Mercatbar – Valencia
Mercatbar by Quique Dacosta – Valencia
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Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 27, Valencia, Spain | |
0034 963 74 85 58 | |
www.mercatbar.es |
Culinary ‘inspirator’ Quique Dacosta started his restaurant career with restaurant El Poblet in Denia. At the location where today you will find Quique Dacosta Restaurant, he initially offered Spanish cuisine and then evolved to a more local fish cuisine. This new direction conceptualizes Alicantine, Valencian and Spanish innovative food. Beside the well-known Quique Dacosta restaurant he also runs the fine-dining restaurant El Poblet, Vuelve Carolina and Mercatbar in Valencia.
The Mercatbar concept was developed to represent the traditional Spanish cuisine in a modern way but without losing the roots of the history Spanish tapas have. The idea was to represent authentic cuisine in a modern way while still adding traditional and market decorative touches to the concept.
The name Mercatbar symbolizes a synergy between the Valencian words market and bar. A reasonable priced bar, which is located in a residential area and with the philosophy of serving everyday food in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Tapas and little dishes with an intense and memorable taste are being served in a cosy market bar. One can sit around the kitchen & bar counter or choose to be seated in the regular restaurant part. The bar welcomes guests with chefs who prepare bites or tapas in front of them.
Artichoke confit, mushrooms & sweetbread
Coca de aceite con berenjena y atun en salazon: Coca pitta bread with smoky eggplant, tuna slightly matured in salt and mayonnaise. This dish had a perfect mix of textures and some very intense flavours.
Tacos de pato lacado’Pekin’, mango y sriracha: Taco with lacquered duck, hoisin sauce, mango & spicy pepper.
Arroz – dried rice with pork and caramelized onions.
Crema Catalana with Arrope ice cream. Arrope is a grape reduction cooked till it is caramelized.
Bizcocho de chocolate y helado de cacahuete: ‘snickers’ type of dessert with a great balance between pinda, chocolate and vanilla.
The food concept at Mercatbar represents dishes from around the world. In line with the style of inspirator Quique Dacosta, they are served with an innovative twist. High quality and as much as possible local produce is key to the spirit of Mercatbar. Tradition and innovation combined into an interesting no nonsense restaurant. A must visit for Valencia!
Be-Gusto
Be-Gusto score: 14/20
Be-Gusto value for money: 15/20
Mercatbar
Carrer de Joaquín Costa, 27
Valencia, Spain
Phone: +34 963 74 85 58
Pictures in cooperation with BELGIAN TASTE BUDS.
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