Gourmet Bytes

COMPILED BY MARISA CUTILLAS

FIRST DOMINO’S PIZZA

OPENS IN BENALMÁDENA

Domino’s Pizza has opened its first-ever store in Benalmádena. The pizza chain, which is famed for its delicious crusts and generous toppings, donated all the profits from its first day serving the public to AFESOL. This association helps Costa del Sol residents with mental illnesses and provides support to their families. g Avda. de la Constitución, 28,

Benalmádena. www.dominospizza.es

MISTER BROOK BURGER

PRESENTS THE FIRST MARBELLA BURGER FESTIVAL

Mister Brook Burger, a company serving 100 per cent halal burgers in San Pedro, recently celebrated the first Marbella Burger Festival. The event featured juicy burgers, live music, and the presence of some of Marbella’s best-known influencers. It was sponsored by David Lafuente (ex-member of famous Spanish pop band, Auryn). Performing on the restaurant’s busy terrace was the band Calle Nueva, which added a touch of magic to a special evening. g C/Andalucía, 13, San Pedro de

Alcántara. Social Media: @MRBROOKBURGER

THE EIGHTH EDITION OF THE

CONCURSO DE ESPETOS

COSTA DEL SOL BLAZES IN TORREMOLINOS

A myriad of wooden boats filled with smoking sardines on skewers added colour and life to the Playa de Carihuela in Torremolinos, during the eighth edition of the Concurso de Espetos Costa del Sol (the Costa del Sol Espetos Competition). Over 20 professional espeteros (espeto cooks) took part in the event. The jury comprised talented Chefs like Diego Gallegos of Michelin-starred restaurant, Sollo and Fernando Villasclaras of Michelin-starred establishment, El Lago. i www.concursodeespetos.com

THE WORLD HAM COMPETITION RECEIVES OVER 500,000 VISITS

The seventh edition of The World Ham Competition took place recently on Estepona’s Paseo Marítimo, drawing a huge crowd of over half a million visitors and featuring over 50 exhibitors and 150 ham slicers from across Spain. Organiser, José María Téllez, was delighted with the outcome, noting that around 2,000 ham legs from the very best Iberian brands were consumed. The organisers estimate that the economic impact of the event amounted to over €3 million. i www.estepona.es

BADIANI LAUNCHES ITS SECOND GELATO SHOP IN SOTOGRANDE

If you plan on visiting the sunny province of Cádiz over the summer and you love traditional gelato, make sure to stop off at Badiani’s new pop-up store at the Hotel MIM in Sotogrande. Badiani, one of the main producers and distributors of artisanal gelato in the UK, was founded in Florence in 1932. It is known for its traditional recipes and green packaging, which is made of recycled, biodegradable or compostable materials. i www.badiani1932.com