‘Pret A Manger’ sandwich chain to open 70 shops in Spain and Portugal
British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger is to expand into Spain and Portugal as part of a plan to double in size, it...
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Spain plans to control food waste – and all restaurants must offer ‘doggy bags’
As part of a new draft bill aimed at minimising food waste, the Spanish government will oblige bars and restaurants to offer ‘doggybags’ free of...
Spotlight: the iconic Hotel Palace in Madrid, offering gastronomic delights
Commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912, the iconic hotel, The Westin Palace in Madrid, is just steps away from three of the most prestigious museums in Europe –...
Plan to ban sugary food and drink ads targeting kids will need cabinet approval
Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has announced plans to ban junk food adverts that target children under the age of 16 in an effort...
Spanish chef Dabiz Muñoz named best chef in the world
Spanish star chef Dabiz Muñoz, owner of the three Michelin star DiverXo restaurant in Madrid, has been named best chef in the world at the fifth edition of The...
Campaign to reduce meat consumption in Spain sparks debate
Spaniards are being urged to eat less meat, following the launch of a campaign by the country’s consumer affairs minister, sparking debate in a nation...
Valencia’s five best takeaways to tide you over during lockdown
While Covid continues to keep us on our toes and cases don’t appear anywhere near slowing down, the recent decision by the regional government to...
Spain and Food: a love affair
I am pretty sure that I fell in love with Spain properly about seven years ago – looking out over the spectacular landscape from a...
The 13 Spanish restaurants ranked in the World’s Best 120: ‘Azurmendi’ (No.14)
Following on from our first article about The World’s 50 Best, an organisation that ranks restaurants around the world, we now focus on Azurmendi in the Basque Country. Seven restaurants in...
The 13 Spanish restaurants ranked in the World’s Best 120: ‘Disfrutar’ (No.9)
Following on from our first article about The World’s 50 Best, an organisation that ranks restaurants around the world, we now focus on Disfrutar in Barcelona. Seven restaurants in Spain...
