RESTAURANTS IN CAStellón I Three classic restaurants in Castellón close and reopen in a new format
Three classic establishments in the restaurant sector in the province of Castellon have recently closed but are being revived.
They are located in Vila Real and are Quesomentero, Pizzeria Da Vinci and Espliego, the first two located on one of the main urban roads of the city, consisting of the sections of Francesca Tárrega and Mura; and a third with an entrance from a pedestrian street dedicated to the sculptor Fuster.
Three historical ones that closed forever for various reasons. In case cheese makerits own managers point out to Mediterraneo that the company decided to settle in Castello And Valencia. A rate confirmed by a group of Vila Real hotel owners, in the sense establish itself in large cities.
In the case of Quesomentero, the company decided to base itself in Castello and Valencia. / Josep Carda
However, three establishments were revived and immediately aroused the interest of other entrepreneurs. In particular, in the case Pizzeria Da Vinciprocess change of leadership It happened so quickly that it started in August and has already reopened its doors. Of course, with a menu that expands and offers kitchen Italian-Americanso typical Italian dishes They add gourmet burgers. Now the restaurant gets its name from Secretwhich already has a store in Benicassim, opened in June, although it is temporarily closing until next April.
The restaurant is now called La Clandestina, which already has a restaurant in Benicassim. / Josep Carda
New offer
For its part, the days of closure are also numbered in the establishments that until recently housed Quesomentero and Espliego. In the first one, work is already underway to adapt and open it Japanese restaurantunder the name Yunika Ramen which the newspaper has learned will be led by the management of the famous King bar on Francesca Tárrega Avenue, just 300 meters from each other.
As for El Espliego, it is the restaurant that was closed the longest, two years, but recently some young people decided to reopen it, albeit turning it into a restaurant. pizzeria La Provola. As the owners of the premises explained, the restaurant has been operating for 25 years, although the owners decided to devote themselves entirely to another business – a banquet hall located in Burriana.
Gastronomic diversity
According to the president of the Associació d’Hostaleria i Oci de Vila-real (Ashiovi), Emilio Miralles, the rapid recovery of these enterprises leaves much to be desired.a testament to the vitality and prestige of Vila Real as a city seeking to expand its gastronomic offer. A proposal that, according to him, adapts to new fashions and demands, especially among the youngest.
And, in addition to new privately owned bars and restaurants, the number of franchised grocery stores in the city has grown exponentially, especially with recent additions to offerings in the commercial districts of the south borough, as well as to the north and north. main city roads such as Francesc Tárrega, La Mura, Europa or France. And all this without forgetting the commitment of restaurants such as El Vasco, El Ceramista or Del Poble to establish themselves in the renovated Estadio de la Cerámica, which is a landmark of the city.
Thus, in addition to traditional and avant-garde Valencian cuisine, the number of pizzerias and fast food establishments is growing.