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Chiringuito holds its tasty inauguration party at SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort

GIANT brochettes of beef, wild turbot and exquisite canapes marked the opening of one of the most exciting new restaurants in Sotogrande for years.

Hundreds of high society guests were treated to a night of entertainment and glamour at the launch of MARXA Chiringuito.

The vibrant party, attended by local dignitaries and artists, perfectly captured the essence of the new restaurant at five star So/Sotogrande hotel.

As the sun set over the upmarket Costa del Sol resort, guests were treated with trays of del-

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“I am thrilled that this very popular social and cultural event will be back again this year,” Minister for Culture John Cortes said.

“It’s a unique way of celebrating and enjoying the diverse cultural identities that make up our wonderful community.” Calentita has a long history in Gibraltar, is sold at local shops and is often enjoyed as street food or as part of a meal. Other dishes, such as Rosto (a beef or pork stew) and Torta de Acelga (a Swiss chard tart), also reflect the cultural diversity and culinary heritage of the region.

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Meanwhile, tasty snacks of aubergine, mushrooms, cauliflower, pepper and tomatoes were the perfect vegetarian option.

Meat lovers were spoilt for choice with a range of grilled chorizo, tender pork and beautifully presented brochettes of beef.

“We have an impressive fivemetre-long-grill, which is excellent,” explained Executive Chef Leandro Caballero.

“We will be focusing on all

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would recommend a fantastic wild turbot for two people. And of course, we have meat of the best quality such as Argentinian Angus beef.”

Fruity

The food was accompanied by a brilliant wine selection, including Monteabellon Verdejo, a fruity white from the Rueda, while guests had unlimited glasses of Gran Juve & Camps cava. Homemade sangria and caipirinhas were also well re ceived.

The event was also a chance

SPECTACULAR: setting and, below, giant brochettes

for well-known local artists to show their talGraffiti artist D.Darko, who has had his work displayed in Madrid, Venice and Berlin, spent all night spontaneously painting a three-metre giraffe sculpture.

“He is one of the best graffiti artists,” said Marta Bernad, artist and director of ‘Al Aire Libre’, a company that manages artists and projects around Spain. Make-up artist Cris Bueno was also giving the party her personal, different touch.

“I am the creator of

‘Alouest’, which in French means that you live in your own world and that you behave in a different way. I did not want to do what every other make-up artist does, so I started my own creative project in which I ask people to be themselves and to do what they really want,” Bueno said.

The three artists coloured the event with their energy and personality, which combined with the ABBA songs played by the two DJs and the gorgeous mountain and sea views.

Those wanting to enjoy a magical night at MARXA Chiringuito will be able to do so very soon.

“Our official opening is on June 1,” assistant manager Catalina Cueto told the Olive Press.