Javea Grapevine Issue 180 - LARGE FONT EDITION | Page 80

Restaurante LE GOURMAND : Carretera Jesús Pobre 202.  In the last two years Le Gourmand  established itself in the affections of the community as one of the very best restaurants in the area.  We have organised two group lunches there - a success with everyone They now flourish and are admired amongst serious eaters.  Booking essential!  For summer there is a large covered area in the garden. They have occasional jazz evenings during spring/summer and a Jazz Lunch starting on January 17th. Menu-del-día €17.00 (which changes every Thursday). Ask to go on their mailing list.Tel: [phone] /  f. Sunday p.m. & Monday  /  E-mail : legourmand.javea@ gmail.com  Restaurante MASENA  (Jávea) :  Go to the end of Cami Cabanes road (behind Barclays) and immediately left onto the Benitachell (Golf Club) road. Beautifully appointed (Belgianowned) restaurant with a stylish  air of quasiMexican decoration.  Menu-del-dia  €17 (but not Sundays).   Good meat a speciality, notably Châteaubriand and steak cooked on hot stone. Always busy so must book!   Muzak always turned down on request.  Tel : [phone] / f. Tues  Web : http://www.restaurantcostablanca. com/restaurantes/Alicante/Javea-Xabia/ Masena/ AND Sister to Masena (above) :MASENA at  (Gata) Their sister restaurant is situate in beautiful open countryside, with spectacular mountain views, attached to the  riding centre; off the N332 outside Gata. Heading southwards out of Gata, close to the northern entrance to the gorge, take the last turn, where the buildings end, down to the left.  Also with pool. Menu del dia €17 (but not Sundays).  96 505.8475 / f. Mon http://vallde-cavall.com/seitespa.htm (gastronomia)