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Exclusive: British diners praise Michelin-approved restaurant in Spain’s Andalucia after receiving discounts for ‘smiling’ and ‘arriving on time’

BRITISH diners have praised a restaurant in southern Spain after receiving a series of unexpected discounts. Annabel and Andy Graham told the Olive Press they

16 Aug, 2024 @ 14:08

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Huelva·Lead·Olive Press Travel

From Record-Breaking Whisky Sales to Global Drinks Concierge: The Launch of Spirits Sourcery

My name is Ben Odgers and my journey through the drinks industry started back in 2001 at Majestic Wine Warehouses in the UK. I worked

13 Aug, 2024 @ 11:33

Food & Drink

Discover Abantu Café: A Culinary Gem in Little Venice, Port Saplaya

Nestled in the heart of Port Saplaya, lovingly known as “Little Venice,” Abantu Café is a charming boutique restaurant blending the rich culinary traditions of

12 Aug, 2024 @ 11:21

Food & Drink·Valencia

Examples of 'espetos', Andalucia's famous grilled fish

King of the ‘espetos’: This chiringuito has the best sardines on Spain’s Costa del Sol after winning annual contest

ONE of the many culinary treats enjoyed by locals, tourists and expats alike on Spain’s Costa del Sol are espetos, skewers of fish – usually

6 Aug, 2024 @ 11:23

Costa del Sol·Food & Drink·Lead

Spain wins gold where it matters: Little known Spanish cerveza cleans up at the ‘world beer Olympics’

SPAIN may be struggling to produce Olympic athletes, but they can certainly brew a beer. While currently standing 26th in the medal table in Paris,

6 Aug, 2024 @ 08:00

Food & Drink·Lead

Avocado obsession threatens local water supplies in southern Spain: Environmentalists warn 40,000 people are at risk in Andalucia – as demand for green ‘superfood’ continues to surge in Europe and the US

AN environmental organisation in Spain has warned that growing avocados in the surroundings of the Guadiaro River in the Andalucia region is ‘stealing the water

5 Aug, 2024 @ 11:56

Food & Drink·Lead

Caña believe it! New study on beer reveals Spain's favourite drink can have a range of health benefits

These are the most popular beers in Spain, according to Google – but do YOU agree?

SPAIN may be the third-biggest producer of wine in the world, but it is beer that is the country’s preferred drink, with the average Spaniard

3 Aug, 2024 @ 16:01

Food & Drink·Lead

Meet the ‘chicken girl’: The runaway success of Estepona’s Pollo de la Mar isn’t just down to its salivating menu

IT has fast become one of most popular restaurants in the Port of Estepona. But the magic behind Pollo de la Mar doesn’t just lie

30 Jul, 2024 @ 19:00

Estepona·Food & Drink·Sponsored

Jasmine Harman reveals her favourite fruit that can only be grown in Spain – but you’ll have to get them quick

JASMINE Harman has revealed her love for a special kind of fruit that can only be picked in Spain during a certain time of year.

26 Jul, 2024 @ 16:54

Celebrity·Food & Drink·Lead

Ex-Prime Minister of Spain visits popular restaurant in Marbella’s San Pedro de Alcantara

A FORMER prime minister of Spain has been spotted dining at one of San Pedro’s most emblematic restaurants. Jose Aznar, 71, and his wife of

25 Jul, 2024 @ 17:08

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

Marbella nightclub sells €50,000 bottle of champagne to ‘very important client’

A MYSTERY customer dug deep into his pocket to pay €50,000 for a premium bottle of champagne at a Marbella nightclub and restaurant last weekend.

19 Jul, 2024 @ 19:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Marbella

I took a voyage to Vejer de la Frontera – the food capital of Cadiz – to learn how it has enticed foodies in from around the world

VEJER de la Frontera is Andalucia’s definitive frontier of food. The small hillside town has more good restaurants per capita than perhaps San Sebastian, and

17 Jul, 2024 @ 08:00

Food & Drink·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Spain's leading supermarket Mercadona continues to win more customers leaving its rivals floundering|

Consumers in Spain despair as supermarket Mercadona removes this popular product from its shelves indefinitely: ‘Stop playing with my emotions, I’m devastated’

SPANISH supermarket chain Mercadona has had to respond to concerned customers on social media, after they realised that one of their favourite products had disappeared

9 Jul, 2024 @ 11:07

Food & Drink·Lead

These are the eight best restaurants in Spain, according to a prestigious global top 100 list – so how many have YOU tried?

DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, was recently crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. And with a trio of restaurants in the

30 Jun, 2024 @ 16:07

Food & Drink·For Foodies·National News

Health warning in Spain: These lollipops popular with children may contain traces of metal

SPAIN’S AESAN food safety agency has raised the alarm over the risk of traces of metal being found inside a type of lollipop that is

22 Jun, 2024 @ 10:02

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Exclusive offer: Claim 25% off dinner at Marbella’s Bono Beach by using this special Olive Press code

BONO Beach in Marbella is offering an incredible 25% off its dinner service as part of a special promotion for Olive Press readers. Until the

19 Jun, 2024 @ 16:19

Food & Drink·Marbella

Food bacteria warning in Spain: 70% of chicken sold by a major supermarket is contaminated with resistant strains, claim animal activists

ANIMAL rights groups have raised the alarm about the chicken being sold by German retailer chain Lidl, after microbiological testing they requested revealed that 70%

18 Jun, 2024 @ 15:35

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Mercadona reveals its summer hours: This is when Spain’s favourite supermarket will open until 10pm and on Sundays

MERCADONA, everyone’s favourite Spanish supermarket, has announced new summer hours that will expand access to visitors and locals alike. The Spanish grocery giant now under

8 Jun, 2024 @ 17:34

Food & Drink

This €6.40 ‘bocadillo’ is the best sandwich in Spain, according to a panel of food experts

A CATALUNYA village bar has come out top with its entry in the first-ever Spanish Sandwich Championships in Oviedo. Online voters numbering over 100,000 nominated

8 Jun, 2024 @ 10:00

Catalunya·Food & Drink·Lead

Revealed: The world’s best restaurant is in Spain

DISFRUTAR, located in the heart of Barcelona’s thriving Eixample district, has been crowned the World’s Best Restaurant. Offering tasting menus that celebrate avant-garde Mediterranean cuisine

7 Jun, 2024 @ 14:43

Barcelona·Basque Country·Catalunya·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Madrid

Beer wars: Boss of lager giant Estrella accuses UK-based Madri of ‘dishonesty’ over Spanish branding

A ROW is brewing between two lager companies after the boss of Spanish beer giant Estrella accused rival brand Madri of ‘dishonesty’ by branding the

7 Jun, 2024 @ 11:43

Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Madrid

GIVEAWAY: Win a €150 meal for two at the popular Mao restaurant on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE hugely popular Mao restaurant has launched a fantastic giveaway. The Asian restaurant, situated next to Max Beach on Mijas Costa, is offering a free

26 May, 2024 @ 11:19

Food & Drink

These are the seven best pizzerias in Spain, according to prestigious ranking – so how many have YOU visited?

THE prestigious 50 Top Pizza has revealed the best pizzerias in Europe this year. The list, revealed at a gala in Madrid, put Spanish pizza

25 May, 2024 @ 10:18

Alicante·Barcelona·Food & Drink·Madrid

Top Spanish Beer Cruzcampo Launches In Uk As Iberian Brands Continue British Invasion

These are the best and worst beers from Spain, according to the Sun – but do YOU agree?

THE Sun features writer Hayley Minn published an article last week ranking each Spanish beer sold in the UK, and her results are sure to

19 May, 2024 @ 17:48

Food & Drink

Warning: Don’t eat your supermarket fish if it looks like THIS – as experts in Spain reveal the tell tale signs of healthy ‘pescado’

WE all know by now that eating fish on a regular basis can bring a myriad of health benefits. The white meat is a fantastic

19 May, 2024 @ 12:16

Food & Drink·Health

Fun-filled family brunch in Marbella launches at Jack’s Smokehouse TOMORROW – featuring face painting, slime making, competitions and more

THE hugely popular Jack’s Smokehouse in Puerto Banus is hosting its first ever family brunch tomorrow. Between 12pm and 2pm on Saturday, gather your loved

17 May, 2024 @ 08:55

Food & Drink·Marbella

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