Oz in Spain

Vertical indoor garden and chill-out lounge area at José Carlos García Restaurant

Málaga’s top chefs have once again made a strong commitment to encouraging and actively promoting healthy and creative culinary options through the annual ChefsforChildren philanthropic initiative. Comprising a series of special events around Spain for young potential cooks and foodies of the future, this year’s fifth edition of ChefsforChildren will culminate in a gala charity dinner at the Anantara Villa Padierna resort in Benahavís on 24 April. 

The official press presentation of the gala, and associated events, was held at the Escuela de Hostelería de Benahavís, where five of Málaga’s top chefs spoke passionately about their involvement in ChefsforChildren and the enthusiasm of youngsters taking part. They also stressed the philanthropic nature of the gala, which this year is raising funds for the Fundación Pequeño Deseo.  […]

Summer Chic at Nikki Beach

Nikki Beach’s 10th anniversary celebrations in Marbella officially begin with the über-glamorous White Party on 30 May. Already opened to the public in April, Nikki Beach Marbella’s plush seaside setting of all-white beach sun beds and chic drapery includes a large outdoor restaurant, centrally located octagon-shaped bar, Lifestyle Boutique with items including Nikki Beach-branded and designer clothing, swimwear and cover-ups, indoor-outdoor VIP area (with elevated lounge area and stunning views of the Mediterranean) and spa area by the beach.

The lunch and dinner menu features signature tastes and spices that are representative of all the countries where Nikki Beach is located, including delicious salads, creative sushi rolls, original seafood entrees and slow-roasted free-range rotisserie chicken.

Nikki Beach Mallorca, which was inaugurated last year, is now also open for the new season, with its White Party to be held on 6 June.

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Santa María de los Reales Alcázares (Úbeda)

Palacio de Jabalquinto (Baeza)

Jaén is something of a hidden treasure for many visitors to Andalucía. The seven other provinces (Málaga/Costa del Sol, Granada, Sevilla, Cádiz and, to a less extent, Córdoba, Huelva and Almería) tend to corner the market when it comes to tourism in Spain’s renowned southern region. […]

Popular Costa del Sol vegetarian restaurant Vegetalia is celebrating its 15th anniversary in November with a sumptuous new menu, numerous raffle prizes and festive sparkling wine. […]

It was all about extravagance, elegance and entertainment when 2,500 guests enjoyed the Grand Opening White Party celebrations at the newest Nikki Beach in Mallorca. […]

Leading restaurateurs and hotel managers on the Costa del Sol were invited to a special presentation at La Cónsula of the latest 2009 vintage of crafted wines from the Abadía Retuerta bodega. Representatives of the local distributor Juan Lara and Abadía Retuerta general manager Enrique Valero then hosted an exquisite “maridaje” lunch, marrying the Castilla León bodega’s featured 2009 wines with dishes prepared and served by the celebrated hotel and restaurant school’s students. […]

…in Fuengirola

Mine host BigM and the cheerleaders

Australia makes a long-awaited return to the Fuengirola fairground as the popular Feria Internacional de los Pueblos opens on Saturday 28 April (continuing until Tuesday 1 May). […]

“From Canvas to Plate” menu at Barceló Málaga

IN AN INNOVATIVE twist on the traditional “Week of…” gastronomic extravaganzas, Barceló Málaga Hotel is offering diners a fusion of art and cuisine from 31 October to 5 November. […]

TV spotlight on Málaga restaurant

SPAIN’S PREMIER food channel has joined Málaga restaurant La Reserva del Pastor to create the first Bar Canal Cocina in Andalucía.

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Popular Basque grill opens in Mijas

THE TABANKO chain of Basque-style “asador” restaurants has now stoked up a new grill on the Fuengirola-Mijas Road. Finca Tabanko Asador extends over a 6,000 square metre setting, with ample terraces overlooking the Mediterranean and a backdrop of the Mijas mountain sierra.  […]