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Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner is April 23 | Valparaiso

Jim Jano Janesheski March 30, 2023 0 comment

It’s back for its 35th year….the Don Quijote Wild Game Dinner. The legendary dinner that bags them from Chicago, Indianapolis, and parts unknown. You’ll find 20 different species, including fresh alligator meat and kangaroo. What does Alligator Meat Taste Like Did you know the lean alligator meat is very popular in the South and in […]

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Map of the 7 valleys of rioja, the spanish wine region synonymous with Spain.

Exploring Spanish Wine Regions | Rioja & Marqués de Cáceres

Jim Jano Janesheski September 1, 2020 1 comment

  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 […]

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Chef Carlos Rivero and his daughter Lisa. celebrate the 50th anniversary of marques de caseres and rioja Spains wine egions.

How to create a remarkable dining experience & Gazpacho recipe

Jim Jano Janesheski June 1, 2019 0 comment

Secret Spanish Recipes and Wines Have you ever wished you knew the secret Spanish recipes of downtown Valparaiso’s top Chef, Carlos Rivero?  How do you make don Quijote’s remarkable paella, Gazpacho, or sangria?  What Spanish wine pairs well with fresh seafood? Well, foodies, this is the blog that reveals how to create a remarkable dining […]

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hidden secrets to buying olive oil

Hidden secrets to getting the best virgin olive oil

Jim Jano Janesheski June 1, 2019 0 comment

For most of us, knowing how to buy Olive Oil is a mystery… until now. Today, Chef Carlos Rivero of Don Quijote in Valparaiso shares the hidden secrets to getting the best virgin olive oil. The Secret to remarkable Spanish cooking…and your grocery store is hiding it. I think you’ll agree with me that very […]

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Introducing the Food and Wine Blog of Don Quijote

Jim Jano Janesheski June 1, 2019 0 comment

Introducing the Food and Wine Blog from Don Quijote. This blog is Chef Carlos Rivero’s way of showing his love for his customers, to whom he considers his friends. Each blog will share Carlos’ secret recipes from the Don Quijote menu,  his knowledge of wines, and his memorable stories of Spanish culture. Almost all Spanish […]

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Don Quijote is a favorite in the Valparaiso area, but with the popularity of the Mediterranean diet & International cuisine, we recommend setting reservations to assure a wonderful culinary experience.

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Monday - Thursday: 5 PM – 9PM
Friday: 5PM – 10PM
Saturday: 2:30 PM – 10 PM
Sunday: CLOSED (Except for Special Events)

119 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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