Gourmet Bytes

COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS

LAUNCHES ON MARBELLA’S GOLDEN MILE

Gastronomy, music, décor, art, and culture were all present at the recent launch of Golden Mile establishment, Nota Blu New Brasserie. The event was attended by 400 guests (including influencers Estela Grande, Ana Antic, and Carla Hinojosa). Invitees tucked into a delicious dinner by Chef Fabián Cangas, then headed to the Blu Bar – a private club where they enjoyed hours of great music. At Nota Blu, you can enjoy traditional French cuisine with a modern twist, from Monday to Saturday, 7:30pm to 3am. i www.notablu.com

The harvest of one of Spain’s best extra-virgin olive oils, Finca La Torre, has arrived. Victor Pérez, Director of the Finca, is pleased to announce that despite the drought, the quality of the Finca’s olive oil has been maintained thanks to ecological, biodynamic principles and the existence of centenarian olive trees. Pérez states that around 70 tonnes of oil will be produced from four olive varieties: hojiblanca, arbequina, cornicabra, and picudo. i www.fincalatorre.com

Boho Club has expanded Chef Diego del Río’s gastronomic proposal with a myriad of menus for the new season. Hot creams, game, and seasonal produce such as mushrooms, superior cuts of meat, and market-fresh fish will be playing a starring role in numerous dishes. There will be a dedicated lunch menu from Monday to Friday, plus gastro nights featuring a tasting menu with a wine pairing. The Chef will be on-hand to explain the dishes and chat with diners. Head to Boho Club for Thursday after-work cocktails, appetisers, and DJ-spun music, plus weekend brunches (from 12pm to 4pm). The restaurant will additionally be hosting Christmas events and parties. i www.bohoclub.com

Cooler days are arriving and the team at Alberts Cabopino has prepared a brand-new menu to whet your appetite and keep you warm. Starters now include rock shrimp tempura, empanadillas, and scallops with porcini sauce. Mains include the veal and truffle pot, grilled beef tagliata, and crisp pork belly. The menu also features a host of salads and irresistible desserts. Alberts serves breakfast and Sunday roast and has special events lined up for Christmas Day lunch and New Year’s Eve dinner. i www.alberts-cabopino.com

The five-star SO/Sotogrande resort is now serving Sunday roasts to hotel guests and members of the public. Chef Leandro Caballero has prepared a tempting array of dishes that includes pork, lamb, and/or turkey served with roast baby potatoes with thyme, rosemary, and peas. Of course, no roast would be complete without traditional Yorkshire pudding and gravy. From 12pm to 4pm every Sunday. i www.so-sotogrande.com