Gourmet Bytes

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Landmark venue Alberts Bar & Grill in Puerto Cabopino marked its 30th anniversary by offering its customers a 50% discount on all food orders. Many regulars came to celebrate with the restaurant, enjoying the occasion and the live music. Part of the Metro Group, which also oversees famous restaurants like Jacks Smokehouse, Mumtaz and Cibo, Alberts is particularly popular for its traditional Sunday roast lunches and regular entertainment. www.alberts-cabopino.com

The new Gourmet Donuts franchise, La Donutería has just launched on Málaga’s Avenida de Aurora. Lovers of donuts will find themselves in heaven with a wide variety of sweet and savoury donuts that are freshly made every day. The store is designed in a striking Provençal style, cool and vibrant, complementing the amazing colourful toppings of the donuts on offer. Avda, de la Aurora, 1, Málaga.

Boho Club on Marbella’s Golden Mile has launched Bernie’s for a perfect summer picnic. Created by Executive Chef, Diego del Río, the new menu is fresh and healthy, featuring snacks, salads and pasta with many vegetarian options and a range of tempting desserts. The open-air gastronomic offer is available to enjoy at Bernie’s, the charming restaurant located alongside the beautiful main pool in the resort’s gardens, surrounded by palms, banana trees and giant cacti. www.bohoclub.com

The Bacchus International Wine Competition has awarded Vilarnau Rosé Delicat with a Gran Bacchus de Oro. This organic Brut Rosada Reserva has received this exemplary distinction from a jury comprising international winemakers, Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers. Made from Garnacha grapes, with a touch of Pinot Noir, it is aged for more than 15 months in the bottle resulting in a pale pink cava of great aromatic complexity. www.gonzalezbyass.com

NAÔ Pool Club in Nueva Andalucía has launched its 6th season and welcomes visitors to savour the gastronomic offer from Executive Chef Ezequiel Castro as well as some of the top Sushi in Marbella courtesy of esteemed restaurant Ta-Kumi. Enjoy designer cocktails by the serene pool which commands an amazing view of La Concha mountain. As with previous seasons, music and parties will be prominent in making this summer special. www.naopoolclub.com