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Hola Valencia’s Top Five: Restaurants

Post author:mpowell
Post published:July 26, 2010
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This was a really difficult list to compile, as we've been to a lot of restaurants during our time in Valencia. We tried to get include a good mix, from…

La Bulería – Flamenco & Dinner

Post author:mpowell
Post published:June 8, 2010
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There aren't a lot of Flamenco joints in Valencia, but those that do exist boast a high level of quality. We recently checked out La Bulería, near the Ciudad de…

The Glory of the Baroque: San Juan de la Cruz

Post author:mpowell
Post published:May 27, 2010
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A couple weeks ago, we visited the Iglesia de San Martín and were introduced the Glory of the Baroque -- Valencia's incredible effort to restore a number of central churches…

Restaurante Al-Balansíya

Post author:mpowell
Post published:May 10, 2010
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Although it's difficult to find, Restaurante Al-Balansíya rewards the intrepid with possibly the best Arabic food in Valencia, at very reasonable prices. We enjoyed the menú desgustación "Sherezade" for €20/person…

Casa Botella Taberna – Excellent Cooking in Ruzafa

Post author:mpowell
Post published:January 25, 2010
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Ruzafa is certainly at no loss for great restaurants. Diners can find just about anything here, from decent budget food for the impoverished, to fancy cuisine for the wealthy. Comfortably…

La Lluna – Vegetarian in Carmen

Post author:mpowell
Post published:August 14, 2009
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Looking for something a little different than paella and bravas, we decided to check out La Lluna -- a vegetarian restaurant near the Pl. de Mossen Sorell in Carmen. La…

Sidreria el Molinón

Post author:mpowell
Post published:July 17, 2009
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Just off colorful Plaza Tossal, you'll find a wonderful Asturian sidrería (cider bar & restaurant) called El Molinón. This a great place to get dinner, and definitely earns Hola Valencia's…

Our Favorite Pizza in Valencia: Endavant

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Post published:June 10, 2009
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Our former landlord told us about this tiny pizza place behind the Cathedral, which fits maybe 20 people. The space is small, and the oven is right behind that counter…

Visiting the Diocesan Cathedral Museum

Post author:mpowell
Post published:February 11, 2009
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Tucked inside the massive Cathedral of Valencia, you can find the Diocesan Cathedral Museum -- a set of exhibition rooms filled with art and artifacts not used for worship. The…

Bar Damas – Alleyway Eating at its Finest

Post author:mpowell
Post published:January 15, 2009
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Blink and you'll miss it, as you're walking away from the heavy traffic and commotion of Calle La Paz towards the relative tranquility of the Plaza del Colegio del Patriarca.…