Event proceeds will be used toward the purchase of a new VNA Meals on Wheels van to serve South Porter County. 50/50 Raffle Auction The auction Opens Tuesday, March 8th- attendance not required to participate Four-Course Dinner The Don Quijote “Meals on Wheels” fundraiser includes appetizer sampler red fish w/ salad Carlos’s Signature Paella assorted […]
Experience Extraordinaire… All-inclusive Don Quijote experience Dinner for 2 at Chef Carlos’ Table plus Wine Cellar Tour For a truly extraordinary dining experience, Don Quijote Restaurant offers the Chef’s Table plus Cellar Tour on Friday and Saturday evenings. Each course is personally selected, prepared, and served by Chef Carlos Rivero. A remarkable […]
I hate shopping! The crowds! Finding parking and walking up and down aisles looking for someone to help you. It is every guy’s nightmare. That all changed last year when I stopped by to pick up a bottle of wine during the annual Don Quijote Import Christmas Sale. What I thought was a quick stop […]
Don Quijote and the downtown Valparaiso restaurants couldn’t be more excited to partner with Valparaiso University for a special Intro to Valpo Day visitors. As a team, we wish the best visitor experience possible! After your on-campus visit, all visitors will receive a voucher to dine at the downtown restaurant of their choice, including: Details […]
In the article, Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining: Da best is over dare…in Valpo! Carlos and Elena are featured for there selfless leadership and passion for their adopted town of Valparaiso. The article discusses the early years when Valpo was on the decline and when people were placing bets how quickly the Spanish Restaurant would […]
For years, Spain has taken a back seat to Italian and French wines. That all changed in the 1990s. In the course of the last 2 decades, Spain has become the most celebrated country in the world for its wines. Today, you’ll learn the story of how Spain has risen from the decimation of […]
Las Pisadas At our La Carbonera winery we produce Rioja Alavesa wines of the best quality in a landscape of 70 year old vines. The name of the winery comes from the iconic La Carbonera vineyard located in the municipality of Labastida. The word carbonera brings to mind the coal stone and the mines dug […]
AWARDS Throughout the winery’s history, Marqués de Cáceres has received numerous awards at international wine competitions. Find out here the main prizes and awards obtained by Marqués de Cáceres. CRIANZA YEAR 2016 GRAPE VARIETIES 90% Tempranillo, 10% Others varieties CRIANZA YEAR 2016 91 POINTS – James Suckling Report 2019 90 POINTS– Vinous 2019 90 POINTS – Gourmets Guide 2020 92 […]
So why is Valpo’s freshest Chef and the man with a green thumb making a move? It’s because “Momma didn’t raise a fool”. Chef Carlos Rivero of Don Quijote has always said his secret to award-winning Spanish cuisine is using the fresh ingredients that he grows on his farm. What many people don’t know is […]
