GRAN HOTEL MIRAMAR HOSTS MICHELIN STAR-STUDDED GALA DINNER FOR MALAGA FILM FESTIVAL

20 April 2018: Malaga's Gran Hotel Miramar brought together some of the finest culinary talents in Spain and Latin America last night for a special Gala Dinner to celebrate the 21st Festival de Malaga Cine en Espanol. Reflecting the city's explosion onto the foodie scene as a culinary destination to rival the world's best, the gastronomic spectacle was an exclusive collaboration of world-renowned champions of Spanish and Latin American cuisine – including Michelin-starred Chefs Benito Gomez and Diego Gallegos. 

The evening saw Gomez and Gallegos team up with internationally renowned chefs such as Fernando Rivarola (Argentina) and Charlie Collins (Panama), not to mention Gran Hotel Miramar's very own Head Chef, Diego Nicás, to create an 11-course Tasting Menu as part of Cinema Cocina, a programme of activities organised by Lumen Proyectos Gastronómicos  to coincide with the film festival.

Throughout the evening, guests were treated to savour delicacies from a variety of tasting stations including hand-carved acorn-fed Iberico ham; special Gold Coast oysters and exceptional Polanco Caviar, in addition to award-winning cheeses and wines from the province. Among the appetisers were steamed oyster, marrow, sea fennel and caviar, created by Benito Gómez; Ilama carpaccio with quinoa and amaranth, by Fernando Rivarola; and Crab and Hake cooked in Sherry, from Diego Nicás, among others.

The Gala Dinner also marked the start of an exciting summer season of new culinary launches at Gran Hotel Miramar celebrating the local produce of the Costa del Sol's culinary hotspot.

Rooms at Gran Hotel Miramar start from €236 per night including breakfast, excluding tax and service. For further information visit www.granhotelmiramarmalaga.com or call +34 952 603 000.

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Notes to Editor:

Gran Hotel Miramar is the first grand luxury hotel ever built in the ancient Andalusian city of Malaga, and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. A historic landmark building in the old city centre which has been painstakingly restored following a two year, 65m Euros overhaul, Gran Hotel Miramar is set to become one of Europe's foremost grand dames, and firmly establish Malaga on the global luxury travel map. Set amongst beautifully landscaped grounds, this latest addition to Europe's pantheon of grand dame hotels features 200 rooms and suites; a fabulous ballroom; five restaurants and bars including a rooftop chill out zone; a spa spanning two floors; indoor and outdoor pools; and world-class meetings and events facilities.

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