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Eat better in
How many times do you think
about food every day? According
to research by Ohio University,
women think about food 15.3
times a day, while men consider
their next meal 25.1 times daily.
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2015!
e don´t know how reliable those figures
are, but we do know that at IL PALIO
they spend all day, every day thinking
about how they can tickle the taste
buds of their customers, as well as
bearing in mind that at this time of year, health and getting
rid of Christmas excess is also vital.
IL PALIO Take Away opened in November at 8/ César
Manrique in Puerto del Carmen with one clear idea in
mind: offering delicious ready-prepared take-away dishes
that are very different to those you´ll find elsewhere on
the island. One of the first surprises awaiting you is that
there is no fixed menu – the dishes change every day
(one of the reasons they spend so much time thinking).
This means that it´s worthwhile visiting or contacting IL
PALIO every day to discover the latest delicious and fullybalanced meals on offer.
The most important element is
their range of vegetarian and
vegan dishes. Nowadays,
healthy eating is a way of
life for an increasing
number of people, and
that´s why they offer
succulent dishes based
on soya, seitán (wheat
gluten), tofu or quinoa.
Quinoa is a “super
cereal” from the Andes that
is increasingly used as a
substitute for animal protein.
With soya, IL PALIO make a mouthwatering potato and soya-meat pie, arranged in delicious
layers, cooked au gratin in the oven and presented
“Swiss roll” fashion on your plate.
“Meatballs” of seitan are also the perfect solution for
those who want to avoid meat and follow a low-fat, lowcalorie, low-cholesterol diet.
IL PALIO do not serve fried or deep-fried foods unless
specifically requested by a customer. That´s because
frying is a rapid process and after a few minutes the
texture, flavour and crunch disappears. Instead, one of
their main commitments is traditionally prepared meals,
such as Canarian pucheros, stews, thick soups, rice
dishes, and roasts in which the most important element
is reaching the point of perfection in cooking, meaning a
flavour you won´t be able to get enough of.
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“Delectable, exciting,
healthy cookery
that will make
your resolutions
easy to keep.”
Busy, active people and those who have special
dietary requirements for reasons of health, personal
choice or training receive a warm welcome and full
support at IL PALIO, where they can order their daily
meals in full confidence of a tasty, and healthy, treat.
You can also trust IL PALIO to cater for any special
events you have planned, whether it’s a birthday party, or
just a few friends coming round); making them
unforgettable with their traditional picoteos (selection of
tapas), famous empanadas (savoury pastries) and their
marvelous desserts, of which the stand-out must surely
be the IL PALIO cake – a smooth sponge base covered
in dulce de leche (thick, sweetened milk) and layers of
meringue, cream and dates – indescribably good!
One of the most innovative ideas is preparing a
traditional paella in your own home, ensuring that guests
discover the secret of preparing this typical Spanish dish.
Visit www.ilpalio.es to find out more about this unique offer.
IL PALIO is, basically, a cheerful, friendly place where
you can buy a bottle of fine wine that you won’t find in the
supermarkets to enjoy on its own or alongside tempting
flavours from all over the world. Next to a traditional ropa
vieja Canarian stew, you´ll find delicious Portuguese-style
pork, Moroccan chicken, French quiches or Italian lasagna
(the star choice among locals and tourists, not just for its
tempting price of €3.50 for a generous portion, but also
for its delectable appearance and rich flavour).
So why not stop by and find out why IL PALIO is
recommended on TripAdvisor. If your resolution is to
improve your eating habits, to vary your diet and simply
to leave the cooking to experts, then IL PALIO is the
place you´ve been looking for!
IL PALIO is at C/ César Manrique, 8, Puerto del
Carmen. Call 928 596 002 or email: [email protected] or
visit www.il palio.es