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It’s August and the temperatures are rising and everyone is looking tanned and lovely. It’s that time of year when most people seem to be either on holiday or wishing they were. One couple who are returning to work after their summer holidays this month are Annette and Luis of Cafe Rojo, on Irish Town, who will reopen the restaurant on 30th July after relaxing in the sunshine for a while. A welcome return for all who have missed their cheerful faces and fabulous food. While they were away two new culinary experiences opened. El Faro at Marina Bay is now serving up delicious Mediterranean food under the expert supervision of well-known restaurateur, Juan Ruiz Benitez. At the other marina, Queensway Quay, a very different dining experience has been opened by the popular Raju Surti — Raj’s Curry House is perfect for a casual meal in or a take-away. Raju and chef Ram Narayan are serving all the Indian culinary favourites with big smiles, as this is Raju’s first solo venture in Gibraltar despite having been here for many years. Good luck to both establishments and we hope you thrive. There were two other openings in July too, but of a more aesthetic nature — Clinica Tafur, centre of advance dental implantology opened within Claudia’s Clinic on Main Street and Valmont opened at the Specialist Medical Clinic in the ICC. Both fabulous places to make you look and feel years younger. (See pages 42-45 for details). There are loads of events to attend in August as usual, from Summer Nights in Casemates (this year on Thursday and Saturdays), to the Cardboard Boat Race at Ocean Village on 24th (the day the fair starts at the Old Naval Hospital Ground). At the beginning of the month there is the spectacular sight of Harley Davidsons congregating in Casemates then riding around the Rock for the 8th Harley Davidson Rally on 3rd August. And at the very end of
Photos - taken at the opening of El Faro restaurant in Marina Bay
Photos: This page Visual Variety launch at Sacarello’s restaurant
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GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • AUGUST 2013