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ast week, aſter a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool* and a snooze on the sun-loungers, hubby and I thought we’d extend the holiday feeling


by treating ourselves to an alfresco lunch. Tucked in the corner of the Old Market is Greek Delight, run by husband and wife team, Eva and Michael. Sitting there surrounded by fragrant flowers and with the unmistakable sound of Greek folk music playing in the background, we could almost have been in an old square in Crete. Offering a range of Greek specialities, from moussaka to baklava I was delighted to see that my halloumi pitta came with the obligatory (in Greece any- way) layer of chips hidden beneath all the healthy stuff. And Adam was more than happy with his plate of souvlaki – with an extra helping of tzatziki of course. Tis got me to thinking about where else you can


experience a taste of the Mediterranean in the heart of Dartmouth. So, I set off on a mission to explore … Next on the itinerary was Rosa’s Spanish Kitch- en on Foss Street. Decked out with red and yellow flags there’s no mistaking Rosa’s heritage. Hailing from Barcelona, Rosa came to Dartmouth 10 years ago determined to bring a flavour of her home country to the west country. With so


many traditional Spanish dishes on offer a friend and I plumped for three of the most popular – chicken & chorizo paella, pan con tomate (basically grated tomatoes and garlic on toast – simple but incredibly satisfying) and a plate of wafer thin, deliciously nutty and buttery Jamon Iberico. Served alongside a glass of Spanish rioja it was the perfect summer lunch. Whilst walking home from lunch I passed another


of my favourite places in town – Billig et Rozell on Anzac Street – where you can experience authentic French crepes and savoury galettes, made for you by the delightful Ilona. Her goats cheese, walnut and


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honey galette is a triumph. And yes, of course there’s a selection of great French wines too. Ilona’s Italian partner Anthony runs Dolium in Kingswear, offering a menu centered around Italian tapas and sharing boards, so between them they’ve pretty much got Mediterranean cuisine sewn up around here. If you want to take the French experience home (or out and about) then don’t forget JP’s Bakery on Market Street, where Julien rustles up amazing breads, salads, tarts and pastries – plus some amusing little videos, oſten starring his customers! Finally on this little Mediterranean tour of Dartmouth, there’s Amalfi


Kitchen, tucked away in a little courtyard on Hauley Road. Whilst Mike and Phoebe may not have been born in Italy, they certainly embrace the Italian ethos, creating fabulous fresh pasta dishes, homemade pizzas and fresh seafood. So next time


you’re bemoaning the fact that you’re not soaking up the sun abroad, just console yourself that you haven’t had to contend with airport queues and go and sample some sunshine food in Dartmouth instead. Or knock up our delicious recipe below … *Dartmouth’s Outdoor Pool not a personal one!!


Written by Helen Lloyd & Julie Graham • Coastal Kitchen Devon


www.coastalkitchendevon.com • hello@coastalkitchendevon.com


Rosa’s Spanish Kitchen


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