10/04/2019: This is a happy story of seven hungry people (four locals and three visitors) on a paella pilgrimage. One of our team was celebrating, and this is his favourite of the many arrozerias where valencianos come for a great feed in El Palmar. Starters, then... esgarraet con mojama is roasted red peppers sprinkled with cod (that’s the esgarraet) served with slices of salt-cured tuna (the mojama). It is divine. The anguilas (eel) come in a deep, rich sauce with potatoes and garlic. The eel melts in your mouth. Pescaditos were a bit bony. Then it was showtime, as two gorgeous paellas were brought to the table, one of rabbit and chicken, and the other paella de marisco. The stock used to prepare them was intense and salty and wonderful. The soccorat was about the tastiest thing I could imagine, just the right crispiness. We wrapped up with plates of mixed desserts to share and shots of mistela as a digestive. Our hosts were proud, knowing that even by their high standards this was the real deal.

11/08/2019: Situato proprio in fondo alla strada principale di El Palmar, il principale paesino della zona dell’Albufera, scegliamo questo ristorante tra la miriade di quelli presenti in paese grazie alla guida Lonely Planet. Mangiamo un ottimo Arroz Nigro, beviamo un’ottima birra alla spina, conto inferiore ai 26 euro. Il tutto in una location molto carina e con un servizio impeccabile. Che dire... grazie Lonely Planet!