Peter Halasz, government chef at Gastrovinum, Fuengirola.
Nestled within the again streets of central Fuengirola is GastroVinum, the one Hungarian restaurant within the Costa del Sol.
On the helm is Peter Halasz, Hungarian chef who determined to introduce his warming, acquainted delicacies to the Costa del Sol solely a 12 months in the past, a 12 months through which he gained the hearts of the local people and made everybody, it doesn’t matter what their nationality, really feel like they have been consuming on the eating desk of their very own mom.
EWN: Who’re the purchasers?
Peter: Everybody actually. The British, Spanish, Rather a lot come right here for lunch. It’s standard with Scandinavians particularly.
EWN: How would you describe the delicacies?
Peter: It’s very Hungarian with a fusion of the Spanish, with variations of tapas and numerous Spanish flavours.
In Hungary, Peter was an expert baker, one thing that has stood him in good stead when producing his hottest dish, Langós, an extremely moreish fried flatbread sprinkled with cheese.
I ask Peter how he finds his substances in Fuengirola. He tells me there’s no drawback with so many worldwide distributors right here, particularly the Russian retailer, which has all of the spices he wants.
He and his spouse Kate moved to Pittsburgh earlier than the pandemic however determined to maneuver again to Fuengirola afterwards. His spouse tells me that it was as a result of Peter likes his meals, and so to avoid wasting on ever-growing clothes prices, it made sense to come back again to Spain the place it’s cheaper. Peter additionally mentions how a lot he loves the city.
EWN: What’s your star dish?
Peter: Rooster paprikash. Everybody orders that.
EWN: How tough is it to arrange a enterprise right here in comparison with Hungary?
Peter: Costly. We threw all of our financial savings into this restaurant. It was quiet at first. We acquired a 4.3 star analysis on Google. Now we have now a 4.8 assessment standing. Plus, 5 stars on Tripadvisor and Restaurant Guru’s ‘Greatest Restaurant award’.
Gastrovinum is in Calle Palangreros, 22, Fuengirola. It’s busy, so it’s suggested to e-book. Name on 604 272 835.
