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22 september 2023

Local producers and restaurateurs join the great event of the D*na Festival Dénia

The sixth edition of the D*na Dénia Gastronomic Festival - which will be held on September 30 and October 1 in the capital of Marina Alta - is preparing to highlight and value the important role of producers and restaurateurs in the excellence of the gastronomy of this Mediterranean region.

The Marineta Cassiana promenade will once again become a luxury setting to show the world the incredible wealth and high gastronomic creativity of La Marina Alta. Thus, along the idyllic route of the event, on the shores of the Mediterranean, various stages will be arranged, where great guest chefs from all over the Iberian geography will offer live showcookings and workshops.

The brilliance of these culinary stars will share the spotlight with the fifty local producers and restaurateurs who will populate the D*na route with their exhibition and sales stalls, thus bringing the authenticity of regional gastronomy closer to the attending public, who will be able to Enjoy local products and delicious traditional tapas.

The best of the pantry and recipe book of La Marina Alta

There will be no shortage of the famous Dianense cocas, from Coquería Jordi Al Nin, La Coquería, Coquissima, Beekery or Cidoncha; Muscat raisins made in the traditional way by Frutos Secos La Pansa; the sausages from Tot Vall de Pop; Ruthey's preserves; the Vegadénia pâtés; the Oligarium oils, nor the delicious honeys from El Serralet de Segària and Meleca Miel.

Visitors will also be able to taste or purchase native drinks, such as wines and liquors from Celler Les Freses, Carnot, Coleccion de Toneles Centenarios, Bodegas Xaló, Bodega Las Virtudes, Bodega Finca Collado and Joan De La Casa. As well as the beers from Vlc Lager, the coffees from Pichi's Coffee Roasters, Cafes Pepetto and Nostro Coffe Roasters or the natural granulated fruit from Granny.

Numerous local restaurateurs will also join this great festival of Dénia gastronomy, offering the public tempting proposals in the form of tapas. A unique opportunity to taste the cuisine of some of the best establishments in the region, such as Tapes La Xara, Nomada, Nyas Coca, Místico.

Terra de Sabor, Gelatissim, La Latería, Fuego Marina, Basta La Marina, Racó Manduc, Mar de Sámar & Los Baños, Quinto Pino, Restaurante Doa, Helados Palacio, Casa Pepa, A la Fresca or Venta La Giralda, next to Quique Dacosta's three-star restaurant.

Rice dishes, fundamental in local gastronomy, will also have a prominent place in the itinerary of the next D*na, with various culinary proposals presented by well-known local restaurants such as Miguel Juan, El Tresmall, El Marino or Qmcomo.