nº16 DENIA "Our World in 2013"

29 Places We're Dying To See In 2013

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• Nº 16. Denia

DENIA por Pelut i Pelat.

Denia, Spain
A newly crowned mecca for food fiends.

Spain has long been a gastronome’s paradise, but after the closing of chef Ferran Adria’s world-famous El Bulli in 2011, the foodie world wondered who might take up its mantle as the region’s reigning restaurant. The answer might surprise you. Quique Dacosta, located on the Costa Blanca shore and named for its chef, specializes in avant-garde Mediterranean fare. Imagine course after course of local fish, uni-infused risotto, and imaginative desserts. It just received its third Michelin star for 2013, elevating it to the status that El Bulli held for many years (just don't try visiting before February 6 — the kitchen is currently closed to test out a new creation). While you’re nearby, take a bus ride to Valencia to check out the Mercado Central for fresh and local fruits and vegetables in one of the oldest and most charming market stands in Spain.

Quique Dacosta Restaurante. "Pelut i Pelat"

www.quiquedacosta.es