) in the Zona Carmen on March 1…with the whole band! Take us through the album “Diouke”: Lima A very soft, acoustic ballad.

Matthieu Saglio's other band ‛Jerez Texas’ in concert 8, Friday and 9 Saturday, February @ Sala Russafa C/ Denia 55 23.00h 10 euros

Fallou Gallas The album’s hit. It's a party track, with a happy chorus and lots of percussion. Malengue A composition written by the three of us, with harmonica and Caribbean rhythms. Miba A song of mine that is rather distinct from the rest of the album. It’s jazzier and completely instrumental, with keyboards and the collaboration of Cuban saxophonist Roque Martínez. Yema Like a piercing primitive blues, full of melancholy. Artou It starts out almost mystically, as if the cello and Abdoulaye’s voice were recorded in a cathedral. And suddenly it goes more uptempo and segues into a devilish rhythm. Chouli A sweet and relaxing little ballad. Mame Yi Based on a traditional riff, with voice and chorus. A classic example of a multi-cultural fusion. Toubanka The final ballad of the record. Based on a traditional ballad for kora and featuring Brazilian singer Thaïs Morell to finish off the album. You can hear the whole record on www.matsag.com/diouke Diouke are Abdoulaye N’Diaye: kora, voice Matthieu Saglio: Violoncello, vocals Carlos Sanchis: accordion, harmonica, keyboards Interview by Owl / Article © 2013 24/7 Valencia

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FOOD

La Ola Jamaicana... Jamaican Beef Patties By Helen Westwater La Ola Fresca Breathe a sigh of relief, escaping winter chills, we set our sails for the Caribbean to the balmy island of Jamaica, where this month they celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of the legendary Bob Marley, who died 32 years ago. Here, roughly 7,500km from Cornwall in the southwest of Britain, in the westernmost part of Jamaica we find another county of Cornwall and identical places names such as Falmouth, Truro and Trelawney. Welcome or not, Cornwall had a decisive imprint on 18th-century Jamaica. With the mining of tin came the arrival of the immigrant Cornish miners and, as the saying goes in Cornwall, wherever there is a mine there is a Cornishman and wherever there is a Cornishman, there is a pastie. Hence the dispersion of variations of pasties around the world, including Mexico and Argentina, which brings us to our recipe of the month; similarly wrapped in crimped pastry and filled with beef, the Jamaican Beef Pattie. A pastie with a strong kick of Jamaican spice! “Ansome” as they say in Cornwall or “bashy” as they say in Jamaica! First make the pastry. Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, curry powder and turmeric in a large bowl. Chop the fats into small pieces and then, either using a mixer or with your hands, rub the fat into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the water bit by bit, mixing with the blade of a knife so you can see how it is coming together. Pat the mixture into a round bowl shape. Wrap with clingfilm and leave to rest in the fridge for half an hour while you prepare the filling. If you have minced beef, ground it with a food processor. Chop the scallions or the medium onion, garlic and Scotch

Jamaican Beef Patties Pastry • 450 gm / 1lb plain flour • 115 gm / 4oz butter • 115 gm / 4oz lard (manteca – you can find this in most supermarkets) • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon curry powder, medium hot • 1 teaspoon turmeric • 1/2 cup ice cold water • 1 beaten egg for coating Filling • 1lb ground beef • 1 medium onion • 4 scallions (or 1 more medium onion) • 2 stalks fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons ground thyme • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (chilli habanero / or ordinary chilli / or 1 tablespoon curry powder) • 2 cloves garlic • 1 cup water • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp pepper • 1 tsp paprika • Pinch of sugar • Ground nutmeg

over and press down the edges with a fork to seal. Place your semi-circle patties on a greased baking tray, coat with beaten egg and bake in the oven for around 35 minutes or until golden brown. Of course you can make vegetarian versions of these using texturised vegetable protein (TVP) or they are also delicious with grated cheese, coriander, chopped spring onions and chilli. However, don’t serve your vegetarian friends pastry made with lard – they won’t like you! Change the lard for all butter.

La Ola Jamaicana Events in February: Sunday 3rd 14.00h: Acoustic Reggae Brunch with Dr. Jau (Alicante). Bacon butties and Red Stripe! Saturday 9th 17.30h: Cooking workshop with Helen Thursday 14th 20.30h: ‘Speak English’ Dinner and conversation – this month we visit Jamaica

bonnet pepper finely. Fry gently with a little oil and then add the ground beef with the thyme and the rest of the seasonings. Cook for a while until the mixture is fairly dry. Drain off any extra fat if necessary. Add the cup of water and the breadcrumbs and stir until you have a thick, saucy texture. Set aside to cool while you roll out the pastry. Preheat the oven to 375F / 200C / Gas mark 6 Roll pastry out to 1/8 inch thick and cut into as many circles as possible using a saucer plate.

Saturday 16th 13.30h: Acoustic reggae concert with Eduardo Altarriba López (songs of Bob Marley), Jamaican Red Stripe beer and surprise guests BRUNCH every Sunday 11.00h – 16.00h La Ola Fresca C/ Músico Magenti, 11 bajo (Benimaclet) Tel: 96 114 62 99, 610 026 305 http://www.laolafresca.com helen@laolafresca.com Brownies • zumos • ensaladas Productos naturales • comercio justo • sonrisas • crepes Cervezas y vinos artesanales

Place meat filling in the centre; dampen the edges with a beaten egg. Turn pastry

La Ola Fresca Calle Músico Magenti 11, Benimaclet, Valencia. Reservations: 610026305

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

CARPE DIEM Is it me, or has it been cold over the past month or so? I know we haven’t had the snow and freezing temperatures of northern Europe but the winds have certainly seemed icy. The night of our latest restaurant review was one of those windy and cold nights. Our restaurant this month is Carpe Diem, in a small street between the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and C/ Colón (Valencia's Town Hall square and its main shopping street, respectively). It bills itself as a Mediterranean which specializes in Spanish & Italian cuisine like rice dishes, pasta and pizza. It is actually next door to its sister, a pizza restaurant, which only opens on high holidays and during the summer. It is their ovens that are used for their excellent pizzas. I booked the table for 21.30h and arrived on the dot to find D already sitting at a table with a large glass of wine, olives and a slice of pizza, chatting to a waiter and a girl who was swaddled in thick coat, huge scarf and mittens, and carrying a tray of pizza slices to hand out to passers-by. I took my seat and the very friendly and bubbly, Diego, welcomed me and offered me a drink and a slice of pizza, too. He then told us that he wanted to choose our menu for us. We gladly agreed. To start, a crispy medley of freshly fried fish; calamari, prawns and sepia (cuttlefish), all lightly battered tempura style, with lashings of alioli – garlic mayonnaise. Following this was an interesting pasta from the south of Italy; Spaghetti Nduja, a very fine pasta with an extremely hot and spicy sauce, salsa Casera (home-made), made from tomato and a hot sausage from Calabria. We are good with spicy, but in

case we wanted it hotter there was a slice of the sausage (a little like the Spanish sobrasada to look at) on a side plate IF we needed it! It was surprisingly spicy and we wondered how the sensitive Spanish palate would cope with it, and discovered that the Spanish tend to order the Pizza Diablo made with the same sausage, but not the spaghetti. Our next and main course was Arroz meloso bogavante, a soupy terrine of delicate tomatoey rice with lobster pieces to crunch and pick at. A perfect complement to the fiery pasta that came before. After all that fried fish, pasta and rice we were pretty full and could quite easily have stopped there. But there was another surprise in store; we were presented with an enormous sundae dish of hot chocolate and hazelnut sauce, topped with some fabulous crunchy twirls of goodness, which turned out to be deep-fried strips of pizza base. Funnily enough, we were able to polish it off quite easily. Carpe Diem is an attractive place to eat or just to have a drink at their long bar and it was doing good business on the night we were there despite the wind and cold. At least two of the tables were regulars who were on first name terms and there were more, very hardy regulars on the ample terrace having drinks and ciggies (thank God I no longer smoke – particularly in winter). The food is great and the service is friendly, attentive and the entire dining experience is fun. We drank a very palatable locally grown and bottled Vegalfaro, a red wine from UtielRequena. The wine list is small and neat with wines from Spain and Italy. Prices range from 15.50€ for the house wine to 36€ and cavas are available from 21€ to champagne at 60€.

variety of Italian dishes. It was unusual to see one of my favourite Spanish dishes, Roast suckling pig, on a menu in Valencia for 14€ and we will definitely be going back to try that. Carpe Diem is very happy to accommodate parties, just pop in and discuss your menu. Tim Birch Carpe Diem C/ Martínez Cubells, 4 Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento Tel: 96 342 77 80 www.carpediem-vlc.com Open every day 8.00h – 24.00h Two menús del día: 10.50€ for choice of 3 courses (always a rice dish) with drink, or 13€ for 3 courses, with choice of meloso bogavante (the lobster with soupy rice) and no drink. A la carte prices: Tapas: 4.50€ (patatas bravas) – 9.50€ (puntillas, fried baby squid) Main dishes: Carpaccio 13.50€ Salads: 10€ – 13€ Revueltos (scrambled eggs with various ingredients): 8€ – 15€ Rice dishes: 12€ – 20€ Pastas: 8€ – 12€, Extensive pizza menu: 9€ –12€ Hamburger: 9.90€ Massive mixed grill (for two): 56€ a head!

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La Comisaría – Tapas y Copas Ilegales Set in the centro histórico of Valencia, La Comisaría has only been open since 2011 but has become so popular it seems to have been around much longer. The clientele ranges from 18 – 70 years old and you can expect to pay between 15 – 22€. Good value for sharing great tapas, good wine and pleasant company, too. The staff is truly cosmopolitan and includes British, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Turkish and Romanian in their team. Indeed, the head chef and co-owner Eduardo Phillips Blanco comes from the prestigious two and three star Michelin world. He’s a dynamic, creative and multilingual cook and it’s no surprise that La Comisaría is proving to be a hit with both locals and visitors. It’s growing by the month. Just check the packed terraza at the weekends. As winter slowly seeps into spring, there’s a wonderful extended terrace to enjoy outside. Via video, you can actually see the chefs creating your dishes from the open kitchen projected live onto the wall outside! For those who prefer the cosy atmosphere upstairs or downstairs, you can also watch the chefs combining fresh ingredients to make your tapas via a colour television screen. It’s a great idea and just one of the things that makes La Comisaría unique and innovative in Valencia. So, to the food…La Comisaría is currently adapting its carta but we can give you a good idea of what to expect by telling you what we savoured on a mellow midweek night. Settling for the intimate upstairs we let Ana, our friendly and informed host, choose our dishes and we began with ‘Tomate valenciano en tres texturas’, which were delicious, very fresh, sliced and cubed Valencia tomatoes and marinated tomatoes with a tomato and garlic foam topping. A generous portion, too. It’s going to be four textures by the time you read this! Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

The presentation was lovely, we dined with rectangular plates, which gave the visual aspect of presenting the food and appreciating each dish as a little work of art. Indeed, we slowly savoured the delicious ‘Chupa Chups de langoustino con dip guindilla dulce’, which was a crunchy and seductive selection of prawns with a lovely chili sauce to dip with. The original and Mediterranean-influenced carta has some nice and frequent Asian choices for all tastes, whether you’re a vegetarian, fish lover or prefer a meat dish with an original twist. Nice, healthy bread to accompany your meal, too. Dining out with the 24/7 Valencia team at La Comisaría was good friend Susanna Gregorian. She’s a first violinist with the Palau de les Arts classical music orchestra. Refreshingly modest for such a world-class musician and very well-travelled food lover, her favourite dish of the night was ‘Sardina ligeramente ahumada con vinagreta templada de tomate, aceituna y cítricos’. It was a delicately prepared, lovingly presented, succulent lightly smoked sardine dish, with olives and dressed with a tomatoey and lemony vinaigrette. In her words: “Delightful!” For our meat dish, we enjoyed ‘Pollo campero con perfume hindú y con toque BBQ’, which was a lovely organic chicken with an Indian flavour and hint of barbecue. It was filling and a lovely way to round off the four imaginative tapas dishes we had slowly savoured with a fine bottle of red wine, a Pasiego from UtielRequena (Crianza 2005). We couldn’t resist the offer of sharing a delicious La Comisaría dessert. Their ‘Textures and temperatures’ dessert changes every day but tends to include chocolate, fruit, cake and ice cream…ours certainly did! The time flew by and we spent over three hours enjoying delicious and varied tapas, really good Spanish wine, pleasant and informed service and a hip and warm interior…

The music soundtrack was wonderfully eclectic and at an unobtrusive volume, too. Starting off with the bluesy soul of Ray Charles, segueing into a modern ragga groove, flowing with funky electronica, the night ended memorably with some great Cuban salsa that got us dancing upstairs after midnight as we were the last to leave! Incidentally, La Comisaría specializes in cocktails like their own Mojito La Comisaría, a prime selection of excellent gin & tonics and caipirinhas, too. A memorable night out. We’re going back soon, which is always a good sign! 24/7 Valencia team La Comisaría – Tapas y Copas Ilegales Plaza Árbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 www.lacomisaria.com Zona Carmen Open Tuesday – Thursday 14.00h – 16.00h, 20.30h – 24.00h Friday – Saturday 14.00h – 16.00h, 20.30h – 01.30h Sunday 14.00h – 16.00h Closed Sunday night / Monday 6 plates with glass of wine: 15€ Menu of the day: 12€ (3 starters, one rice dish, dessert or coffee) Weekend menu of the day: 15€ Group menus: 20€ (All in, 4 plates, drink, coffee, dessert) Vegetable dishes: 7.50€ – 8.50€ Fish dishes: 9.50€ – 12€ Meat dishes: 8.50€ – 9.50€ Red wines (including Valencia, Rioja, Ribera del Duero): 11.50€ – 16.50€. White wines (including Valencia and Rías Baixas): 9€ – 17€ Cava Bocchoris: 15€ 12 healthy infusion teas, including rooibos, green tea, red tea, various exotic black teas and frutas del bosque.

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ALMUDÍN Manolo Valdés en las Colecciones Valencianas Hasta marzo 31 CAFÉ BERLIN Collage María Jesús Belinchón Un Mar de Sensaciones Carolina Sánchez Lorente Febrero CENTRO DEL CARMEN Cronista de Records i Esperances Vicent Andrés Estellés Hasta 17 febrero La Presencia y La Figura Hasta 21 abril Room Art 2013 Hasta 24 marzo Miradas Hasta 24 febrero CIUDAD DE LAS ARTES Y LAS CIENCIAS (L’Hemisferic, Museu de les Ciencies Principe Felipe, L’Oceanografic) www.cac.es DR NOPO World Press Photo 12 Febrero ESPAI TACTEL Say Hi! Carlos Arroyo Galaxia – Irene Alvarez – Lliure Briz Hasta 23 febrero ESPAI VISOR FUNDACIÓN CHIRIVELLA SORIANO World Press Photo 12 en Valencia Hasta 16 febrero GALERÍA BENLLIURE Pintura Moderna y Contemporánea de los Siglos XIX y XX Permanente GALERÍA ESPACIO Jaime Belda, Juan González, Juan de Marcos Fotografica colectiva Desde 8 febrero hasta 3 marzo GALERÍA KESSLER BATTAGLIA La Ninfa Dorle Schimmer & Carlos Molina Hasta febrero 17 GALERÍA LUIS ADELANTADO LandEscape Bayrol Jiménez Hasta 22 marzo GALERIA MURO Influencias Picassianas Febrero GALERIA PAZ Y COMEDIAS Into the Maelstrom Zoé T. Vizcaíno Hasta 11 marzo GALERÍA PUNTO Inclasificable Jorge Ballester Febrero GALERÍA ROSA SANTOS Office Party Espectro Multidimensional de Voces Hasta 2 marzo INSTITUTO FRANCÉS DE VALENCIA Faces de Rat, la Cara Amable de las Ratas Ptiluc (Luc Lefèbvre) Hasta 22 febrero La Bohème Deva Sand

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Hasta 27 marzo Los Derechos Humanos en Carteles Hasta 22 febrero ¡Flamenco! Ilustración Desde 25 febrero IVAM INSTITUT VALENCIÀ D’ART MODERN EXPOSICIONES IVAM After All, Tomorrow is Another Day Jorge Pineda Desde 7 febrero hasta 2 mayo Viva Valencia, Arte y Espiritualidad Desde 11 febrero hasta 14 abril Viva Valencia, Arte y Espiritualidad. Ser y Huella José Cosme Desde 11 febrero hasta 21 abril De Picasso a Jeff Koons. El Artista como Joyero Hasta 17 febrero América, América Hasta 24 febrero Colecciones en Diálogo Ignacio Pinazo Hasta 19 marzo JARDÍN BOTÁNICO Huertos de Naranjos. Visiones Culturales de un Paisaje Hasta 19 marzo LA BENEFICENCIA CENTRE VALENCIA DE CULTURA MEDITERRÁNEA Recorrido por la Prehistoria Valenciana, desde el Paleolítico hasta la Época Visigoda Exposición Permanente LA GALLERA Las Ideales Monique Bastiaans Hasta 24 febrero 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 Clotilde de Sorolla Joaquín Sorolla Hasta 10 febrero MUSEO DE PREHISTORIA DE VALENCIA Historia del Dinero Exposición Permanente Prehistòria y Cine Hasta 2 junio MUSEO VALENCIA D’ETNOLOGÍA Huerta i Marjal El Secano y la Montaña Exposición Permanente Arriben Bandes. Les Societats Musicals Valencianes Hasta 30 junio MuVIM L’Aventura de la Pensament Exposición Permanente Reflexiones del Cielo, Meditaciones en la Tierra Hasta 24 febrero Tipografía del Siglo XIX en la Imprenta de Blai Bellver Hasta 24 febrero Type Directors Club (TDC ' 58). El Mejor Diseño Tipográfico Mundial Hasta 24 febrero Asia y África, Caleidoscopio de Pueblos Raquel Abulaila Hasta 24 febrero

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PALAU DE LES ARTS Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Barber of Seville) Giaochino Rossini 28 febrero 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 marzo I Due Foscari Giuseppe Verdi 2, 5, 8 febrero CONCIERTOS Obras de Beethoven, Mozart y Schumann 16 febrero 20.00h Auditori THEATRE

CARME TEATRE Tentativa de Sandra Gómez (Ciclo Creadoras, danza) 1 – 3 febrero Dependencia de Victoria Enguídanos (Ciclo Creadoras) 14 – 17 febrero Fucking Giselle (danza) 22 – 24 febrero Ladran, Luego Cabalgamos 28 feb – 3 marzo ESPACIO INESTABLE El Carnero 14 – 17 febrero Intruders, You are Welcome / Insert Coin (danza) 21 – 24 febrero Quatre-Cents! 28 febrero – 3 marzo SALA RUSSAFA Historia de España en 70 Hasta 3 febrero La Decisión de John 7 – 10 febrero Sin Ti 21 – 24 febrero TEATRO FLUMEN Luis Piedrahita 8 febrero Las Noches de Flumenco 14 – 17 febrero Israel Cortés (concierto) 14 – 15 febrero Quebranto (concierto) 15 – 17 febrero Monólogo JJ Vaquero y Toni Rodríguez 16 febrero Neus Ferri Acústico (concierto) 21 – 22 febrero Impro V 2 Al Cubo

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FEB 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS 22 – 23 febrero Guerra de Sexos, Sexos en Guerra Oscar Tramoyeres 23 febrero TEATRE MICALET Bildelberg Club Cabaret 8 – 10 febrero Paraules a les Butaques 10 – 17 febrero Fent Cua Desde 14 febrero hasta 13 marzo La Gent Desde 26 febrero hasta 5 marzo TEATRO DE MARIONETAS LA ESTRELLA – SALA LA PETXINA / SALA CABANYAL El Patito Feo Febrero Cenicienta China 23 – 24 febrero Tragaldabas 9, 10 y 17 febrero Rebellion en la Granja 16 y 23 febrero El Traje Nuevo de la Emperatriz 2, 3 y 16 febrero Que no lo Vea Mi Madre 2 y 9 febrero TEATRO OLYMPIA Lastres Hasta 10 febrero Vamos a Contar Mentiras 11 – 12 febrero Faemino y Cansado/Parecido No es Lo Mismo 13 – 17 febrero Enya Mystic Dream tribute (concierto) 19 febrero Los Hombres no Mienten Desde 20 febrero TEATRO PRINCIPAL La Bella y la Bestia. El musical. Hasta 31 marzo TEATRO RIALTO Rey Lear William Shakespeare Hasta 24 febrero Es Sueño de la Razón 28 febrero – 3 marzo TEATRO TALIA Lifting 1 –17 febrero Monólogos Stand Up 1, 8, 15, 22 febrero y 1 marzo Una Noche con Gabino 20 febrero – 3 marzo

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ALMUDÍN Pl. San Luis Bertrán, 1 Tel: 96 352 54 78 - ext. 4521 BOIRA C / Salvador Giner, 10 Tel: 96 205 82 67 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 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 COL·LEGI MAJOR RECTOR PESET Universitat de Valencia Plaça del Forn de Sant Nicolau,4 Tel: 96 316 60 00 DR NOPO

C/ Borrull, 16, Bajo Tel: 96 113 14 99 www.doctornopo.org ESPAI D'ART BOIRA C / Salvador Giner, 10 Tel: 96 205 82 67 ESPAI TACTEL C/ Denia, 25 Bajo Tel:96 395 88 08 www.espaitactel.com 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 AKKA C/ Almirante Cadarso, 6 Tel: 96 316 27 27 GALERÍA DUOMO C/ Luis Santangel, 18 GALERIA ESPACIO C / Carles Cervera, 38 www.galeriaespacio.es 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 PUNTO Av. Baron de Carcer, 37 Tel: 96 351 07 24 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 www.jardibotanic.org

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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 SALA ZIRCÓ C/ Joaquín Navarro, 11 Tel: 96 3 77 18 62 SALA RUSSAFA C/ Denia, 55 96 341 52 16 SPORTING CLUB RUSSAFA C/ Sevilla, 5 Tel: 96 325 15 98 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). 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

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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 Bigornia (Zona Carmen) C/ Museo, 10 Jazz jam every Wednesday evening. 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 Cronopio (Zona Benimaclet) C/Barón de San Petrillo 46 Tel: 960 64 17 17 http://cafecronopiobenimaclet.blogspot.com.es Jazz, blues, flamenco, world music, jam sessions and more… 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 Tel. 96 341 83 78 www.cafemercedes.es Reservations by email: info@cafemercedes.es At this prestigious jazz club, situated in the cosmopolitan barrio of Ruzafa, you can enjoy the best live concerts with excellent acoustics every weekend, with true music lovers in the audience. There is also a chilled out cafe-bar area with an ample list of drinks, perfect for relaxing in a creative and artistic environment . Information, programme and reservations: www.cafemercedes.es Jazz en directo. Música en directo cada semana los jueves, viernes, sábados, domingos. Sala de prestigio con una buena acústica. 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.

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Jimmy Glass Febrero 2013 1 Febrero 21.30h Antonio Serrano 5 Febrero 21.30h Pablo Martín Quintet 8 Febrero 22.45h Jazz es dúo 12 Febrero 21.30h Breaking Brass

15 Febrero 22.45h Piano Trio Session 19 Febrero 21.30h Bill McHenry Quartet 22 Febrero 22.00h Jam Session 26 Febrero 21.30h Georvis Pico Quartet

Jimmy Glass Jazz Bar (Zona Carmen) C/ Baja, 28 www.jimmyglassjazz.net Legendary and prestigious jazz club in the classic New York style with an authentic jazz atmosphere, integrated on the international live jazz circuit, where every week you can see famous international live bands from the modern jazz world. Mítico y prestigioso club de jazz de estilo neoyorquino, con una átmosfera auténticamente jazzística, donde pueden verse todas las semanas figuras internacionales del jazz contemporáneo. Consulta la web: www.jimmyglassjazz.net Kaf Cafe (Zona Benimaclet) C/Arquitecto Arnau, 16 961131706 - 663 702 960 lk kafcafe.blogspot.com Atmospheric, literary café-bar with regular live gigs and jams. La3 (Zona Puerto) C/ Padre Porta, 2 www.grooovelives.com Top-notch national and International bands every month with disco afterwards until past the dawn... La Caverna (Zona San Vicente) C/ Cuenca, 70 lacavernaclub.blogspot.com Live music. Mod, soul, rock & roll, reggae and more. La Edad de Oro (Zona Juan Llorens) C/ San Jacinto, 3 Tel. 649 255 048 Live music every Thursday & Friday. La Rambleta Bulevar Sur, esq Pío IX (Next to Parque La Rambleta) (Zona Jesús) Tel: 96 0011511 www.larambleta.com Fantastic new live venue with great programme of live music and original and alternative theatre. Noise Valencia C/ San Vicente, 200 Tel.670 659 705 www.discomirror.es Check international bands from around the globe. 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 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…

clubs Zona Patraix

Dub Club C/ Jesús, 91 Just 15 minutes walk from the center. Nice one!! From the owners of reggae lovers Juanita Club. Friendly club with Live concerts, Café Teatro and dj’s session (funk, soul, reggae and more) and every Saturday Reggae Jam Sessions at 19h free entry. Open from Wednesday to Sunday until 3:30h. Follow us on Facebook “DubClub Valencia” Dub Club es un club con reggae, funk, café-teatro, música en directo… Zona Ruzafa

Excuse Me? C/ dels Tomasos, 14 (next to Mercado de Ruzafa) Every Friday and Saturday night in Valencia from midnight until 7.00 am! Three 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. Karaoke room too! Check it! Nylon C/ Germanias, 31 664 46 98 40 Valencia’s latest club. Electronica all night long in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. Xtra Lrge Playground Gran Via Germanias, 21(esq Cadiz) New club with 600 metre multi-use floor. Electronica and indie, art exhibitions too. Theatre every week at 23.00h. See facebook.

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Café Carioca Artist Club 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 Pza / Perez Escrich, 18 Zona Juna Llorens In just 4 years, Magazine has become an essential part of the rock’n’roll scene in Valencia. Every week some of Spain’s best Dj’s get behind the decks with Rock from the 50s to garage rock to punk rock. Magazine Club is also characteristic for promoting concerts around that city as well as its exclusive drink ‘el Magaziner’ (which is absinthe with a twist of lemon). Check out their table football too! Open Wednesday to Saturdays from 22h to 03.30h. Magazine Club se ha convertido en 4 años de vida en el garito referente de la escena de Rock’n Roll valenciana. Todas las semanas pasan por su cabina algunos de los más experimentados discjockeys del país y son famosas sus sesiones de Rock desde los 50’ hasta nuestros días, de Garage y de Punk Rock. Otro sello de identidad es su ya célebre bebida exclusiva, el Magaziner (Absenta con limón granizado) y, como no, su futbolín… Zona El Carmen

Bigornia C/ Museu, 10 Arty crowd of the Carmen scene with electro, hip-hop, funk, techno and more. Good vibes. Bolseria Café C/Bolseria, 41 Tel: 96 391 89 03 Hot tropical vibe with swinging crowd at weekends. House, Latin, funk and pop. Carmen Club C/ Quart, 26 www.carmenclub.es 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 See groovelives website. Music Box C/ Pintor Zariñena, 16 Tel. 96 391 41 51 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!

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Super Club 95 C/ San Vicente, 95 Tel. 902108527 / 663041790 www.grupolasanimas.com

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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 Zona Palacio de Congresos

Juanita Club C/ Lepanto, 8 Rasta Vibrations just two minutes walk from the Torres de Quart, open every day from 20h. A real Reggae lover’s paradise, authentic vibe. Everyday 2 beers for 2€ until 22h & 2 cocktails for 5€ until 24h. Discounts every day always free entry. DJs too! Follow us on Facebook “ JuanitaClub (VALENCIA)” Juanita Club - especialistas y amantes de música reggae, sitio acogedor y relajado.

Radio City C/ Santa Teresa, 19 Tel: 96 391 41 51 A legendary club in Valencia's old town. Free, eclectic disco Monday - Sunday nights, live flamenco every Tuesday @23h. English language nights Thursday @20h with Britpop music till late. 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. 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! Zona Canovas

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. Pinball es un Pub-disco con música de los sesenta, garage, rock ‛n’ roll, Northen Soul, mercadillos, mojitos y más.

49 C/ Conde de Altea, 49 www.lookvalencia.es '49' has a friendly, English speaking owner and some great music and drinks on offer. 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.

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.

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Mancini C/ Moratin, 1 Tel. 963 94 42 89 www.mancinicatering.es Open Mon-Wed 8.00h - 20.00h. Thurs-Sat 8am - 20.00h. 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 20.00h onwards and has a catering service too. Sabroso menú del día, buen servicio, interior estilo retro y ambiente relajante, especialistas en café, clientela mixta. Zona El Carmen

Anita Giro C/Pintor Domingo 7, near Radio City Tel. 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. Good, varied music. Boasts a lovely terrace to enjoy your food and drink outside.English speaking staff. Gay & Lesbian friendly. 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.

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L’Umbracle terraza / Mya Avenida del Saler, 5 www.umbracleterraza.com Impressive backdrop with 2 all night discos for the beautiful people. Part of the City of Arts and Sciences.

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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 & Paella too. Warm interior and beautiful terrace. Un clásico del centro histórico, terraza amplio, interior relajado, tapas y cócteles. Bohemio, literario, y abierto a todos. 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 Cafetín Pl. San Jaime, 3 El Café Del Mar Plaza Lope de Vega, 4 Tel: 96 3 922 558 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 4€. Fun food at fun prices: hamburgers, wraps, dimsum, samosas... Great terrace. Tuesday English-Spanish Language Exchange; Wednesday = GermanSpanish Exchange and Cocktails 2x1. Also Exhibitions, Theme Dinners, Ethnic Fiestas, Art & Photography...Mixed drinks start at 3.50€!!!! 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.

Jardín del Mar C/ del Mar, 23 Tel: 655 765 397 Joe’s Garage C/ de Zurradores, 9 Tel: 96 3152245 www.joesgarage.es 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. Cava, champagne, terraza con fuente y más.

Las Torres C/ Guillem de Castro, 119 Tel. 963 154 162 Just a stone's throw from Torres de Quart but completely off the tourist track. This is a real Spanish bar of the barrio with a good atmosphere and a multi-lingual, well-travelled owner who speaks Spanish, English and German. Paella every Friday and good tapas during the whole week, fresh products and good prices. Spanish beers, patatas bravas, ham, cheese, fish, and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The real Spain. Family run business. Auténtico bar español con tapas del día, paella cada viernes, jamón, tortilla, queso, pescado, y más. Muy cerca de Torres de Quart. L'Ermita C/ Obispo Don Jeronimo, 4 Tel: 96 391 67 59 Saturday... live acoustic music around 21.00h.

London Café Valencia C/ del Carda, 1 Movil: 699 922 370 Very, very spacious bar replete with London street signs that will be familiar to anyone who has visited the capital. Wonderful selection of Spanish tapas, beers from around the world and lots of live sports on the screens, including Spanish and English league as Champions League matches too. Enjoy English and Japanese conversation

nights. Friendly owners and helpful staff.

Los Pikapiedra (Zona Carmen) C/ Caballeros, 25 Tel: 96 3 919 876/ 681 215 545 www.bar-lospicapiedra.com Great! Definitive of the alternative Carmen scene. Highly popular with students, punks, hippies and adventurous tourists. It is a friendly, alternative hangout that is run by a multilingual, well-travelled owner and is open to all. Set on 3 floors with room for groups and couples. After 18 years of deserved popularity with locals and visitors, Los Pikapiedra is without doubt an essential part of the Barrio del Carmen scene. Easy to find too! Reasonable prices. They now have a wonderful selection of Spanish tapas. Ask at the bar for their carta. Bar Los pikapiedra es un bar alternativo legendario, con gente bohemia, porrones, música ecléctica y tapas españolas.

Macloy C/ Turia, 75 Mobile: 674 96 40 53 Great! Down-to-earth Spanish tapas bar and with a young, friendly owner. Already popular with the bohemian crowd. You will find lovingly prepared hot and cold ‘montaditos’ as well as great homemade cakes to sweeten your visit. Good beers and nice choice of wines & spirits. 1€ for each drink or tapa! Aquí encontrarás una gran variedad de montaditos calientes y fríos muy elaborados,además de unas deliciosas tartas caseras para darle un toque dulce a tu encuentro. Lo mejor de todo, es que cualquier cosa que pidas te costará solo un euro.Ya no tienes excusa para

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Tel: 96 3 25 05 82 / 693 593 037 Arty and welcoming café-bar. Mojiteria Brodel C/ Tomasos, 6 Cuban owned and run by welcoming Cuban face Ariel, very much a popular figure on the Ruzafa scene. Dig their 101 mojito flavours. An exotic and innovative hangout where the Mediterranean meets the Caribbean. Enjoy live music on Mondays and often Sundays too. Dig their wide range of spirits or tropical fruit juices. Open everyday from 19.30h to 01.30h Ubik Café C/ Literato Azorín, 13 Tel: 96 374 12 55 Emblematic of the buzzing barrio of Ruzafa. Wonderful, spacious and welcoming cafebar/ second-hand bookshop. Spanish & Italian tapas, beer, wine, bohemian crowd, friendly atmosphere. Closed Monday. Zona Plaza Xuquer

Gatos Cafe Pub Plaza Xuquer, 9 L'adormidera Plaza Xuquer, 3 Facebook ladormidera Rocafull Cafe Pl. Xuquer, 14 www.rocafull.tk A key meeting point of the ‘indie’ community. Zona Plaza Cedro

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. Sant Jaume es un clásico del centro histórico con unas de las mejores terrazas en Valencia. Teteria Tiana C/ Maret, 4 (near Torres de Serranos) The Lounge Café-Bar Estameñeria Vieja 2 (behind La Lonja) Tel: 96 391 80 94, www.theloungecafebar.com

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, live music quiz. Wednesday ‛Ruta de la Tapa del Cedro’. Tornillo C/ Campoamor, 42 Tel. 96 392 55 27 A meeting point for faces from the indie and electronica scenes. Definitely worth checking.

local artesanal beers • fairtrade tea and coffee workshops and special events • Sunday BRUNCH • Facebook: La Ola Fresca Valenbisi: 116 Comidas del mundo, servicio excelente, sabroso y actividades cada semana. Tam Tam C/ Emilio Baro, 20 A bohemian hangout.

GAY / LESBIAN Cross C/ Juan de Mena, 7 (Zona Botanico) Facebook Cross Valencia www.crossvalencia.com Just 2 minutes walk from Torres de Quart in the tranquil Botanico barrio. Cross is one of Valencia’s most popular Gay Clubs. Open each night from 22h to 03.30am with Sundays and Wednesdays featuring ‘get naked’ parties. Saturday night has the best drag shows and the club’s music soundtrack is modern. Closed Mondays. Gay sexbar. Cerrado Lunes. La Pecera C/ Cadiz, 86 Tel: 639 517 703 Popular with lesbians in evenings. Open to all. Magnus Termas (Sauna) Av. Puerto, 27 Tel: 96 337 48 92 Ni María Ni Virgen C/ Pintor Vilar, 1 Lesbian pub-bar in the Campanar area.

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Café Berlin C/ Cadiz, 22 Tel: 96 381 00 24 Modern & attractively designed café bar with an arty crowd, language exchanges, acoustic live gigs and more… El Desvan del Café C/ Puerto Rico, 4 Tel: 96 344 16 86 Very bohemian, very relaxing with a mellow crowd of chilled out and arty crowd. La Tavernaire C/ Dénia, 18 Tel: 605 838 299 Bohemian cafe-bar, vegetarian dishes, live music Wednesdays. La Pinça C/ Pintor Salvador Abril, 34

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La Ola Fresca Calle Músico Magenti 11, Benimaclet Reservations: 610026305 A ‘cafecito’ with a big heart and a fabulous terrace • Speciality in brownies and homemade cakes • world food cooking Juice therapy •

Nuncadigono C/ Turia, 22 The latest gay sex-club with rooms, showers, labyrinths, videos, slings, contacts, S&M, bears, fucking, sex, glory-holes, motor bikes. Each month: ‘Fiesta Slip’ 1st and 3rd Thursday from 22h (jockstrap/ swimwear) ‘Fiesta Naturista’ 2nd & 4th Thursday from 22h. (naked) Free cloakroom service and free condoms and lubrication, ask at the bar. Happy hours todos los dias. Open every day from 12.00 pm to 04.00 am. Gay sexbar. Cuartos, duchas, laberintos, videos, slings, valencia, contactos, gay, nuncadigono, bar, sm, bears, sexo, motos. 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

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FEB 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS 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.

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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. Bar Irlandés legendario en el corazón de Valencia, con buena selección de cervezas y comidas también. Gente con experiencia. Deportes en directo. Zona Canovas

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Beer C/ Salamanca, 4 Tel. 96 374 14 31 www.cerveceriabeer.com Facebook Cerveceria Beer. Open every day from 19:00 to 03:30. Great selection of beers, cans and bottles from around the world. Try 30 types of beer from Spain and abroad. Have a great time with your mates competing at darts and table football, and enjoy the daily offers every day of the week at Beer. Monday - with your beer they invite you to free mussels. Every Tuesday from 19.00h to 24.00h, Beer from the barrel 2 x1with montadito included! Wednesday from 23’30 to 01’30 with Patatas arrugadas con mojo picón canario and live music with Tony Ventura y amigos. Thursday has popular beer prices 2’50€ for pint from midnight & blackjack at night. Saturday has massage and roller skate raffles with your drinks, prizes announced at 2:30 am!Sunday has football live and we have La Liga, Champions League and Uefa during the week.Cervecería excelente con 30 cervezas diferentes de todo el mundo. Jueves con descuentos y partidos de Fútbol Primera Liga y Champions en directo.

TRADITIONAL PUBS Zona Plaza Ayuntamiento

An Irish Green C/ En llop 2, bajo. 46002 (next to Plaza Ayuntamiento) Great choice of beers in this centrally located irish pub, just off Plaza Ayuntamiento. Friendly service and ample terrace. Live sports.

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 speed dating and Sundays is the legendary pub quiz! Portland Ale House es un pub americano auténtico. Con dueños americanos y sus cervezas propias más marcas famosas y noches de intercambios inglés/ español. Muy cosmopolita. 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, nonalcoholic or you choose the mix! Great snacks, sandwiches, quiche, meat pies, fish&chips, etc. Lots of events: Live Music every Friday at 23h. Parties with prizes. Open Saturday and Sunday at 13:00h pm. Reservations at info@stpatricksvalencia.com See Facebook for more details! Pub irlandés famoso con pantallas para deportes en directo. Buena selección de cervezas y cócteles, música en directo los viernes, intercambios los jueves y más… Zona Ruzafa

Liverpool Russafa VLC C/ Sueca, 74 Telf: 674 244 998 English Pub. Everyday from 16.00 - 03.30h. 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 Zona Plaza Xuquer

Max Max C/ Vinalopó, 11 (Pl. Xúquer) Tel: 96 362 68 67 http://maxmaxvalencia.blogspot.com Benimaclet

Excalibur Cerveceria & Pub C/ Dr Vicente Zaragoza, 7 & 9 Friendly and very spacious pub with large selection of beers in the hip barrio of Benimaclet. L'Eliana

The Dragon (Bar Internacional) C/ Virgen de Pilar, 12 (L’Eliana) British-run bar with good reputation for food. Popular with locals and 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

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 Arabic

Sahara (Zona Carmen) C/ del Mar, 52 Tel: 96 394 32 76 Movil: 698 579 148 www.sahararestaurante.com Asian Fusion

Banyan Lounge Bar & Grill C/ Comedias, 5 Tel: 96 315 48 90 With culinary pick ups from around the world. 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.

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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€. French

Atmosphére (Institut Français) C/ Moro Zeit, 6 www.restauranteatmosphere.com Open 08.00h to 20.00h, delicious homemade food from expert chefs. Fusion Restaurant Sésame C/ En Bou (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 391 30 62 Highly popular. The well-travelled French owner proposes a wide variety of creative tapas and dishes with an original Greek & Mediterranean/ Asian/ French and Vegetarian fusion using only fresh local produce. Warm and friendly service. Tasteful & cosy setting with quite a romantic interior. Book at weekends as often busy and seating is limited. (English conversation - Wednesdays @20:00h) Greek

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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! Uno de los mejores restaurantes indios en Valencia con comidas y cenas típicas del país. Muchos productos indios en su tienda a lado también. Italian 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

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.

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La Strada C/ Quart 17 Tel: 96 392 41 77 Zona C/ La Paz

La Gñocca de La Tia C/ Verger, 1 Tel: 961 139 930 This is authentic Genoese & Italian cuisine with experienced and welcoming Genoese owners. Zona Canovas

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. Don Salvatore 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 Italian Pizzeria

Il Bocconcino C/ Quart, 1 Tel: 96 323 03 98 Authentic Italian pizzeria / bocatería. Japanese

Kokura Pere i borrego 10 (C/ Alta – Na Jordana) Mexican

El Rincon Griego C/ Conde Montornes, 23 (just off C/ Mar and corner of Poeta Liern) Tel: 96 394 4443 Mobile: 639608867 www.stratosm.es Zona Carmen Intimate and Greek owned and run, wellestablished restaurant in a quiet corner of the old town. The only Greek in town and with live music every Friday. Enjoy Greek tapas, fish and meat dishes, cheeses, yoghurts, pastries and Greek wine too! Restaurante griego muy conocido con tapas y platos típicos del país. Vino griego también. Muy céntrico. Indian / Pakistani

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

Il Piccolo C / D’En Plom, 9 Tel: 96 206 99 55 Movil: 603 659 703 Just a stone’s throw from Torres de Quart. Il Piccolo is a welcoming, magical, intimate and romantic Italian restaurant with homemade Italian cuisine with a wide variety of choices including starters, pastas, pizzas, meats, fishes and delicious desserts like tirasimu and la pannacotta. Zona Wifi, Enjoy their lovely terrace in a quiet corner of the historic centre of Valencia. We are waiting to welcome you… Restaurante italiano mágico y romántico cerca de las Torres de Quart con variedad de pastas, pizzas, carnes, pescados y postres deliciosos. La Pappardella C/ Bordadores, 5 (next to Cathedral) Tel: 96 391 89 15 www.viciositalianos.com. Popular Italian restaurant without pizza and emphasis on Piadinas and pastas.

El Mexico de María (Zona Ruzafa) C/ Calle Denia, 20. Tel: 96 332 80 78 Friendly Mexican restaurant, superb homemade dishes. El Mexico de Maria has Mexican cuisine with years of culinary experience in Valencia with a fine combination of traditional and fusion Mexian cuisine for their loyal clientele. Lovely, cosy & colourful interior with lots of mexican decorations. Set in the hip barrio of Ruzafa. La Venganza de Maliche C/ Pérez Escrich, 11 Tel: 963 33 33 77 Authentic and original mexican cuisine in a spacious restaurant with imported ingredients from Mexico. Expect to pay between 10€ - 30€. Enjoy a wide range of tequilas, spicy & tasty mexican dishes, a relaxing terraza & a good night out... Una comida Mexicana auténtica y original, con un local amplio , lleno de color que te da la bienvenida con unos columpios típicos de la Riviera Maya terraza al lado de una plazoleta muy tranquila, comida mexicana con ingredientes importados como el cuitlacoche, la flor de calabaza,hojas de plátano, chiles y picantes de la tierra Azteca y sin poder faltar una gran gama de Tequilas para degustar la bebida mas típica de México.

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FEB 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS Taquería el Burrito (Zona Carmen) C/ Alta,12 Tel: 96 113 36 08 100% authentic Mexican food. Set in the heart of the centro historico. Eat-in or takeway with delivery service too. Multi-bar

La Bona Estrella (Zona Carmen) Plaza Manises, 2 Tel: 96 0640548 Great! Quite new and very spacious multibar with wide variety of beers. Enjoy Spanish and Mediterranean dishes, live music, live sports and more. Enjoy red wines by the glass or bottle from Rioja, Utiel Requena, Ribera de Duero and white wine from D.O. Rueda and Rias Baixas. Open all day and every for Breakfast, lunch, dinner with starters including octopus, pork dishes and Greek salads too. Sardines or duck to enjoy as main dishes as well as good range of Spanish hams, cheeses, sausages and more. Live music jams every Thursday 20-30h - 22.30h. Fridays live acoustic music @20:30h. Intercambio English - Spanish every Monday 19.30h! flea markets every Tuesday at 23.30h! La Bona Estrella es un Multi-bar nuevo para desayunos, comidas y cenas, Mucho espacio y buena oferta de comida española y mediterránea. Jamones, quesos, chorizos, salchichones, ensaladas, carpaccios. Música en directo los jueves 20:30h. Intercambio Inglés - Castellano cada Lunes @19:30h. Mercados de pulga 23:30h cada Martes. Portuguese

Café Pessoa C/ Literato Azorin, 2 Tel: 96 341 75 14 Great! An authentic Portuguese café bar with lovely cocktails and trendy interior. Quality burger bar

Mesclat C/ Beltran Bigorra, 10 (Zona Carmen) Tel: 96 306 58 52 www.mesclat.net Great! Mesclat (which is Valenciano for mixed) is a quality burger bar that gives you the chance to choose between meat, fish or vegetables and the ingredients that accompany your burger and the type of bread too. Black Angus, Wagyu, ecological veal from Avila, cuttlefish, King Prawn, feta cheese & spinach

are just some of the choices on offer amongst 12 hamburgers to choose from. Each burger can be combined with 4 or more amongst 25 distinctive ingredients. Homemade sauces, piadinas, succulent salads all make this part of the experience of this ‘fast-good’ valenciano restaurant. Check out their carta of national and international beers and a fine selection of wines, which suits the most demanding of palates. Mesclat: the good face of globalization!!! Open every night and open midday from Thursdays to Sundays. 12 Hamburguesas de mucha calidad de ternera ecológica, sepia, feta, espinaca y más. Opciones entre pescado, vegetales y carne. 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. Some of the best mediterranean dishes around. Restaurante Español con terraza amplia, ensaladas frescas, pescados y paella Valenciana. Zona El Carmen

+ Que Arrós Plaza Don Juan de Vilarrasa, 6 Movil: 685609284 Zona Carmen Authentic paella and more near the Mercado Central. 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. Bar Kiosco C/ Derechos, 38 Tel: 96 391 01 59 Bodeguilla de Gato C/ Catalans, 10 Tel: 96 391 82 35 Carosel Taula de Canvis, 6 Tel: 96 1132 873 Dos Aguas C/ Marqués de Dos Aguas, 6 Tel: 96 251 64 26 Good value Spanish menu del días, great view.

9:00 - 01:30 todos los días 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! Bar de tapas muy agradable y con muchos clientes fieles y buen ambiente en la terraza: jamones, tablas de queso, vinos y más.

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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. Cocina Mediterránea de buena calidad con toques de fusión y con servicio atento. Pinchos y tapas también. El Rall Pl. Tundidores, 2 Tel: 96 392 20 90 Legendary paella restaurant, prime location by La Lonja and Plaza Negrito. Escalones de La Lonja C/ Pere Compte, 3

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El Pony Pisador C/ Zurradores, 7 (Near Plaza Santa Catalina) Tel: 638 196 289/ 635 849 390 Homemade Spanish food, rustic interior and run by a friendly Spanish couple. Try their Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico, artichokes, baby squid with paprika, strawberry cheese cake. In a quite corner of the Centro Histórico. Good selection of wines from 8€ to 16€. Menú del día 10€ including drink. Saturday & Sunday lunch 14€, drink extra. Dishes from 4.50€ to 7€. Authentic Spanish cuisine. Restaurante Español íntimo, rústico y con comida casera muy buena; rabo de toro, croquetas, jamón ibérico, calamares y más. La Carme C/ Soguers, 2 Tel: 96 392 2532 30 years old emblematic restaurant of the Barrio del Carmen with Mediterranean dishes and cosy yet spacious interior.

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 music on Thursdays, art exhibitions by local artists. Típico del Barrio del Carmen con ensaladas, quesos, bocadillos, postres caseros sabrosos, buen ambiente, menús para grupos, música en directo los jueves. Bienvenidos! La Pitanza C/ Quart, 5 Tel: 96 391 09 27 www.lapitanza.com

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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 bar de tapas más histórico en el centro de Valencia, especialidad en clóchinas, buenas habas y ensaladilla rusa. What a great setting! A terrace by La Lonja.

L'Aplec C / Roteros, 9 (near Torres de Serranos) Movil: 696 119986 Bar - restaurant to go for tapas. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 noon to closing. Closed Monday. 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! 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. Gay & Lesbian friendly. Tapas caseras, divertidas, servicio amable y buenas paellas de jueves a domingo. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos. Auténticamente español y abierto a todos. La Caragola Pl. Mossen Sorell, 9 Tel: 615 992 803

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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 La Lola C/ Subida de Toledano, 8 Tel: 96 391 80 45, www.lalolarestaurante.com reservas@lalolarestaurante.com. This is ‘nueva cocina española’! Authentic live flamenco every week. Las Damas C/ Damas, 3 Tel: 96 352 12 97 La Surcusal C/ Guillem de Castro, 118 (at IVAM) Tel: 96 374 66 65 La Xirgu C/ dels Borja, 4 Tel: 96 392 27 35 Maria Mandiles C/ del Padre Huérfanos, 2 Tel: 96 315 48 84 A wonderful choice. In the heart of the historic centre in a tranquil square by the church of El Carmen, next to a garden, you will find the restaurant Maria Mandiles. With an ample terrace, you can enjoy tapas, fondues, cheeses, salads, homemade desserts, a variety of sangrias, cocktails, and ‘Agua de Valencia’ too. Lunchtime menu from Monday to Friday for 10.50€ with everything included. Saturdays and Sundays at lunchtime has paella for 6.50€. Typical price for evening dinner is 18€. Open all day from 10am to 01.30am. En pleno centro histórico con una amplia terraza, donde poder disfrutar de sus montados, fondues, ensaladas, quesadillas, postres caseros, variedad de sangrías, cocteles y agua de Valencia. Mattilda Resto Bar C/ Roteros, 212 Tel: 96 392 31 68 www.mattilda.es Just a brief walk from Torres de Serranos in the renowned restaurant zone of Calle Roteros. This is a modern & trendy fusion/ creative chill out restaurant with ingredients fresh from Mercado Central. Many, many wines to choose from including reds from La Rioja and Valencia, white wines from Rias Baixas as well as Cavas. Experienced and cosmopolitan staff and attractive interior. Room for 45 customers. Upmarket yet affordable. Attractive and tasty rice, meat and fish dishes and fresh desserts that are succulent, lovingly presented and original too. Classy. Lunch Mon-Sat. Dinner Thurs-Saturday. Mediterraniart C/ del Mar, 29 Tel: 96 0 715 790 mediterraniart@gmail.com Nou Carxofa C/ Baja, 42 Tel: 96 391 02 98 Ocho y Medio Plaza Lope de Vega, 5 Tel: 96 392 20 22 www.elochoymedio.com Paparazzi C/ Baja, 42 Tel. 96 315 45 88 New! Set in a quiet corner of the atmospheric

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FEB 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS 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 14€ every evening. Closed Sunday night and all day Monday. De martes a sábado menú mediterráneo por 14€ con ingredientes frescos y buena presentación y buen servicio. Interior agradable 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. Tintofino Ultramarino C/ Corretgeria, 38 Tel: 96 315 39 64 Like a fine wine? Oh, that’s superb! Tapas, cheese, and meat too! Tinto fino is a wonderful, classy tapas bar restaurant with an extensive collections of 50 wines from Spain & Italy as well as delicious tapas from the mediterranean. Enjoy wine by the glass or by the bottle. Menu of the day from Monday to Friday for 8.50€. Open Monday to Friday 13.30h to 17h and 19h to 01.00h. Sundays from 13.30h to 17h. Saturdays from 19h to 01.00h. Like a fine wine…getting better and better with time. 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. Yuso C / de la Cruz, 4 izquierda Tel: 96 315 39 67 The real deal. Valencian chefs and Valencian staff. Superb paella, arròs 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. About 18€ a head. Zona Jesús

La Mora Taberna C/ San Francisco de Borja, 1 Tel: 96 3 81 39 59 Off the beaten track. Smart interior, pleasant terraza and friendly service. Classic Spanish dishes with ham, cheese and meat dishes included.

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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 12€ lunch menu and a plato del dia for 7.50€. Theme nights. Good music soundtrack and mixed clientele. They also do food to order. 14:00h - 16:00h / 21:00h - 24.00h. Open everyday. Special midday menus on Saturday, Sunday, holidays for 15€. Group menus, art exhibitions and revolutionary voucher. If you bring this copy of ʻ24/7 Valenciaʼ to your dinner you can bring your own bottle of wine for 1€ extra charge too! Restaurante fusión Mediterráneo muy bienvenido y con carácter de cocina internacional y clientela internacional. Tapas Bars

Blanquita (Zona Carmen) PL. Dr. Collado, 8 46001.Valencia Tlf. 637556321 Great Terraza and wide selection of tapas.

Wonderful setting in the highly popular, upmarket and cosmopolitan Canovas zone. This is a well-established and authentic Spanish Tapas bar-restaurant specializing in quality Spanish ‘Iberico’ products so you can savour the best hams, cheeses & sausages to go with your wine or beer. Real quality Spanish food and drink with a quality clientele too. Friendly service, lovely terrace and clean & polished interior. Delicious desserts! Tapas bar de alta calidad con productos ibéricos, jamones, quesos, postres deliciosos.

El Olivo Taberna Plaza del Árbol, 4 (end of C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 70 87 Authentic Spanish tapas in the historic centre. Highly popular with alternative crowd and visitors. Amongst their many specialities you will find artichokes, homemade croquettes, grilled sardines, fried prawns, octopus, cured ham, a selection of cheeses and much more. All tapas are made in the moment, which means you can take your time over a glass of wine or beer. Auténtico bar de tapas español con dueños de familia andaluza con alcachofas, croquetas, sardinas, opciones vegetarianas y mucho más. Popular con gente alternativa, gente del barrio y visitantes. Excelente terraza.

Gilda C/ Esendra, 9 (corner Plaza Viriato) (Zona Carmen) Gilda is an original resto lounge just a brief few steps from the Torres de Quart (Quart Towers) offers in its chill out terrace the best of the Salento and Italian Tapas, another vision of Italian cuisine. Funky cocktail bar perfect start to the best of your night. Every Thursday “Aperitivo Italiano”, with free buffet for 6€ starts at 20:30. Over the weekend "The Italian sushi" and other theme nights.

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copenhagen (Zona Ruzafa) Literato Azorin, 8 Tel: 96 3 28 99 28 www.restaurantecopenhagen.com Kimpira Organic restaurant C/ Convento San Francisco, 5 Tel: 96 3 92 34 22 www.kimpira.es Macrobiotic and vegan food with organic ingredients, Just a stone’s throw from Plaza Ayuntamiento. We had a great lunch here. La Tastaolletes (Zona Carmen) C/ Salvador Giner, 6 Tel: 96 392 18 62 Vinoteca

La Comisaría (Zona Carmen) Tapas y copas ilegales Pl. Arbol, 5 (corner C/ Baja) Tel: 96 391 07 39 www.lacomisaria.com 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, enjoy the terrace-lounge. Price per person around 15/22 €. Phone reservations / info: 96 391 07 39. Open Tuesday – Thursday 14.00h – 16.00h, 20.30h – 24.00h. Friday – Saturday 14.00h – 16.00h, 20.30h – 01.30h Sunday 14.00h – 16.00h. Closed Sunday night / Monday. International staff. ‛La Comisaria - Tapas y Copas ilegales’ te ofrece una cocina original y de alta calidad, interior elegante y terraza amplia. Gente cosmopolita, formada y plantilla internacional. Cocinero políglota.

Santa Companya (Zona Carmen) C/ Roteros, 21 Tel: 96 392 22 59 Classy. Long established and just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Serranos in the centro historico. This is an upmarket and welcoming wine-bar with a superb selection of wines and tasty Mediterranean dishes. Popular with discerning locals and visitors. They have an extensive and impressive wine cellar with wines from all over Spain and French champagne too. Their specialities include Steak tartare and Tuna tartare too! Expect to pay around 20€ a head for dinner here. Clean and rustic yet modern interior with pleasant and relaxing terrace outside. Open everyday from 19h to 01.00h. Vinoteca de alta calidad con bodega extensa Rioja, Somontano, Navarra, La Mancha, Campo de Borja y muchos más. Jamones y quesos de Francia, Italia y España. Muy cerca de Torres de Serranos. Abierto cada tarde desde 19:00h. Sorbito Divino (Zona Carmen) C/ Murillo, 22 Tel: 96 392 56 70 http://www.sorbitodivino.com Just a stone’s throw from the Torres de Quart. Run by a friendly owner is who very popular amongst the locals of the barrio. Sorbito Divino is deservedly getting more popular by the month. Wine tasting and English conversation nights are just some of the activities you will find here. Wines to savour include Riberas Riojas, Utiel Requena, Penedes, Cavas, as well as gins, rums and vodkas. Catering and delivery too.

shopping Mar Cuatro - Tapas & Burguers (Zona Carmen) C/ del Mar, 4 Tel: 96 391 43 50 Great! Valencian owned and run. Just off Plaza Reina so really easy to find. A fresh, modern and relaxing space to enjoy a wide range of quality tapas, gourmet hamburgers, unique and top notch hotdogs, skewer recipes with different tastes and textures. Savour delish desserts in crystal pots that will surprise you for their delicious taste and lovely presentation. This is a vanguard Spanish tapas bar and open to all ages and backgrounds. Expect to pay around 20€. Tapas de calidad, hamburguesas gourmet, pinchos, postres deliciosos, muy cerca de Plaza Reina.

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La Violeta (Flower shop, express delivery) Pl. Ayuntamiento, puesto 2 Tel: 96 352 13 99, 667 326 340

Aloe Vera Pl. Vicente Iborra, 3 Tel: 96 3926183 http://www.aloeveraplanet.com Wonderful Aloe Vera shop with wide range of products including aromatherapy and Bach wild flower products. Special prices for professionals and discounts for the public in this month of St Valentine’s.Good service, informed and well-travelled owner. La Botiga del Aloe,Venta al menor y al mayor de productos de Aloe Vera, Aromatepía y Flores De Bach. Precios expeciales para profesionales. A. Vintage Jazze C/ Baja, 30 www.avintagejazze.com Madame Bugalu C/Danzas, 3 Tel: 96 315 44 76 Chic! Monki C/ Calatrava 11, bajo Tel: 96 392 45 16, www.monki.shop Plou i Fa Sol Plaza Musico Lopez Chavarri Nº7 Bajo, 46003,Valencia. Tel: 963919797 Charming organic shop in the heart of El Carmen. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly and knowledgeable owners. English and Spanish speakers. Big variety of organic food, bio cosmetic and natural remedies. Workshops, exhibitions and talks. Open from 9am till 20.30 pm, doesn't close at midday. Closed Sunday. Satwa C/ Calatrava, 17 Tel: 96 3 911 492 www.satwa.es Scrapbook boutique. Zona Canovas

Taste Of America C/ Avd Reino de Valencia, 6 Tel: 96 206 64 65 www.tasteofamerica.es Zona Ruzafa

Madame Mim C/ Sevilla, 29 Movil: 649 032 066 / 678 701 634 Second Hand. Quality, retro, vintage and cool.

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FEB 13 24/ 7 VALENCIA LISTINGS CLASSIFIEDS 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. BIKE HIRE Orange Bikes C/ Guillem Sorolla, 1 Tel: 96 391 75 51, www.orangebikes.net BOOK SHOPS Loved Books C/ Tapineria, 18 (near Plaza Reina) Tel; 639 740 746 Please support your local second-hand bookshop. Plenty of titles in English and more. Good value books. Rana Books Av. Reino de Valencia, 15 46005 Valencia, Spain Tel: +34 96 332 81 28 www.ranabooks.es Rana Books is Valencia's newest English bookshop. It has a huge variety of books for adults, children and Teachers. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and bi-lingual. The shop hosts regular events for Native English speakers and for those learning English at all levels. Events include weekly High tea, Board game Nights, Author signings, Native English staff host English conversation classes for adults and storytelling workshops for Children. Rana Books welcomes everyone to relax on their Chesterfield Sofa, indulge in a fresh cake and choose one of the newest bestsellers. More details available at www.ranabooks.es Nueva librería inglesa en Valencia, gran variedad de libros para adultos, niños y profesores. Clases en inglés, charlas de escritores. 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. Now with Tapas. 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, Bacon, Bangers, Marmite, Bisto, Patak's, Sharwood's, Pastries, Puddings, Ales... country guest house www.casaruralserenachulilla.com FOOTBALL CALENDAR sábado 9 feb 18.00h Celta - Valencia

20.00h Levante - Málaga martes 12 feb 20.45h Champions League Valencia - Paris St Germain jueves 14 feb 19.00h Europa League Levante - Olympiacos domingo 17 feb 12.00h Real Sociedad - Levante 17.00h Valencia - Mallorca jueves 21 feb 21.05h Europa League Olympiacos - Levante 23/24 feb Zaragoza - Valencia Levante - Osasuna 2/3 marzo Valencia - Levante miercoles 6 marzo 20.45h Champions League Paris St Germain - Valencia 9/10 marzo Athletic Bilbao - Valencia Levante - Getafe VALENCIA CF Mestalla stadium, Aragón/ Facultats metro, lots of buses incl. 9, 10, 12, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 79, 80. Tickets on sale from the stadium, club souvenir shops, La Caixa, Ticketmaster and selected tobacconists. PSG tickets from €20. LEVANTE UD Ciudad de Valencia stadium, 11/70 bus, Machado metro, Estadi del Llevant tram. Tickets available at ground on matchday. Olympiacos tickets from €25 (free scarf). HAIR SALON

C/ Santo Tomas, 24 Tel: 96 392 52 82 Zona Carmen La niña los peines (Zona Carmen) C/ Santo Tomas, 24 Tel: 96 392 52 82 Fantastic hair salon that is renowned in the city where highly experienced professional experts get to the essence of each person’s head of hair for the cut you are truly looking for. Combining health, pleasure and imagination there are a wide range of services, cuts, colours, styles available. They are make up experts who have worked with a number of film directors, designers and photographers too. There is also an erotic corner for customers… “La Niña Los Peines mueve las tijeras y zapatea, afina el tono de los colores cuidadosamente, mima tu melena mientras te la modela al ritmo de tus deseos. Y en el gabinete de belleza te arregla de la cabeza a los piés. Calidad Schwarzkopf, trabajo cuidado y trato personal ¡Óle!” HEALTH Pilates Classes Movil: 687605722 Personal Trainers specialising in Pilates techniques for single or double classes. Reformer in our studio or at your home. Marta & Mike.

HOSTELS Home (Zona Carmen) Pl. Vicente Iborra Tel: 96 391 37 97 C/ La Lonja, 4 Tel: 96 391 62 29 www.likeathome.net Two of the funkiest hostels in town, set in the heart of the centro histórico. Hostal Antigua Morellana (Zona Carmen) C/ En Bou, 2 Tel: 96 391 57 73 www.hostalam.com Single: 45-55€, Double: 55-65€. Hostal El Rincón (Zona Carmen) C/ Carda 11 Tel: 96 391 79 98 / 96 391 60 83 Single: 10-13€, Double: 18-24€ 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 Germanías *** C/ Sueca, 14 Tel: 96 351 36 38 www.petitpalacehotelgermanias.com Sercotel Sorolla Palace**** Av.de las Cortes Valencianas,58 46015 Valencia (ESPAÑA) Tel: 961 868 700 Fax: 96 186 87 05 www.hotelsorollapalace.com INTERCAMBIO / QUIZ

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� Spanish Courses � English Courses � Translations � Language Exchange � Business Classes � Group/Private Classes Alfa Language Centre (close to Levante UD football stadium) C/ Motilla de Palancar, 33. Tel: 961 336 658 www.alfalanguagecentre.com Facebook: Alfa Language Centre A popular language school offering English and Spanish lessons in a very welcoming and friendly environment. Limited places. Exam preparation – DELE and Cambridge exams. Experienced and native teachers. Alfa es una academia de idiomas que ofrece cursos de inglés y español. Grupos reducidos. Plazas limitadas. Profesorado experimentado y nativo.

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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. Lavandería moderna y acogedora con internet, revistas, bebidas. 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.

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. Academia muy establecida con clases en castellano, inglés, francés, italiano y chino. Grupos, clases privadas, todos bienvenidos. Profesores nativos y motivados.

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Efecto Valverde The sacking of Mauricio Pellegrino at the beginning of December 2012 meant that Valencia had to look for a new manager to take over an unruly dressing room and a club somewhat in disarray. The man they chose was Ernesto Valverde who, whilst having success in the Greek league, had not really set the world on fire with his managerial appointments in Spain. However, in the seven league games VCF have played since he took over, they have won five of them, which is a much better record than his predecessor. His reign began away against Osasuna, never an easy venue to visit, and thanks to a second-half goal from Soldado, El Txingurri, as Valverde is nicknamed, started with a three point haul. A few days later Valencia faced the same team in the Copa del Rey, when another strike from Soldado and a rare goal from Dani Parejo made

the visitors favourites to go through to the next round. On the crest of a wave after back-toback victories, poor Rayo Vallecano came to Mestalla; the Valencia media were beginning to speak of the “efecto Valverde”. As always, they got it wrong, as a schoolboy error from Tino Costa gifted the visitors a soft penalty that ex-Valencia player Chori Domínguez scored to hand Rayo their first victory in Mestalla after thirteen attempts. A week later the blanc i negres had a chance to redeem themselves before their fans as Getafe paid a visit to Valencia. After seven minutes Valverde’s team were 2-0 up thanks to Jonas and Soldado, only to see Getafe to pull one back. A goal from Ricardo Costa meant that the home team went into the break 3-1 to the good but a second-half strike from yet another ex-Valencia player, Alexis, meant that the last 30 minutes were a little nervy for VCF until substitute Valdez put the game to bed. After a two-week Christmas break, the team

travelled away to Granada. It seemed that too many turrones had been consumed over the festive season as they struggled to get into the game. Even when Granada went down to 10 men they still managed to gain the lead but Valencia’s numerical superiority began to show. Piatti played his best game so far for Valencia and his second-half performance was sufficient to claim the maximum points thanks to goals from Jonas and Piatti himself. Four days later in Mestalla, the return leg of the Copa del Rey saw VCF progress after seeing off Osasuna with a 2-1 victory, which meant they faced Real Madrid in the next round. Before they met the meringues, they had to take on Sevilla at home and a double from hotshot Soldado got them a victory over the Andalusians. This meant that El Txingurri’s team went in to the triple-header with Real Madrid with some confidence. The away Cup tie saw Valencia dominate their mighty opponents yet still lose 2-0. The Chés had no one to blame except themselves for failing to take their chances,

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of which there were many, and the referee who invented fictitious offsides when Valencia were about to score. The less said about the league tie in Mestalla, the better. Suffice to say that at half-time Madrid were 5-0 to the good and that was the final result. Valverde’s tactic of pushing his defence forward backfired terribly as Özil and Di María found all the space they needed to destroy the Chés. The return leg of the Copa ended in a 1-1 draw, which meant that Valencia were eliminated. Their next league game would be crucial for their season as their confidence was shattered after the drubbing they had received at the hands of Real Madrid. That game was against lowly Deportivo Coruña. After one minute Valencia were one up thanks to Jonas but the Galicians struck twice to take a 2-1 half-time lead. In the second half, Depor were down to ten men and Valdez levelled the tie whilst a late, late goal from Ricardo Costa secured an unexpected victory for VCF. The match was also memorable for the league return of Sergio Canales after his lengthy injury and a great performance from Bernat. The next league encounter saw runaway league leaders Barçelona visit Mestalla where they literally ran into a brick wall.

Strong in defence and solid in midfield, Valencia harried and hit the Catalans and were unlucky not to win the game, a silly penalty gifted by João Pereira allowed the culés to get back into the tie and it ended with a 1-1 draw. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, the club is wracked by internal disputes. After the bizarre appearance of an unknown Costa Rican businessman promising to buy the club, now former player Fernando has his heart set on the Presidential hot seat. Unfortunately, his proposals look like hot air, he offers no money and no names, saying only that if he is elected President an unknown investor will solve Valencia’s problems. If his bid is true, he should put the money on the table and show all his cards, instead of causing problems that the team he purports to love can hardly afford. At this moment in time, VCF is property of the Valencia local government, who have assumed control of a large block of shares in the club whilst a financial solution is sought.

have only managed one victory but thanks to their phenomenal start to the season they are still high up in the table. They are gearing up for their Europa League tie against Olympiacos whilst in the league they will face Málaga, Real Sociedad and Osasuna. Amunt i Força Mark Hulton See listings page 30 for football calendar

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Carriage, Car and Train The book Arroz y Tartana (Rice and Carriage) by the great Valencian writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez unfortunately depicts some Valencians as rather vain and snobby (in his day, he was far more acclaimed in the USA than back home, though most people now love him in his homeland as one of their own, possibly because they haven’t read his books). There are characters in his pages who seem to be willing to do anything to keep up an appearance of wealth in hard times. Thank goodness they don’t behave like that today, I hear you say. But I fear you may be mistaken. A friend of mine was telling me just the other day of a family that has fallen upon hard times like so many in this seemingly endless economic crisis in Spain. Apparently, they have been forced to go to local dining halls set up for the poor to get a hot meal. However, their daughter has been chosen as this year’s Fallera Mayor (the main falla lady or girl chosen to represent the local falla organisation). They are overjoyed at the news, despite the fact that the Article © 2013 24/ 7 Valencia

beautiful fallera dress she will have to wear will cost thousands of euros. No, that’s not a typo; those dresses really do cost that much, and before the Fallas celebrations you still see people queuing to buy them in these dire times. It’s just as well that the Fallas are a relatively recent phenomenon, appearing after the times of Arroz y Tartana. Perhaps this attitude explains why many Valencians still do not seem to have learned the important lesson of the current economic crisis – that you should never spend more money than you have, or at least never borrow more than you can reasonably pay back. I have many friends who are still talking of doing up their house, or buying a new car even though they have one that goes perfectly well, amid the current shaky economic situation. Just for the sake of it. To show the neighbours. A walk around my humble, working-class neighbourhood clearly bears this out: Audi Quattros, BMWs, Land Rovers, Mercedes…judging by the vehicles, it could be mistaken for Kensington or

Bel Air if not for the prevalent smell of urine and the dog turds, spittle, litter and seedy local shops, cafés and Chinese bazaars typical of such a working-class area in Valencia. So where do these people get the money for these modernday carriages? There are various possibilities: maybe they take out bank loans (which they may not be able to pay back) or maybe they work in the huge, mushrooming black market, for example. There is a very worrying side to this attitude of putting up a good front after four years of recession with no light at the end of the tunnel. One has the dreadful feeling that if the Spanish ever come out of this economic crisis, they will simply go looking for another one by popping into the bank for a loan for a new Jaguar and a kitchen with marble worktops and gold taps. Moreover, after years expecting and hoping that Valencians would wake up to their regional government’s giddying waste of public money, I have

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prestigious train to come to their towns, in spite of the fact that it does not seem to bring the promised economic benefits. One of the most ludicrous examples of this madness is to be found – you guessed it – in Valencia. finally realised that in fact we have a government here that I fear is truly representative of its people. It seems perfectly in tune with black market finances (perhaps the most politically corrupt region in Spain) and prefers to spend our money on grandiose projects like the City of Arts and Sciences, whose maintenance costs alone would alleviate the massive cutbacks this region’s government is making in health care and education. Said government is now technically the proud owner of Valencia Club de Fútbol, too, as a consequence of endorsing the equally debt-ridden entity, though it can’t seem to pay for medicine or schooling. Not long ago, the BBC’s Paul Mason went on the ‘Squandering Tour’, a bus journey around Valencia that explains the devastating level of waste in public spending in recent years on such ostentatious projects, of which my regular readers will be well aware. He showed a school that has been waiting for funding for years, where the students study in shipping containers for want of a proper building. Beyond, one can see the huge, stunning opera house, which is now hardly used and already looking flaky (its weekly maintenance costs come to half the yearly budget of the Valencia Institute of Music and there was already a perfectly good opera venue 500 metres away). The curious thing about the Spanish media is that whenever Spain gets talked about in the foreign media, this becomes news in itself here. Mr.

Mason’s report has already been attacked by the right-wing Spanish media. If only such journalists would devote more time to attacking the politicians who have helped bring this situation about. Again, one senses an acute sensitivity as to what others are saying about them, and the need to give a good impression above all else. But maybe this immodest insistence on having the best that money can buy without actually having the money to buy it is not limited to this region’s people and politicians. A classic example to be seen all over Spain is the AVE, the high-speed train. The first line to be inaugurated was not between Madrid and Barcelona, as one would expect common economic sense to dictate. It was between Madrid and Seville (coincidentally, the home town of Spain’s president and other highranking politicians at the time…). After a few years, it soon became clear that the AVE was too expensive for most people to use regularly, and it led to the elimination of ordinary, slower rail journeys to smaller towns. The AVE trains themselves have about 60% passenger occupation, compared to France’s almost 100% with their TGV. Spain’s passenger-to-track ratio is also at 2.8 passengers/km, compared to 41 in France. But has this stopped regional governments all over Spain from jumping on the AVE bandwagon? Hell, no. This train is in the Champions League of trains, so they all have to try to hop on it. Regional governments everywhere have been vying to get this

High up in the province’s interior amid vineyards, there are two sleepy little towns best known for producing some great wines – Utiel and Requena. These two towns just happen to lie on the path between Valencia and Madrid, so when the AVE fever caught Valencia, they obviously didn’t want to miss out. As there are only about 15 km separating the two towns, the competition for the poisoned trophy was fierce. After much bickering, a Solomonic decision was taken: the AVE station was built between the two towns, smack in the middle of nowhere. This means that if you wish to take the AVE to either of the towns, you must also get a mini-bus from the station or call for a taxi. The platforms are now bare and the car park with a 250-vehicle capacity is virtually empty. This new station is already reminiscent of Edward Thomas’s Adelstrop, albeit with a 12.4 million euro decor and a 21st century high-speed train rolling in now and again, with nobody getting on or off. Looks great, though. El Gazza

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VALENCIA WORLD with the public in Valencia, keep the faith and let’s make things better together! How did you find living in London?

Paquito

Paquito of ‛Las Torres’ Tell us about your background. I’m in love with the hospitality industry (hostelería) in all its variety: hotels, chains, restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, discos, and big events, too. I’ve been involved in this world since I was a boy and it continues to fascinate me every day. It also gives me the chance to explore my other passion, which is travelling. My first experience was in London in the summer of 2004, after working in my family’s bar in Spain for six years. I was only supposed to go to England for three months in the summer but I ended up staying a year! After a year in “the city with the worst weather in the world”, I went to Ibiza to recuperate and started to work during the summer seasons in Ibiza and the Canary Islands. During the winter, I was working in the ski resorts of Formigal and Baqueira. After these rewarding experiences, I decided to go to Germany to learn the language and for the level of professionalism there, too…as well as for a wonderful German girl, Judith. We now live together in Valencia. After being involved in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years and taking a brief break in Italy to learn ‘Flair bartending’ with Nicolas Saint-Jean and Roberto Cuda, I’m back in my native Valencia. The reason for my return is the opportunity to run a traditional Spanish bar and the challenge of changing it into a really good bar with a modern flavour, surrounded by friends and good professionals. I want to take this opportunity to let everyone know that the best way to grow personally is to travel and learn different languages and cultures. And a message to all the professionals working

As I said before, the worst thing is the weather. It’s possible to be cold, windy, rainy, sunny, cloudy, and rainy again and even snowing… all within the space of one bus journey. However, in inverse proportion to the unpleasant weather is the deeply enriching cultural experience of living in this city, which means that no one can really forget London or think about it without feeling real passion and nostalgia, too. I had the great fortune to work in the Meliá White House Hotel in Regent’s Park and Club Annam in Whitechapel, two incredible places with top professionals! That’s where I got the idea to dedicate myself to the hospitality industry. We shared a room, my German girlfriend and myself, in a fivebedroom house for 800€ a month! I made a lot of friends in London and had some exciting experiences there, too…without forgetting to learn English and the art of being a barman. It’s a city that you are obliged to visit but I don’t think it’s the best choice right now for the majority of young people looking to emigrate to the Englishspeaking world…the world is enormous!

sure that your visit here will be a great experience. We also speak English if your Spanish doesn’t go past “Dos cervezas, por favor”, or if you want to order something else! Our trademarks are quality products, friendly service, a relaxed ambience, and the best international music. We also have great brands like San Miguel and an ample selection of beers, an exquisite African coffee in Kilimanjaro from Cafés Brasilia and our premium drinks come from Bodegas Momparler to complement our breakfast, lunch and dinner choices. At the front, our kitchen chef Alejandro García (La Ferradura) combines tasty tapas with homemade recipes and a well-prepared carta of international drinks. None of this would be so much fun without our clientele, an agreeable bunch who like to have a good time here with friends. If that’s your attitude, too, then this is the bar for you. Interview by Owl Bar Las Torres C/ Guillem de Castro, 119 Tel: 96 315 41 62 Zona Carmen A stone’s throw from the Torres de Quart

How do you find Valencia as a place to live? Valencia is a fantastic city, with very agreeable weather and a wonderful variety of magnificent things to do for visitors. The Malvarrosa beach area, the Mercado Central, the gardens in the Turia riverbed, the Bioparc, wonderful parks, ancient and modern architecture, a unique cuisine and some quality products make a visit to Valencia essential for any traveller of whatever background. The great nightlife completes this broad range of options to encourage you to stay longer and try to live the whole experience. And while everything can be improved, this is a city with a wonderful potential and a great future ahead of it. Tell us about Bar Las Torres. Las Torres has a simple concept: to treat each day as if it was our first day and use all our international experience to be innovative for the benefit of our customers. We try to adapt the space all the time, paying attention to the details to make

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February is my both my favourite and most detested month of the year. It is the best month because it heralds a time for many a local and foreign fashion week, therefore providing catwalk and streetstyle inspiration a-plenty, is shorter than any other month which means less working days but just as many weekends (score!), but most significantly, houses the most important day in the calendar, My Birthday. Since I was born, birthdays have always been a Big Thing in my house. My parents both come from huge families so decided right from the getgo to make it a really special occasion for each of us each year, a traditional guilt-free pampering and spoiling for one whole day, from yummy breakfasts to favourite dinners, and most often as a child and even now up into my late twenties, things often escalated into a whole entire Birthday Week. There's only two of us sisters, so it really was and is quite unnecessary as it’s not as if either of us ever felt left out, but if I'm honest, I'm sure I could have milked the situation into a Birthday Month, but my Mother's big day is but a fortnight after mine so we must have a little break from celebrating in the middle somewhere. This year I am torn as to what to do for my birthday. As a group of friends, it is fair to say we do really like to party. Not in a 1990s, off-our-heads way, let me hastily add, but in a let’s-have-a-few-drinksand-take-over-the-dancefloor manner, because we do love to shake it and move it and drop it like it's hot. Sadly, Valencia, in my humble opinion, has

intention of buying, and not haggling for a huge round mirror and a gorgeous old clothes chest we were so desperate to buy we were afraid to lose. All very bizarre with the mirror as the guy tried to haggle with me before I even opened my mouth – “Only 20 euros, but for you, 10, darling” – but super exciting as it matches two mirrors I previously bought at the Rastro a few years back. I'm making quite a collection! We then sat for hours on a terrace after, drinking hot coffee and eating toast, rather proud of our purchases, but even more so of not being hungover and for wearing our sunglasses for entirely practical reasons (not just to cover up party bags).

dropped the ball over the last few months when it comes to nightlife. Without wishing to offend, but then that would be assuming these people can read and can read in English at that, I'm not all that enamoured with the idea of propping up the bar with the likes of Mujeres, Hombres y Viceversa contestants or Gandía Shore cast members, which seems to be all there is to find at most of the spots we used to frequent. I'm not being snobby – much – but I do enjoy a night out surrounded by people like me who are also looking to have fun, and are not spray-tanned, buffed, pumped up, squeezed into tiny dresses that barely cover buttcheeks (the girls) and skintight tees with more chest on show than I would even do on the beach (the boys) and are there for one reason only – to be seen. It seems like Big Nights Out are just not 'In' any more. And although I do miss the shaking of bootay, a lot has to be said for gossiping over pre-dinner drinks, lazing over late suppers and enjoying a long cool tipple of choice in a nice bar afterwards, and yet more still for actually being out and about on a Saturday and/or Sunday morning. Just the other weekend, a few girlfriends and I wrapped up in leather skinny jeans, warm boots and big cosy jackets and beanies and headed down to the Rastro in the Mestalla football ground car park. The fleamarket was packed, the sun was shining, the wind was absolutely freezing and we had a blast haggling for huge pieces of furniture we had no

But back to my case in point. February rocks, but is also a huge mess in the way of fitting everything in. Less days is cool from a work perspective, but when it becomes apparent just how many people decided to be born this month too, and not leave the whole 28 days to me (we're working on a Birthday Month here, people!), including about five of my closest friends, it makes one want to pull one's hair out. I not only have to share the limelight, but I have to sing more “Happy Birthdays” in one month than I will do for the rest of the year. I also have to pull together more than five different show-stopping, birthday-worthy outfits and find the time to buy as many presents, and I am one of those people who likes to put a lot of thought, time and effort into gifting, which just isn't possible. Plus, do you know what is on offer at this time of year? Everything is emblazoned with love hearts, decorated with teddy bears or smudged with faux-lipstick kisses. Because, as if there wasn't enough going on, it's also Valentine's Day half way through the month! Say what?! Obviously with all my hundreds of admirers I’m going to be pushed to find date nights for all of them, especially with all the shopping and drinking and eating and (attempted) dancing I’ll be doing. Maybe we could push it back to March? I'm sure no one would mind if it was after Fallas, what difference will a few days make, I say!

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VALENCIA NIGHTLIFE HELLO CLUBBERS!! Yes, it’s me, John Tracey and I’m back for another pubbers/clubbers guide of Valencia. In this month’s edition we are going to be taking a little look at the Blasco Ibáñez area, but first I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year and hopefully a healthy and a ‘prospers 1 two’:) Now then, with all that said and done, let’s get back to business. First on the agenda is something I like to call ‘Wild Wednesday’. For those of you who didn’t know, Wednesday night in Valencia is Erasmus night! What makes this different to other student nights around the world I hear you cry? Well, for me the best thing about Erasmus night is the fact that you have hundreds of people from all over the globe that have all chosen Valencia to study in for various different reasons. For many of them it is the first time away from home, and the main objective for 99% of them is to get completely and utterly funked up, and to finish waking up to a random person you’ve never met before from hopefully an exotic foreign country (and no, Scotland doesn’t count as an exotic country). The first port of call has to be Caribbeans in C/ Bélgica, 5 (Tel: 608 664 713). It’s opposite the Mestalla fútbol stadium and this is a little underground bar, and when (i say underground bar, i don’t mean drum & bass or garage, i mean literally you have to walk down some steps to get into it:) The music on Wednesdays or any other nights is very commercial, but also with a few ‘big’ hits from countries like Finland, Estonia, and let’s not forget about Iceland, all known for their world-renowned musical lyrics...NOT!!! Hahaha! But it is quite funny to see clubbers all bouncing around and throwing each other up in the air to songs even the Eurovision would be ashamed to play:) After Caribbeans you could go to numerous bars in the area, but I have found that the busiest and most consistent are Negritos and Café Tucan (C/ Poly y Peyrolón, 40, Tel: 654 338 542). Both are on C/ Polo y Peyrolón and a practically opposite each other. The only real difference between them (and for me a real game changer) is that Negritos serves their copas in plastic cups and Café Tucan serves theirs the

24/7 VALENCIA correct way, in proper glass ones. I don't know what it is, but I simply can’t fully enjoy drinking a nice Jim Beam and coke, or gin & tonic out of the same sort of cups we had at my nephew’s eighth birthday party, call me pijo (posh) or what you will…it just doesn't taste the same!! Also, Café Tucan has a better space to dance in my opinion and cheaper drinks, too. Whilst in any one of these three bars, don’t forget to ask the bar staff for some free tickets to the nightclubs afterwards. Normally after you buy a drink, if you ask they will give you a ticket to either Murrayclub 33rpm (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 111) or Rumbo 144 (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 144). They are opposite each other. If they have run out they will point you in the direction of one of the PRs from the club who is normally drinking for free in the corner of the bar, or if not, they will be ready for you when you leave… One thing, though, be careful that you don’t dawdle on the walk there. It should only take you about 10 minutes, but the free passes are a little bit like Cinderella at the ball but, instead of turning into a pumpkin at midnight, they turn into disappointing discounts at 04.00h. So I would even suggest to leave the pubs about 03.00h, as there is normally a big Q the closer you get to cut off time. Ok, so the big question is which one do you choose? Murrayclub or Rumbo 144? Answer? Well, it’s simple...BOTH:) Get to Murray’s around 03.00h to use your free pass, grab yourself a beer and then go to door and get a cuño (stamp) which is normally free but sometimes they might charge you one or two euros. After that, stroll over the road to Rumbo and do exactly the same before the free passes are worthless.... SIMPLES:) Personally, I like Murrayclub between 03:00 – 04.00h for its rock selection and cheese, then Rumbo between 05.00 – 07.00h, where they have the best hip-hop in town on Wednesdays with the one and only DJ Cosy O from the UK. He has been on the scene for long time in Valencia and constantly keeps those flavours fresh and up to date, keep up the good work:) You might have noticed that there was a

gap in between 04.30 – 05.00h, I like to call that pizza pay time:) Next to Murrayclub there is a pizza place that has being going for years, I think it’s 2.50€ and you get a kickass slice of pizza, mmm, just what you need about that time, trust me:) Also there is a place called Miniclub (Av. Blasco Ibáñez, 111) which is right next to Murray’s. This is also a very cool club but most of all it has a pair of balls due to the fact that, along with a few other clubs like La3, the Carmen Club and the new nightclub called Play, it hasn’t conformed with playing all the same commercial music as many of the clubs. It focuses more on electro downstairs and indie pop upstairs, nice mix if you ask me. Obviously, all the places which I’ve been talking about, are good to go Thursday, Friday and Saturdays as well, just with a few variations of bars and clubs like El Tornillo (C/ Campoamor, 42), an indie pop-electronica bar, and Ben’s Inn (Plaza Honduras, 12) with hip-hop and house, good atmosphere and great people. If you get the chance, ask to speak to Ben. He is a top fella and I’m sure he will sort you out with passes or discounts to all the big clubs at the weekends:) Just a stone’s throw from Blasco Ibáñez, two other decent clubs in the Plaza Cedro area are Wah Wah (C/ Campoamor, 52) and Matisse (C/ Campoamor, 60). Both are similar to each other but very different to the rest in the neighbourhood. They normally have live music bands between 22.00h and 24.00h, then Spanish music and good tunes from back in the days of the Beatles and the Stones on the dancefloor. With an international staff, Café Infinito (C/ Poeta Mas y Ros, 35) is a great pre-clubbing place to start the night as well as par of the area’s ‘Ruta de la Tapa del Cedro’ every Wednesday! Anyway, that is the end of our rollercoaster ride around Blasco Ibáñez and the surrounding areas. Hope you give it a wild ride some time, as I’m sure you won’t be disappointed:) Remember stay loose, stay moist but most of all stay safe Valencia:) this is J.T @ 24/7 Valencia :) Photo Mateo Sanchis © 24/ 7 Valencia 2013

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FEBRUARY 2013 FEBRERO 2013 FRIDAY / VIERNES 1 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: María Lizana, Tomás de los Cariño, Juan de Pilar y Enrique Sevilla (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Bruce Saunders Trio (jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 10€. EL LOCO: Maga (indie) 22.30h 12€ (anticipada) / 15€ (taquilla). JIMMY GLASS: Antonio Serrano 21.30h 12€ Aforo Limitado.JUANITA: Ras Tatouille 23.00h Gratis.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 2 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Celia Romero, Manuel Serena,Tomás de los Cariño y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Berklee Valencia Welcome Jam Session (fusion jazz – world music) 23.00h Gratis. EXCUSE ME?: Diskobiskuits con H4L 9000 + Dioni Sánchez / Watusi Dance Party con David Nebot + Sr. Varo + Chulina Diablo 01.00h. 47 CLUB: Miss Yuls + Lupo Heras 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Dr. Jau 23.00h Gratis. LA3: La1: Maadraassoo + Obtuso + Rocket DJs / Oven: La Lupa Showcase / Trés Champagne:Mr. West + Impe 01.30h. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. WAHWAH: Pastora 22.30h 12€ / 15€.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 3 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Fernando Lucas, Javier Salazar, Gustavo Orihuela y Lito Guevara (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 4 BLACK NOTE: Open Jam Session 23.30h 4€ con consumición.

TUESDAY / MARTES 5 JIMMY GLASS: Pablo Martín Quintet (jazz) 21.30h 14€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Tomás González, Ricardo Bustamente, y Ana Yoris + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 6 BLACK NOTE: Jumpin’ the Swing con DJ

Quique Lledó 23.30h Gratis. EL LOCO: Buffalo Summer (rock) 21.00 9€ / 12€. ESPAI RAMBLETA: Erik Truffaz Quartet (jazz) 21.30h 15€. JUANITA: Cabina Abierta 21.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 7 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Con Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Júlia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (tributo flamenco a Miguel Hernández) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays con Slowly Man + Bad 23.00h Gratis. EL LOCO: Supersweet performs Tommy (de Who) 21.00h 7€ / 10€. JUANITA: Soul B 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Brit Pop City 23.30h Gratis.

FRIDAY / VIERNES 8 BLACK NOTE: Mama Soul (soul) + DJ Quique Lledó 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Con Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Júlia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (tributo flamenco a Miguel Hernández) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Fibby Music Group (quintet, R&B – jazz – house) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Olivenza + El Turista Optimista en concierto 22.00h 7€ + consumición / Nuclear DJ Gratis. ESPAI RAMBLETA: Pink Tones (tributo a Pink Floyd) 22.00h 25€ / 30€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 01.00h. 47 CLUB: Valencia Fashion Week con Kike Vilar + José Siul 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jazz es Duo con Celia Mur y Gustav Lundgren 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Tributo a Marley 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 01.30h RADIO CITY: Around the World Unplugged de Berklee Valencia / Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. SALA RUSSAFA: Jerez Texas en concierto 23.00h 10€. WAHWAH: Ellos (electrónica) 22.30h 8€ / 10€.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 9 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Con Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Júlia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (tributo flamenco a Miguel Hernández) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Fibby Music Group (quintet, R&B – jazz – house) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Clinton Fearon (de Gladiators) en acústico + Jah Macetas Sound (Rebel Killer & Payoh Soul Rebel) 22.00h 10€ / 12€. EL LOCO: Fest Wáchina Wáchina con Lulu y los Canibales + Los Surfúricos + DJ Jorgezz GaragePunk 12.00h 20€ bono / Segarra Inn Blues + Felipe Lipe 22.00h 12€ / 15€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 01.00h. FNAC: Diablito Tango 19.00h Gratis. JUANITA: Rebelmadiaq Sound + Miquel

Injection 23.0.0h Gratis. LA3: Zombie Kids + Charles + Obtuso / Samuel Dan + Carlos Brodem 01.30h. MAGAZINE: Fest Wáchina Wáchina con Tumba Swing + Juanito Wau One Mouth Band + Sr. Patilla & Miss Taboo + Alex BigVoxxMan 17.00h 20€ bono. SALA RUSSAFA: Jerez Texas en concierto 23.00h 10€. WAH-WAH: Fest Wáchina Wáchina con Downliners Sect + Urges + El Tigre de Malasia y Doc Manu 22.00h 20€ bono.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 10 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Con Sangre de Cebolla con Isabel Julve, Júlia Gimeno, Rosa Sanz, Kike Naval y Víctor Guadiana (tributo flamenco a Miguel Hernández) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Baron Dandy y Sus Rumberos 18.00h / Teatro Instántaneo XS 5€. 47 CLUB: 47 Social Sunday 23.30h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 11 RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

TUESDAY / MARTES 12 BLACK NOTE: Open Mic Night 23.00h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Breaking Brass (sextet, jazz) 21.30h 10€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Alba Díaz, Jony Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza, Ángel Suárez, Chicho y Dani de Francisco + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

WEDNESDAY / MIÉRCOLES 13 JUANITA: Cabina Abierta 21.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 14 BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Esther Garcés, Johnny Amador, Juan Carlos Mendoza y Juan de Pilar (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Acceso Directo (quintet, Afro-Cuban – Latin – jazz) 22.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays con Slowly Man + Bad 23.00h Gratis. 47 CLUB: Groovenite 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Ras Tatouille 23.00h Gratis. SALA RUSSAFA: Enrique Morente (hijo) y Juan Habichulea (nieto) en concierto (flamenco) 22.30h 15€.

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BLACK NOTE: Son del Barrio (Latin) 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel Serena, Amaro Carmona, Manuel Reyes y Manuel Quintero (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MUMAU: Diablito Tango 22.00h. DUB CLUB: Estado Crítico en concierto 22.00h / DJ Capitán Manchas Gratis. EL LOCO: Excitements + Midnight Shots (soul – R&B) 22.30h 12€ / 15€. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 01.00h. JIMMY GLASS: Piano Trio Session con Albert Palau, Alex Cesarini y David Gadea (jazz) 22.30h – 24.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Jamaican Dream by Sputnik DJ 23.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Jumpin’ the Swing con DJ Quique Lledó 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Cabina Abierta 21.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Open Mic Night 23.00h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Georvis Pico Quartet (jazz) 21.30h 12€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Alba Díaz, Manuel Heredia y Leo Molina + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 16 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Javier Calderón, Yolanda López y Christian Sabalete (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Víctor Jiménez Quartet 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Pavel Urkiza + Jonathan Pocovi en concierto 23.00h 6€ / Marvin Denon Gratis. EL LOCO: Las Queers 22.30h 5€. 47 CLUB: CarnaGlam Special con Miss Yuls + Felipe Perdomo 23.30h Gratis. JUANITA: Ska-ba Dynamite Sound con Papado 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 01.30h. RADIO CITY: Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: A-Phonics + Ukelele Zombies 22.30h 10€.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 17 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Manuel ‘El Gato’, Daniel de Manuel, Yessica Sánchez y Rocío Naila’h, José Lahoz y El Piraña (flamenco) 20.00h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Roda de Choro (Brazilian jam session) 19.00h 10€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. DUB CLUB: Café Teatro con Jesús F. Manzano 20.00h 6€ + consumición. EL LOCO: Rockeros (rock ‘n’ roll, tributo a Cliff Richard & Shadows) 18.00h 9€. RADIO CITY: Black Sunday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

MONDAY / LUNES 18 BLACK NOTE: Open Jam Session 23.30h 4€ con consumición.

TUESDAY / MARTES 19 JIMMY GLASS: Bill McHenry Quartet (jazz) 21.30h 13€ Aforo Limitado. RADIO CITY: Juanma Maya, Juan de Pilar y Yukte + DJ Gypsy Box (flamenco) 23.00h 7€ con consumición.

THURSDAY / JUEVES 21 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Kallardó (flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays con Slowly Man + Bad 23.00h Gratis. JUANITA: Soul B 23.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Brit Pop City 23.30h Gratis. WAHWAH: McEnroe + Tórtel 22.00h 10€ / 15€.

JUANITA: Cabina Abierta 21.00h Gratis. RADIO CITY: Indie Vibes con Ra-zz 23.00h Gratis.

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BLACK NOTE: Pepa Blasco & Friends (blues – soul – funk) 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: José ‘El Metralla’, Sandra Ruiz, Tomás de los Cariño, Ricardo Bustamente y José ‘El Negro’ (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Fernando García’s Afro-Rican Quintet (fusion jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: DJ Session 23.00 Gratis. 47 CLUB: Sutja Gutiérrez + Robotto 23.30h Gratis. JIMMY GLASS: Jimmy’s Jam (jazz) 22.00h 4€ consumición Aforo Limitado. JUANITA: Di Garrots 23.00h Gratis. LA3: DJs 01.30h. RADIO CITY: Around the World Unplugged de Berklee Valencia / Radio Eklekcity 23.00h Gratis.

BLACK NOTE: Sex & Rock & Roll (rock) 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Juanma Maya, Manuela Morales y Juan de Pilar4(flamenco) 23.30h. DUB CLUB: Jamaican Thursdays con Slowly Man + Bad 23.00h Gratis. JUANITA: Ras Tatouille 23.00h Gratis.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 23 BLACK NOTE: Dry Martina + DJ Quique Lledó (blues) 23.30h 4€ con consumición. CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Jesús Aguilera y Su Gente (flamenco) 23.30h. CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Fernando García’s Afro-Rican Quintet (fusion jazz) 23.00h / 00.30h 8€. DUB CLUB: Jah Macetas en concierto + Rebel Killer & DJ Quick-e 20.00h. EL LOCO: Mamá (pop) 23.00h 12€ / 16€ + consumición. EXCUSE ME?: DJs 01.00h. JUANITA: Rebel Killer 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Lagartija Nick + Doctor Divago 22.00h 12€ / 15€.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 24 CAFÉ DEL DUENDE: Tomás de los Cariño, Manuel Reyes y Cristina Simón (flamenco) 20.00h. DUB CLUB: Nacho Pereda y los Chatarreros del Amor en concierto 18.00 / Teatro con Juanjo de la Iglesia 20.00h 6€. EL LOCO: Meteors + Aullido Atómico (psychobilly) 21.00h 15€ / 18€. 47 CLUB: 47 Social Sunday23.30h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Godfathers 20.00h 18€ / 22€.

MONDAY / LUNES 25 RADIO CITY: Supersonic Monday con Killmanjarto 23.00h Gratis.

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FRIDAY / VIERNES 1 BLACK NOTE: Hannah Williams and Tastemakers (soul – funk desde UK) + DJ Quique Lledó 23.30h. JUANITA: Xino DJ 23.00h Gratis.

SATURDAY / SÁBADO 2 JUANITA: Slowly Man + DJ Quick-e 23.00h Gratis. WAH-WAH: Elliott Murphy + Julián Maeso 22.00h 20€.

SUNDAY / DOMINGO 3 CAFÉ MERCEDES JAZZ: Mikkel Ploug New Group (quartet, jazz) 19.00h 8€ / Jam Session (vocal y instrumental) 20.30h Gratis. Photo Mateo Sanchis © 24/7 Valencia 2013

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