Dining Out

The End of Year lunch at La Cumbre Restaurant on 10th December was a huge success with beautiful winter sunshine to warm our diners.We had a wonderful start to the afternoon. There were 96 of us enjoying our Cava and Drinks in the sun could not have chosen a better day . We could see Ibiza because it was so clear a day. What an amazing location to enjoy lunch.The restaurant performed really well, Eloy and his team were so good and professional from the Cava reception to desserts and coffee the service was excellent and the food was delicious.Everybody…

We had a fabulous night at La Fontana Restaurant in Jávea on November 5th! Fifty-eight hungry diners descended upon the Arenal, perhaps half expecting some fireworks – nope, no Guy Fawkes in sight. Things started off a bit slow with a minor hiccup in drink orders, but the U3A crowd weren’t about to miss out on their pre-dinner G&T. Once everyone was seated, the buzz began. People were thoroughly enjoying each other’s company, and as usual with La Fontana, the food was piping hot and delicious, and the staff were simply fantastic. The evening wrapped up with many members…

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.

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,…

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.…

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.