Dining revolution

grounds, the kitchen guarantees a journey through the senses, like nothing else on the Costa Blanca.

Creative and inspiring and continually fighting for its third star (which must be fast approaching), its head chef Alberto Ferruz does the Valencian community proud, showcasing mostly local dishes.

Having partly-trained in Paris and San Sebastian as well as nearby with Denia’s culinary king Quique Dacosta, you are in safe hands.

There is lots of fish and plenty of fruit and veg and the restaurant’s Maitre

Pablo Catala is one of the most interesting restaurateurs in Spain, having worked as a cameraman in war zones, including Iraq, Afghanistan and Bosnia, and then as an army press officer.

Its main rival is Tula, which has had a Michelin star since 2019 and is known for its simplicity and excellent use of local ingredients. Run by Borja Susilla and Clara Puig, it regularly changes its ingredients and is a breath of fresh air in the busy Arenal area.

Among other places you have to try are Robert Mcteague’s very own Carneceria tapas bar, on the outskirts of the centre.

This hip new joint is set up in a former butcher’s shop that first opened in the 1950s and counts many of its original features, such as counter, floors and even its ancient walk-in fridge. The sign outside says it all, while Robert continues the authenticity, making his own bacon, ribs and sausages and featuring a simple menu to go alongside a nice array of tapas plates.

It’s a great place to while away a few hours and has plenty of local wines by the glass, as well as Guiness on tap, as you’d expect from a West Coast of Ireland native. Don’t forget ‘Taco Thursdays’, while there are other fun nights in the offing for the Spring.

His other place, mostly run now by his friendly Romanian wife Andrea, is La Sucreria in a prime location next to Javea old town’s main church. It has an excellent mix of dishes and is always busy. Among other exciting places to try out are Volta i Volta, run by a Valencian chef and his Italian wife Marguerita from Verona. Focussing on great local ‘KM0’ produce, expect plenty of pickles, conserves, syrups and marinades. Es Tapa Ti on the Arenal is also good.

In terms of country joints, El Campo, takes some beating with its charming garden and experienced local chef Amanda Trenco, 40, who knocks up a great mix of Asiatic twists and a solid a la carte menu, with such joys as shrimp gyozas with spinach and roast suckling pig with apple and red berries. There is even an occasional Mexican special menu.

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As a private chef, my team and I offer catering services in your home, garden or place of business for all occasions.

In our shop in the Arenal, Jávea we have a fresh salad bar, ready-made meals and a list of other dishes that are posted daily on Instagram and Facebook such as vegan, vegetarian, meat, fish and seafood dishes plus a choice of desserts. We also make bespoke party and wedding cakes for those very special occasions!

We look forward to taking you on A Food Adventure!

Catering4u, Avda del Plà 121, Jávea/Xàbia

Tel / WhatsApp: +34 688 684 674

Facebook: Catering4UJavea

Instagram: afoodadventurejavea

Website: catering4u.es

Family friendly local bar under new owners Stephen and Christina as of 2019

English Fry-Up, Sandwiches, Wraps, Burgers, Salads, Pies, Fish & Chips

Weekly Changing Specials

Daily Baked Croissants

Fun Quiz Nights

Every Tuesday & Thursday evening Sunday Roasts twice a week!

Park your broom and sit for a spell

Check our Facebook page for more info tel: +34 965 79 69 10

WhatsApp: +34 686 64 01 23 lancashirebrujajavea@hotmail.com

Carretera Cabo La Nao-Pla, 123 Urb Moreras del Saladar, local 24 03730 Jávea