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Murcia or someplace between Granada and Valencia
Can anybody help with a suggestion?
Morelia Visit
I used to go to Morelia all the time. For Hamburgers, I really loved the stand in front of the Post Office or the breakout stand from this one in front of the social security building. The last time I was there they were forced to move off the street and into a "local" but they stayed close to their original street "puesto." Make sure to grab some "chiles toreados" with your burger.
Murcia or someplace between Granada and Valencia
I lead a group of 15 high school students through Spain every year and need a place to stop between these two cities as the bus ride is quite long. We will leave Granada in the morning and should get to Murcia around lunchtime. I don't know the city but am sure we can find something to do. There are no recs on this board when I did a search. Trip Advisor has good things to say about a restaurant called "Salzillo" but when it comes to food, I want to hear about it here. Money is not a big factor but we are not looking for ultra fancy. Basically we are looking for a great restaurant that represents the region's cuisine.
Thanks for your help. I love Chowhound!
My Sevilla and Valencia and what I know of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and Avila
Thanks Hoc,
Love the idea of taking a pilgrimage to the birthplace of the Patatas Bravas. I knew they originated in Madrid but did not know the actual spot. We actually go to San Gines but I forgot to mention it.
Have any of you been to La Francesa del Carmen in Valencia? It is truly a gem.
Morelia and one little place in San Miguel de Allende
I used to go to Mexico often and I have spent a lot of time in Morelia and the surrounding areas. I thought I would post some of my favorite places and would love to hear if anyone on this board has been to them recently. I would love to hear how they are doing.
Morelia: Fonda Mercedes - beautiful setting and excellent upscale food.
Hamburger stands by Correos or Seguros (El Chino). Loved the hashbrowns and bacon on the burger with some chiles toreados on the side.
In San Miguel de Allende, there was a little restaurant with a comida corrida prepared by a French woman. It was behind a bookstore called Tecolote and I think the restaurant was called La Parroquia, but i am not sure. This was really one of my favorite places to eat and I felt the best "find" in all of Mexico.
My Sevilla and Valencia and what I know of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and Avila
Thank you, GTuritto. This is why I love this site. I will be sure to try all three places. I had planned on hitting the Boqueria last summer but it was closed for some reason, possibly Noche de San Juan.
My Sevilla and Valencia and what I know of Madrid, Barcelona, Segovia and Avila
I am a HUGE fan of this site after spending a few hours reading many great posts about Spain and Mexico. I truly believe in the importance of good eating while traveling.
I lead a five week program in Spain for my high school and this will be my fourth year with that trip. We spend 2 weeks in Sevilla, 2 weeks in Valencia, and long weekends in Madrid and Barcelona. We have many day trips, but Segovia and Avila have a big food component. I thought I would give my best restaurants for these areas. I love good food and have a knack for getting some great recommendations from the locals. I would love to get feedback and more recommendations.
Sevilla: Bar Eslava, Bar Estrella, Casablanca, Cerveceria La Giralda, Al Medina, Coloniales
Valencia: L'Estimat, Cinque Lune, Horchataria Daniel, Galeria, Domestic (gourmet take-out), La Francesa del Carmen (by far my favorite restaurant in Spain both for the food and the owners)
Madrid (more places needed): Bardemcilla, Casa Paco
Barcelona (more needed): Asador Aranda, La Fonda (in the Olympic Port), Taller de Tapas
Segovia: Meson del Candido Avila: Went to Meson del Rastro going to give El Rancho a try.
