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Posted: 08:40@16.12.06 (Note: This review is now depreciated, and is only available as a historical note.) Meson Verfran, Los Gallardos I grew up in Los Gallardos, in a small old house round the back of the bakery, among other places. So, as we gutter snipes played in the potholes and abandoned cortijos, our elders sat out in the dingy bars, sipping coffee and brandy and bemoaning the lack of a decent restaurant in Los Gallardos. Continue reading Meson Verfran
Posted: 07:46@06.12.06 Bar Restaurant Sopalmo Sopalmo, Mojacar Many, many years ago, during the Arabian ownership of Al Andalus, Mojacar was known as ´Muxacar´, and, indeed, was located on the hill in front of where it currently is. Indeed, during the ´Reconquista´ of Al Andalus by the Catholic Kings, the capture and holding of Vera and Muxacar was considered to be an important victory for the army of Maestre Felipe de Aragon, the victorious son of Continue reading Restaurant Sopalmo
Posted: 09:44@05.12.06 (Note: This review is now depreciated, and is only available as a historical note.) Candela Bar & Restaurant Carboneras First of all, a small disclaimer. There could be some conflict of interest here, as I very nearly brought this restaurant for the current owner. I didn´t, mainly due to already being over committed on the work front (hey, this blog doesn´t write itself you know!), but I do enjoy popping in occasionally to Continue reading Candela