Category: Updates
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Wine Tasting event at Contracata Marbella
This was a special wine tasting event with prior booking, held on Monday night in February. Contracata is a favourite and we always have a great time. The Yum: food here is always good and as it was a set menu, we had various courses of small dishes to pair with the wines. Their artichokes…
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La Tienda Casa Curro Marbella
Thursday night dinner out with friends, this place in Old Town Marbella was so highly rated, Yumfizz needed to investigate. There are 3 different premises for Casa Curro (La Tienda and Taberna) all in the same street – we chose the New Room of La Tienda. The Yum: You can design your own menu. Either…
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La Aquarela, Patalavaca, Gran Canaria
A little off piste, Yumfizz took a well deserved short break to the Canaries to celebrate a birthday and relax. A visit to 1 star Michelin rated establishment to enjoy their full Tasting Menu (The Experience) with wine pairing was an definite highlight. The Yum: There is a limited choice of tasting menus including a…
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Roostiq Marbella
It was difficult to find anywhere open for dinner on a Sunday evening at the end of November so despite reading various negative reviews, we thought we would give it a try. The Yum: The menu offers a selection of starters, pizza, fish and seafood all with the option to combine (and significantly increase the…
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Paladar Taberna
Friday night dinner with friends, we booked over the telephone and were warmly welcomed to our table out on the terrace. Located in the centre of Marbella, easy walk from the beach promenade as well as the Old Town. The Yum: This is very typical Spanish cuisine served with in modern style with the emphasis…
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The Geranium
Yumfizz visited the newly opened The Geranium to try their special offer Inaugural menu and to catch up again with its infamous chef Steven Saunders. Steven has a wealth of experience both here in Spain as well as the UK and is famous for the late Lady Di being a huge fan of his duck…
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Chiringuito Pez Lola, Costabella
Several years ago, we were regular visitors to the old Rinconcito which was here and so we were excited to see that Pez Lola had opened in its place. It’s in beautiful location directly overlooking the beach at Costabella with perfect clear view to sunset, La Concha and the coast of Marbella. The Yum: There…
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Araboka Comida y Vinos Málaga
This was our 2nd time at Araboka during an evening trip to Malaga. They have a super easy online booking system and the location is easy short walk from Malaga Cathedral. We sat both times outside on the terrace which opens to a pedestrian area but the decor inside is also modern with a lovely…
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Winederlust Malaga
Something a little different. As Yumfizz was visiting Málaga for the day, and Vermouth is making huge comeback, we signed up for a tasting event with Winederlust. Run by two lovely ladies, the is essentially a wine club who supply online as well as organising tasting events. The Yum: It was obvious that a lot…
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Art Bakery & Wine Marbella
Meeting a friend who is a retired Michelin starred chef for early dinner and having to choose a location is difficult. We wanted somewhere quiet, casual dining and away from the Bank Holiday crowds. Art Bakery & Wine was the perfect choice tucked away in the residential area behind Marbella bus station. The Yum: The…