Gourmet Bytes

Casino Marbella Gastrobar is now serving Okonomiyaki: a Japanese dish consisting of mochi dough with various ingredients cooked on a griddle. Chef, Agustín Román, gives a twist to this traditional recipe by adding classic Spanish components like payoyo cheese and oxtail. At Casino Marbella, you can feast on Mediterranean tapas and classic Spanish cuisine with a fusion of Hawaiian, Asian and Moroccan flavours. The restaurant offers a group, tasting, or à la carte menu. Your dining experience can also be completed with table games: poker and blackjack experiences. i www.casinomarbella.com

“Taste. Perfection. Earth. Memory. Surprise. Elegance. Intuition. Sea. Ambition. Fire. Delicacy.” These are just some of the many qualities that have given rise to Palocortado, a sophisticated space in Puerto Banús where top-of-the-range produce rules and you can enjoy Spanish and international dishes or step in midafternoon to savour a chocolate and Champagne pairing. The Palocortado group also has establishments in Málaga and Gran Canaria. i www.restaurantepalocortado.com

La Cala de Mijas is home to a chic venue called The Vineyard, which opened its doors in December 2021 and which has grown in popularity over its brief time in the public eye. Delicious food, excellent wine and accommodating staff set in a comfortable, friendly and elegant environment have made it the talk of the town. Whether you are in the mood for a family meal, cocktails with friends, or a spectacular Laurent Perrier Seafood Tower, this is the place to be. i www.thevineyard.es

Chefs for Children, an altruistic initiative seeking to unite gastronomy and aid for children, is once again shaking up the local culinary scene. On May 16, some 37 masters of the culinary arts will be teaching children with Down’s Syndrome how to enjoy healthy, delicious meals at a dedicated workshop at the Hotel Los Monteros. The group will be collaborating with Down España, which works alongside children with Down’s Syndrome. This year’s participating Chefs include Ángel León of Aponiente, Elena Arzak of Arzak, and Eneko Atxa of Azurmendi. i www.chefsforchildren.es