GOOD TASTE I BY CATHY KILEY VALENCA PHOTOS BY RYAN HULVAT


It is a beautiful place to dine, it has one of the most incredible patios in the Valley and you simply feel at ease when you walk through the doors.


It’s very diffi cult for me to believe that it has been nearly six years since the historic Easton Sweet Shop was transformed into what is now Valenca. In its fi rst rebirth, the original owners concentrated on a menu of Portuguese fare, which developed a small local following, but did not impress Tom and me to the point where we would dine there often. We were and remain huge Portuguese foodies and have been back to Portugal a couple of times since my last review in 2009.


Now, Valenca has new owners, Lee Kelechava and Meryl Cooper-Kelechava as well as a new chef, Abe Lopez who are diligently working together to bring new and exciting things to devotees of this establishment.


One thing that has not changed about Valenca is its fabulous location. Set on Easton’s Centre Square, it is a perfect place to enjoy the great patio and share a half-priced bottle of wine on Wednesday nights; listen to Friday night music on the square or people watch on any given evening during the warm summer months. It’s a fabulous spot to spend time with friends – and it is pet friendly too!


30 JUNE/JULY 2014


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