Ninth edition of the Contest of Tapas and Pinchos in Benidorm, haute cuisine in miniature

The ninth edition of the 'Tapas and Pinchos Contest' will take place from 15 to 23 June, framed within Benidorm Gastronómico, organized by the Department of Tourism and the Abreca association of bars, restaurants and cafeterias of Benidorm

21 establishments will compete again for the award of the Benidorm Gastronomic show that has been presented today at the Tourism Center (CdT) Domingo Devesa of the city in an act that has had the participation of the acting mayor, Toni Pérez; the president of Abreca, Javier del Castillo, the director of Tourist Intelligence of the Comunitat Valenciana, Mario Villar; and the godmother of Benidorm Gastronómico 2019, Trini Mas.

Toni Pérez has pointed out that this contest that "wins in prestige" year after year "has the power to bring our own" so that "consumers and users can taste the best of our cuisine in the best establishments" of Benidorm. Pérez recalled that the Tapas and Pinchos Contest is already "a must-see for the Benidorm brand" and for that reason, the Department of Tourism and the entire City Council " are next to Abreca, our restaurateurs, and the establishments that make us taste them. "

In his speech, Javier del Castillo has emphasized the "level" of the culinary show that year after year increases "thanks to the effort and work of the chefs of our city who manage to make incredible tapas". On the other hand, Mario Villar has stated that "gastronomy is a main resource of our Comunitat and the perfect complement to the sun and the beach". Finally, Trini Mas, as the godmother of the Benidorm Gastronómico 2019, thanked the City Council for its support to the sector, thanked the chefs "for thinking and preparing such difficult tapas", and encouraged the public to "come to Taste them "from June 15 to 23.

Participating establishments

The restaurants that will compete in the 2019 Tapas and Pinchos Contest are Atxuri, Cervecería Angelillo, Bodegón Aurrerá, El Choquero, Cervecería Cruz Blanca, El Txoco, Sturión, La Brasería Aurrerá, La Cava Aragonesa, La Familia, La Mejillonería, La Tabernita del Sur, La Tapería Aurrerá, Los Peces, Margin Restobar, Marisquería El Puerto, Pintxos Aurrerá, Saltoki Tavern, Tapas and Wine, Tragantona and Zarzosa.

To participate in the contest, diners must assess, at least, five proposals from participating establishments. All information can be followed through the application for smart devices 'Gastro events', available in the Apple Store and the Google Play.

After the Tapas and Pinchos Contest, the next stage of the Benidorm Gastronomic 2019 will be the Days of the Rice of the Earth, which will take place from October 19 to 27.