Javea Grapevine Issue No. 172 - 2014 | Page 115

FROZEN MEALS AT NEW RETAIL SHOP IN JAVEA !! : La Cocina now has a retail shop called < DELICIOSO > at 116 Cabo la Nao Pla, Jávea (between the locksmith Carl Barclay and the Sabadell (CAM) Bank and kind of opp. Specsavers) where they also offer their wide range (recently and interestingly extended) of main dishes, deep-frozen, at about €5 each to be taken home. We’ve had several so far – marvellous – often essential when you don’t feel like cooking ! TAPAS – JÁVEA OLD TOWN IBERIA GASTRO BAR, C/ de San Buenaventura 9 (off town hall square, Jávea). Tapas of a very high quality indeed (is a Michelin star on the way here ?)(chef did a stretch at the Savoy). Portions designed for two so choice of 3 tapii makes a meal ! Many delicious surprises. Good reports continue to be received. Cost 20-30€ per person (or Tasting menu at €35 - Bread & Snacks, 5 Dishes, Dessert, Coffee + petit Fours). English spoken. Muzak inside is variable but controlled. E-mail them for a copy of their mouth-watering menu !! Tel: 96 599 6716 / E-mail: www.iberiagastrobar.com / info@ iberiagastrojavea.com Booking necessary: Open Mon 19-23h / TuesSat 1330-1500h & 19-23h. f. Sunday. Restaurante NESFOR : Cta. Cabo de la Nao-Pla 25.  Re-opened by the same family after 14 years, this restaurant has immediately impressed.  A lunch visit (we ate à la carte) proved excellent.  Excellent “Secreto”. Parking area at the back. Tel: 96 646 3872 / E-mail: reservas@ restaurantenesfor.com  /  Web : www. restaurantenesfor.com  Restaurante LA PERLA de JÁVEA (Arenal beach front, right hand side).  Menu-del-día €17 (but from Tues-Friday only). Some very good reports have been reaching us. 96 647 0772  /  open daily /   www. laperladejavea.com   Restaurante EL RANCHO : Cta. Cabo de la Nao (between the German clinic & Saladar Supermarket).   A young British couple (Simon & Danielle) have taken over El Rancho and, with their French chef, have reestablished this landmark restaurant on the gastro-circuit of Jávea.   Well appointed and  in delightful surroundings – especially the beautiful terrace/gardens.   Sunday lunch recommended. Reports are good to  excellent.  Menu-del-día (€13.95 & €22).  We think you need to book !  Good  parking either side of main road.   Tel:  96 577.1126 / f. Sunday p.m. & Monday.  E-mail: [email protected]    Restaurante LOS REMOS de la NÃO (Jávea, Arenal beach front) : French owned and still one of the best of the Arenal beach restaurants. Lies at the extreme right hand end of the bay on the edge of the large car park overlooking the beach.  Fish a speciality.   Great views.  Menu del día  €18.  Best to  book. Tel : 96 647.0776 /  f. Tues.  www. losremoslanao.com Restaurante LA RENDA : Cristo del Mar, Jávea Port, right beside the Cinema Jayan.  Beautifully appointed restaurant  with some serious, adventurous and very creative cuisine - we even found sweetbreads on the menu.    Menu del día €12.50.  Live music on Friday.  Muzak turned off on request.  96 579.3763 / larenda. [email protected]   www.larenda.es N.B. This restaurant offers a bargain pre-cinema special menu from 18:45h (Tues-Fri) at €14.50 which includes your cinema ticket ! The Grapevine Issue 172 2014| Tapas