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 Dining room at Hotel Posada
del Valle by karenincalifornia
Breakfast is served buffet style. Choices of food include homemade breads, Asturian honey (we took home a jar - for sale at the front desk), Asturian yogurt and granola, Asturian cheese, Iberian ham, apple juice, coffee, egg dishes, fresh fruit. Dinner is set menu with a choice of meat or vegetarian entrees. It is so rare to see a vegetarian entree in Spain - I was pleased - and the entrees were always delicious. An assortment of top quality Spanish wines are also available. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: At the Hotel Posada del Valle
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Cabana, Asturias by karenincalifornia, 1 more photos
I broke ranks with my vegetarian diet and ordered the merluza stew. That's hake with clams and shrimp and the most delicious sauce. Excellent. See my Customs tips for more information on Asturian cuisine.
I wish San Francisco had an Asturian restaurant. I will miss this food very much. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 33550 Cangas de OnisPhone: 98 594 0084Directions: On the east side of Cangas de Onis. After you leave Cangas de Onis, head toward Covadanga and look for the road signs. Restaurante La Cabana is on the main road.
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 Casa Conrado by karenincalifornia
Everyone but me thought this was one of the best meals we had in Asturias. They ordered fish, meat, and pork. I ordered the vegetarian entree. A common problem in Spain I encountered was very few restaurants really knew how to cook vegetables, particularly vegetable entrees, because Spain is not really geared toward vegetarians. At Casa Conrado, I had some mixture of a variety of veggies, which could have been good. However, they were overcooked and therefore, limp and mushy. I don't mean to single out Casa Conrado for this - I found this to be a common problem at several Spanish restaurants. They think that vegetarian dishes means you cook the hell out of veggies.
The desserts were all outstanding. No complaints there. I had my favorite Asturian dessert - a simple traditional rice pudding with a crisp caramel top. You can cook the hell out of rice pudding and it will still be delicious! Leave a Comment
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Lastres, Asturias by karenincalifornia, 1 more photos
My husband had heard a lot about the hake with sidra (a traditional Asturian dish) and it was very good. My daughter ordered hake with a marinara sauce. We were expecting a tomato based Italian sauce, but hers was greenish/yellowish. But very delicious. The fried calimari was excellent, too.
I had been dying to try the Cabrales bleu cheese and was very happy to see it on the menu. That's what I ordered, but for some reason, the servers were very reluctant to bring it out. First I ordered it as an appetizer (it was on the appetizer list after all), but it didn't come out. Then I asked for it when the main courses came out. Still didn't come out. When desserts were coming out, I asked for it again. At that point the server said, "But it will change the flavor of the dessert," which I thought was odd since I hadn't ordered any other dessert. I said "Bueno", bring it on out.
It finally appeared, and was the smelliest, sharpest bleu cheese I had ever had. THIS was the authentic stuff, and I loved it, being a huge fan of smelly cheeses. My family members had to hold their noses while they ate their desserts. I understood now. The Cabrales bleu cheese changes the flavor of everyone else's desserts! Leave a Comment
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 My Asturian Fabada by asturnut
Please see my travelogue about Asturian food if you would like more details.
If you have an interest in a vacation that centers around food, this link: www.asturnor.com/gastronomia2.htm will take you to a list of the many gastronomic fairs throught Asturias. They are listed by location. It's in Spanish, but you can easily translate entire pates by pasting the web address at :babelfish.altavista.com into English.
One word encompasses the heart and soul of Asturian gastronomy-- Fabada (pictured here.) Any "real" Asturian restaurant will serve it (not cafes though). It's flavor may vary, but it will always be delicioso!!! Que rico! Fabada is good, honest food. No pretense- just food that warms you to the core and makes you feel good. Leave a Comment Theme: Local
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sidra by asturnut
The best restaurants are the places where the locals eat (which is pretty much everywhere in Asturies.) Great restaurants and cafeterias abound in Asturies. When you are in Oviedo, be sure to eat at an outdoor restaurant in the old quarter (casco antiguo)! In Mieres the best local food is found in the cider square (Plaza de Requejo), its one of the best places in Asturias to enjoy sidra in the traditional manner as demonstrated by my friend.
FABADA!!!! (Asturian bean and sausage stew.) And crusty pan (spanish bread) with Cabrales (a very strong Asturian blue) cheese. Also, pollo con ajillo y patatas fritas (chicken with garlic and spanish french fries with sidra to drink!) Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageOther Contact: Please see my travelogue for mor
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Sidreria is the place where people drinking cider (la sidra). Cider is a typical drink in Asturias. It is an alcoholic drink, but not strong. The most magical moment is the way how bartender fill glass with cider. You can see it in pictures.
La sidra - cider Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: GijonDirections: Asturias
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The coast is dotted with many fishing villages and fresh fish is here delicious, cooked in many different ways. This is a picture of the lovely village of Luarca. If you come here climb up to the romantic cemetery for impressive views.
The Asturian gastronomy is rich and delicious. The most famous dish is the fabada: a bean stew with pork sausages and bacon or with seaclums. There are also excellent cheeses like Cabrales. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Casa Poli was recommended by my husband's cousin who was born and raised in Asturias. The restaurant has two floors and many, many rooms. Once you enter, you realize you are in the center of a courtyard, and there are plants and ivy growing all along the stone walls. You will hear people chattering, some children misbehaving, laughter, the bubbling sound of poured cider and the like. We waited maybe 7 minutes for a table, and meanwhile we had sidra at the bar.
Most of the food on the menu were meat, although they had various tapas and raciones that included seafood, vegetables, salad and cheese. Everything we tried there was quite good, including the homemade desserts. It wasn't high cuisine, it was more like food that sticks to the ribs.
The best thing about Casa Poli is the value! The prices of the dishes are very reasonable and the portions are generous. The service was impeccable and the waiters were friendly and sincere.
The best dish was the dessert, which was homemade cheesecake. It is unlike New York cheesecake bacause of its light texture. It comes topped with blueberry sauce. I highly recommend it. Theme: LocalPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Exit Llanes and head toward Santander. About 5 to 10 minutes down the road, you will see a sign for Puerta de Vidiera. Slow down and ask someone for directions. There is a huge lit-up sign on the left side, but facing the other direction.
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This has to be the best restaurant in the Aviles area(possibly all Asturias). Excellent service and food. More of a dining experience than a typical eatery.
Koldo(the chef)changes his menu(carta)seasonaly. EVERYTHING is good.
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