El Portal, the gastronomic project opened by a businessman Carlos Bosch seven years ago, is one of the most crowded and vibrant spots in Alicante. Bosch has found, in the recipe of non-stop and quality cuisine, along with an exciting range of wines, that the best way to satisfy customers and offer over 300 services per day. Because in addition to gastronomy, El Portal is a gathering place and a great spot where you can enjoy a drink after midnight, while being enthralled by the greatest music by DJs.
The owner is a wine lover and as such, has a fascinating wine cellar on the premises, along with an important inventory that includes Jerez and champagne labels. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Krug champagne brand, which entails having an exclusive table in one of the most stylish spaces of the premises, for at least four guests and up to eight guests, to sample a menu which is signed by the chef and co-owner Sergio Sierra and accompanied by the exclusive French champagne.
What is intended at La Table Krug is to enjoy a culinary experience, where food goes alongside Krug Cuvee but diners have access, if they would like, to sample different vintages and the jewels of the house: Cuvee, Rose, Vintage , Collection, Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay. Each one comes at a discount of 20% on the price marked by El Portal menu. El Portal menu.
A tasting menu (190 euros, including VAT, with a bottle of champagne for every two people) starts with a menu of shared dishes, such as Maldonado acorn-fed Iberian ham, sliced cecina from Leon served with slice of bread glasses to where you may add oil and natural tomatoes, or a mullet roe that has been half-cured.
The variety of dishes begin with a tin of Iranian beluga caviar, served on an island of cream. It is followed by egg yolk, bacon, potato and black truffle. This is the introduction to a fantastic grilling red prawn, which comes from Denia.
As mains: bluefin tuna, nettles, and an outstanding squab which Sergio Sierra prepares just right with three cooking times. Dessert, red fruits with Mascarpone-flavored ice cream.