By Natascha Rivera
Copyright euroweeklynews
LOCAL municipality Pilar de la Horadada has been celebrating the International Day of Chocolate in a big way … however, just one day didn’t seem enough for the town to fully appreciate the sweet treat; Pilar de la Horadada has dubbed September their ‘Chocolate Month,’ and will be celebrating the decadent delicacy until September 30.
Through the end of the month, various restaurants and establishments in Pilar de la Horadada will be offering desserts made with chocolate, from traditional treats to new and innovative culinary creations. The event, organised by the Pilar de la Horadada Tourism Department, aims to celebrate the International Day of Chocolate (September 13), lift the spirits of the municipality and spread chocolatey goodness for locals and visitors alike to take part in, as well as drive up business for local restaurants and hotspots.
“This treat, which makes hearts and palates happy, also forms part of our gastronomic identity, and it’s a perfect occasion to visit our bread shops, cake shops, pastry shops, and local restaurants in search of these homemade delicacies that turn cocoa into magic,” says the announcement of the event by the Pilar de la Horadada Tourism Department.
The event will celebrate the artisans and careful handiwork that goes into making traditional and new chocolate desserts. The restaurants will also highlight the stories, anecdotes, and special recipes that go into making the sweets, which require dedication, care, and time.
In addition to the sweet treats, everyone who purchases a chocolate dessert until the end of the promotion will receive a free magnet, with the new logo of the Pilar de la Horadada Town Council as a souvenir.
The participating restaurants and establishments in Pilar de la Horadada, as well as their specialised chocolate treats, are as follows:
Panadería Jose Antonio – Chocolate peppers with a taste of local tradition
Restaurante Nostrissima – The authentic Tarta de la Abuela
Pastelería Narciso – Madagascar chocolate cake
Heladería la Jijonenca (Pueblo Latino) – The Ice Cream that Can’t Have Too Much Chocolate
Restaurante Plaza (Pueblo Latino) – La Tarta de la Abuela de toda la vida
“Chocolate is not just an ingredient: it’s a tradition that we carry with us to the table, a gift to share and a flavour that always makes us smile. For this reason, we invite you to visit the local spots in our town, enjoy their homemade treats, and be a part of this special celebration,” the Tourism Department concluded.
