A selection of national news coverage for Spain, through the cynical eye of the Seaside Gazette for December, written by Dave Darby
Trocadero, Cotobro
by Editor •
This winter you will be able to enjoy an excellent market gastronomy at the Trocadero Cotobro, in the capable hands of Chef Álvaro Jimenez Pérez, who possesses impressive professional experience, thanks to having worked at some of the best restaurants in the world. Another team member is Pablo del Real Martin, an active chef in…
7-Star Hotel Update
by Martin Myall •
It seems that the Bahía Fenicia, 7-start hotel project is gaining momentum, with actual construction work starting after next summer.
The Gift of Giving
by Mette Owens •
I am sitting in Vancouver and it’s snowing! Watching the snowflakes fall reminds me that Christmas is drawing near and that it is also the time for giving – usually in the form of presents.
New Criminal Law
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
On the 23rd December 2010, the new reformed Penal Code will come into force. The new modifications are designed to provide new devices for fighting town planning and organised crime.
Season to be Jolly…
by Nicola Westby •
Maybe not, after alcohol was voted the most dangerous drug in modern society in a research by Doctor Nutt (no joke) recently published in the Lancet medical journal.
Christmas Thoughts
by Marianne Lindahl •
The streets of Almuñécar, Motril and Granada have been tingling with Christmas paraphernalia for weeks now, and the shops are crowded with people buying all kinds of goodies, dolls and plastic toys.
Eternal Affairs
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
What we sent abroad last month was nowhere welcome. Obama did not like Merkel, the English did not like the bomb parcel from Yemen, arriving via Cologne, and the Spanish did not like my Pope. I say, ‘My Pope,’ because he was my local bishop back in the 70’s.
Russel Nash Christmas Video
by Editor •
Russell Nash, Vicente Escudero and friends have produced for you an awesome song in time for Christmas…
387,286 & Counting
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
It took that many men to bring the controversy about screening for prostate cancer onto the agenda again. There had never been a unanimous agreement about sense and nonsense of screening for prostate cancer, although it feels like that there is nowadays a generally accepted “must check” approach.
Fly Fishing Pro
by Mette Owens •
It is somewhat nerve-wracking writing an article about someone who is a writer himself. I am talking about my life-long friend, Henrik Mortensen. He is the author of the book, Fly Casting Scandinavian Style, and is currently working on another.
Men Don’t Multi-Task
by PerrosSi •
One of the things I love about writing this column is the title Martin gives it. I’m so tempted this month to name it but shall wait and see if he thinks the same. Ok, bit long winded but funny. Men don’t multitask?
Summing Up
by Arlene & Dave Nichols •
At one time rumor had it that the America’s ‘streets were paved with gold’ and many came to its shores in hopes of a better life. It’s probably safe to say that we now know that rumor isn’t so true and that the effects of pursuing the ‘American dream’ can be felt around the world.
British Embassy Newsletter – December
by Editor •
The monthly newsletter sent out by the British Embassy. This month includes information on passport photographs and old-age pension for women.
Christmas and New Year Menus
by Editor •
Seven restaurants in Almuñécar offer their festive menus here, describing content, times and prices – plenty to choose from if you still haven’t decided on where you will be eating, come Christmas and New Year. Note: Argentina Steakhouse haven’t given us the details yet but it is worth pointing out that they celebrate Christmas Lunch on the 26th; i.e., Boxing Day