Dining Out

Group Leaders: Linda Coughlin and Alan Guest
Email Address dining.out@u3ajavea.com

If you are interested in joining this group email the group leaders on the address above to be put on their mailing list.

For the next Meeting and Venue check the Calendar.

Group leaders Linda and Alan

The Dining Out group has been set up for purely social gatherings of friends to have a meal together and to enjoy some good conversation. Our meals are informal and we have no speakers or speeches.

We inform all group members by email of the date and venue and then booking is accepted on a first come first served basis.

Dining Out Group Reports

End of year lunch – note new time at 1.30pm for a 2pm start

End of year lunch – note new time at 1.30pm for a 2pm start

The End of Year Lunch for all U3A members will be at 1.30pm for a 2pm start on Tuesday 10th December at La Cumbre Restaurant, Carretera de la Playa del Moraig, Benitachell. Please contact the organisers, Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin on endofyearlunch@u3ajavea.com for more information.

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November Dining Out Group

November Dining Out Group

Here are the details of our next Dinner together, it’s going to be at La Fontana Restaurant at the Arenal Javea, November 5th. As usual we will meet at 7pm for drinks etc. It’s easier to use the outside bar until we are ready to eat at approximately 7.30 – 7.45 pm. It can get crowded in the restaurant with us all standing around. Click to view the menu The starters will be shared by the whole table , so you can experience different tastes of each of the starters plus a choice of 2 Meat or 2 Fish dishes for the main course. There is a choice of 2 desserts,…

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Merci Vilmal! Dining Out Group go Swiss

Merci Vilmal! Dining Out Group go Swiss

On 11 September, the Dining Out Group opened their new season by scaling the Montgo and visiting Chalet Suizo. Although it was a relatively small group that assembled at the restaurant, the feast that was laid on was magnificent. We kicked off with a cava reception quickly followed by a choice of 3 starters. For the main course, there was a large choice of fish, steaks and a number of traditional Swiss dishes. I had the Zürich veal with Rösti which was fabulous. The wine flowed liberally and the meal finished with a Chalet Suizo “Surprise” dessert and coffee.…

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The Dining Out Group dance the night away at their Summer Party

The Dining Out Group dance the night away at their Summer Party

As the sun set, the temperatures were rising at Jávea Golf Club where the Dining Out Group danced the night away at their Summer Party. Double click on the photographs to expand them As well as enjoying good food and dancing, there were two very special anniversaries: As always, we both really enjoyed organising this event but now it’s time to relax, enjoy the summer and prepare for the next event in September. Take care everyone: see you all then. Report by Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin – Group Leaders

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Did someone turn the lights out? Dining Out Group’s latest meeting

Did someone turn the lights out? Dining Out Group’s latest meeting

The Dining Out Group held its latest soirée at Chalet Suizo on the Carretera Jesus Pobre in Jávea. 61 members of the Group enjoyed fantastic food and drink and the conversations went on long into the evening. Group Leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin were delighted that so many members stayed on to enjoy a drink together but, eventually, they had to leave the hardliners to wend their weary way home. Did anyone turn off the lights? Watch out for details of next month’s event – Coming soon!

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Dining Out group has a feast of fun

Dining Out group has a feast of fun

Another successful Dining Out evening – this time at Attico restaurant in Javea Port. A total of 56 members enjoyed a tasty meal comprising four delicious starters, main course and dessert together with wine or beer. Thanks to group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin for once again organising a memorable function. During the evening Alan proposed a toast to “absent friends” following the sad passing of well-known members Robin Race and Tony Dearie, who died within a day of each other.  Everyone raised their glasses in memory of the pair and condolences to their friends and families.

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Lunchtime treat for Dining Out group

Lunchtime treat for Dining Out group

The first Dining Out event of the 2024 new year was something of a departure from previous outings – group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin decided to try out lunch instead of the usual evening slot. And the 36 members in attendance agreed it was an overwhelming success. Members Haken and Maria Antbring proposed a vote of thanks to Alan and Linda for organising the event as well as staff at Posidonia restaurant on the Arenal for their excellent food and service.

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Dining out in style

Dining out in style

Another great Dining Out evening – this time at the beautiful Bacchus restaurant. More than 60 U3A members enjoyed a fabulous evening, once again organised by group leaders Alan Guest and Linda Coughlin. Congratulations to them and also to restaurant owner Milena and her staff for the excellent service.

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Dining Out – Thursday 9 February

Dining Out – Thursday 9 February

The next event for the group is at Restaurante Oasis, Ctra. Portitxol 35, Javea. The menu choices will be sent to group members shortly when bookings will be taken. Please do not try to book before the email is received. If you wish to be added to the group email list contact Alan Guest dining.out@u3ajavea.com

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Dining Out – October debut proves a big hit

Dining Out – October debut proves a big hit

Congratulations to Linda Coughlin and Alan Guest for organising a superb Dining Out evening on their debut as group leaders. For their first event since taking over from former leaders Mallory and Christine Glover, they welcomed 58 members and guests to Chalet Suizo restaurant in Javea – and it proved an overwhelming success. Special thanks go to the restaurant staff, who excelled themselves by serving up a delicious three-course meal complemented by a range of tasty starters and wine. Details of the next Dining Out evening in November will be sent as soon as available.

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