Bravo Bellota!

We made it. Well, most of us. Lunch today at Bellota Bar y Tapas in Brighton. I was there along with my brother Dave, Phil (ex landlord of the Dover Castle Inn, Teynham, Kent), Graeme and Leslie. Two guests sent their apologies. They missed a great occasion. The food here is wonderful. From the tapas menu I enjoyed:

• Tortilla Espanola, homemade Spanish style omelette with potato and onion
• Pescado Rebozado, deep fried white fish in a special-recipe San Miguel batter
• Croquetas de Jamon, hand crumbed croquettes, filled with Serrano ham and Béchamel sauce

Washed down with pints of San Miguel and the magnificent house Valdepenas.

Three tapas is as much as anyone can eat and terrific value at £9.95. The manager, Mark, makes you feel really welcome and is a great host.

We will be back!