It had been more than five years since I went to eat at Lienzo, the restaurant owned by Murcians María José Martínez and Juanjo Soria, who they run with mastery and who have more than consolidated their Michelin star.
Although Valencia is now less than two hours away on the highway from Jumilla, it is preferable to combine two and a half days, visit the Oceanográfic and eat in two or three other places to take advantage of the trip. Incidentally, in addition to Lienzo, all the restaurants were recommended by María José herself.
Lienzo has that classic profile that Michelin likes so much, with a well-kept room, great wine recommendations and a kitchen very up to date with the latest innovations, techniques and staging so that the experience is superlative. Furthermore, Martínez has been working with honey for years and it has become his fetish ingredient, with several nods to this incredible product.
Yarza is a product restaurant, with good tableware and a very special hand in the kitchen to prepare succulent dishes with a lot of talent. Incredible beef meatballs matured with cuttlefish; white asparagus, with green asparagus, teardrop peas and béarnaise; or a most delicately stuffed zucchini flower. All done to perfection with level room service.
Tonyina is a bar to enjoy dishes in the center. Each preparation has a personal touch that lifts it off the table an inch. Informal place where one leaves with the clear intention of returning to try the rest of the menu.
Vernetta is one of the restaurants where we can find a top ten Valencian paella. The grain, the rabbit and the chicken, the vegetables and the 'garrafons' form a truly addictive combination that makes you eat while there is only one grain left. Forget all the prejudices about Valencian paella and do not hesitate to reserve one at Vernetta because you will thank me for a long time.
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