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S of course, every country in Europe and further afield. And in Lanzarote´s resorts you can spend week after week discovering exciting new flavours, brand new ingredients and new ideas. On this small island, there are so many different ways of cooking, and different ways of thinking about food, all living together in close proximity. Which means that it´s also no surprise that those ideas have started combining. In world cookery, the predominant trend is still fusion – the blending of exciting new flavours and ingredients from two or more different cuisines. It makes perfect sense – it´s worked for centuries with fashion, art and music – so there´s no reason why food shouldn´t benefit. In fact, much of what we eat is already influenced by distant cuisines, and fusion is just a new word for a very old practice. A close look around Lanzarote´s resorts will show you a variety of establishments where chefs are doing their very best to bring new ideas and flavours to the ever-changing passers by in the streets. Why? Because holidays are traditionally a time when you´ll try new flavours and new meals. omething Different Your experience of food depends on your sense of adventure. So explore what Lanzarote has to offer and don’t stick to the tried and tested. There is nothing wrong with sticking to a well-balanced, unadventurous diet – schoolchildren and prisoners do it all the time, for example. But the “If it´s Tuesday it must be spag bol” attitude means that you´re almost certainly missing out on some real treats while you munch those boring old favourites. Here on Lanzarote, its almost a crime to limit yourself to one cuisine or a handful of dishes – there is so much to discover in the restaurants and bats on the islands, and so many cooks throwing together new combinations, or adding their own skill and experience to recognized dishes. That´s why it´s perfectly possible to eat two completely different dishes that may share the same name and the same ingredients Every kitchen, every chef, has their own style. That also goes for every region of Spain and, Of course, there are also many who prefer to stay safe, but no one can accuse British diners of dullness.- this is a country that has enthusiastically adopted Indian, Chinese, Italian cuisine to an extent that is unthinkable in other parts of Europe. But nowadays, we can find the whole world on our plate, and while staying at home may be OK for a while, we increasingly want to get out there and discover something exciting and new. Relax in an unbeatable atmosphere with fantastic sea views ASK FOR OUR ITALIAN TAPAS MENU Over 40 different Pizzas - Italian Cuisine - Restaurant Wide range of Beers from various countries Ice Cream - Coffee Shop To Takeaway Pick 2 dishes from our menu and get A DRINK FREE Free Delivery - Order Now on : 928 833 086 Now accepted on Home deliveries Find us at Playa Honda promenade (Avenida Maritima) • Open every day from 13:00 - 16:30 & from 19:00 till 23:30 66 | January 2015 | The Gazette