23 RESTAURANTS PARTICIPATE IN INAUGURAL TAPAS ROUTE “TASTA XÀBIA”

The Department of Economic Dynamization has got together with the business associations of Xàbia Historica, Duanes del Mar, Xàbia Arenal, Mercat Municipal de Xàbia and the Restaurant Association of Xàbia (ARX) to create a special event to energise the business and hospitality sector during the month of May.

Entitled “TASTA XÀBIA”, the tapas route will allow residents and visitors to sample the gastronomic delights offered by 23 restaurants throughout the municipality of Xàbia, proof of the very high quality of the hospitality businesses in our municipality, and vote to find the best in town during the campaign which will take place between Saturday 4th May and Sunday 26th May inclusive.

The councillor responsible for Economic Dynamization, Juanlu Cardona (PP), explained that the concept is very simple. Each participating venue will display a poster showcasing the tapas that they are offering and the time during which it can be enjoyed. Each tapas is priced at 4 euros which includes a drink.

Those wishing to participate in voting for the best tapas will need download the “Rutappa” APP (which will be available soon on both the APP Store and Google Play) through which they will be able to rate each tapas to ultimately find the best tapas in Xàbia whilst also entering into a draw for three vouchers worth 200 euros to spend in associated tapas, the condition being that the user must rate at least three tapas on offer during the campaign.

Cardona added that the town hall and the participating trade associations are hoping that the TASTA XÀBIA campaign will help boost the local economy during May whilst José Manuel Piña from ARX said that the event is a great way to promote the gastronomy of Xàbia.

And Raúl Caselles, president of the Xàbia Històrica trade association, added that the event will be kicked off on Saturday 4th May which a special ‘tardeo’ with live music between 6.00pm and 8.30pm in the Placeta del Convent.

Participating Restaurants and the Tapas

Xàbia Historica

Bar Mercat (Mercat Municipal) – Leeks with Romescu Sauce
Bendita Chulería (Carrer Roques, 21) – Taco Pastor (Mexican Pork Taco)
Casa Grau (Carrer Mayor, 16) – Pico de Gallo with Shrimp and Avocado
Desnivell (C/.Cronista Mosén Ferrer, 19) – Figatell Mini Burger
El Bancalet (Placeta del Convent) – Anchovies in Vinegar with Salmorejo
El Convent (Placeta del Convent) – Artichoke with Fried Pork Belly
Embruix (Carrer Mayor, 13) – Artichoke Delight
Isabor (C/.Sant Joaquim, 11) – Venezuelan Flavour
La Carnecería Jávea (Carrer de Cervantes, 22) – Smoked Pulled Pork Taco
La Parrilla del Celler (C/.San Bartolomé) – Aubergine, Honey, Goat Cheese and Polenta
La Trastienda (Avda.Príncipe de Asturias) – Guipuzcoa Anchovy Pintxo
Mavita (C/.de la Coma, 2) – Mavita Chicken
Olivo y Laurel (Placeta del Convent) – Octopus & Prawn Salad
Palma Tapas Bar (C/.de la Pau, 9) – Artichoke and Iberian Spanish Flatbread
Taberna Santa Croqueta (C/.Virgen de los Ángeles) – Coqueta al Foie
Temblor (Carrer Mayor, 67) – Crispy Plantain with Prawn

Duanes del Mar

Cala Viuda (Paseo Marina Española) – Low Temperature Ribs with Roasted Sweet Potato
K.Ricco (C/.Andrés Lambert, 5) – Sobrasada Croquette dipped in Honey and Mahón Flakes
Picoteo Port (Avda. Jaime I) – Port Fish Tortilla
Restaurante Noray (Paseo Marina Española) – Steak Tarter Profiterol
Titanic (C/ d’Ovidi Montllor) – Marinated Red Tuna

Arenal Xàbia

Restaurante Club de Golf (C/.Benitatxell) – Meloso Brioche
Restaurante Parador (Parador Nacional de Turismo) – Salad with Prawn, Mayonnaise and Avodaco