An unexpected turn in the Paradise Mountains’ “Card Game” program

Yesterday’s program card game From TV3 he moved to the Prades mountains, in the broadcast of the second program of the summer edition. Marc Ribas and his team set out to find the best restaurant in kilometer 0.

While presenting the cooking competition, Ribas, sitting on a bench in the Plaza Major de Prades, stressed that the area has a great status. Products with designation of origin Like hazelnuts from Rios, potatoes from Prades, good wine and oil.

The first runners to appear were Nuria Retamiro and Yara Muñoz, mother and daughter, who ran Darboli hostelNoria explained that it is a family business that she runs with her two children and that they serve traditional food with a spoon and “a lot of xup xup.” One of their signature dishes is Arboli lamb.

Here is the pair that formed it: Fort Jordi and Montserrat Anguera who are responsible for Dr. ParadiseThey both explained that their cuisine is simple with local products.

Finally, the last couple to appear were Mark Ballas and Paul Mandry on head Cal Malgret de Mont BlancIn their kitchen, the two young restaurant owners blend tradition and modernity.

The first visit of Marc Ribas and the rest of the competitors was to the Montblanc Foundation. The opponents did not hesitate to look in detail atThe interior of the cooling room To see if it has already been used km0 productsDespite some criticism, the organization has exceeded expectations.

he Chamberlain’s nerveswho served the dishes with trembling hands, was given a humorous touch by Mark Ribas who was clearly always “imposing” on the restaurateurs.

As for the food, one of the first criticisms was thatThe lettuce was out of the bag.While diners at Larboule insisted that they served decent food, some expected something more from the dishes, indicating the chef’s training.

There was another discussion at the table about whether they had km0 productsThey all ended up believing that they were not dealing with local products, but with products from about 100 kilometers away, a fact that made them lose their merit.

The average score was 6.8. The best rating was for the space at 7.5. The cuisine, food and service tied for 6.5.

The second restaurant that appeared was Dr. ParadiseRestaurant goers highlighted the restaurant’s location, at one of the entrances to Plaça Major. However, the interior space was seen as small and minimalist in decor.

One of the first criticisms came when they were in the bar area, where Nuria saw that The glasses were full of soap. His daughter took a small swipe, saying it was “good for them to study,” a criticism leveled at the Mont Blanc restaurant owners. They also found the kitchen small but well-equipped.

Noria and Yara once again led the critics and described the institution as one “tape tape”As for the food, there were unconvincing details, such as the mix of cold and warm ingredients in the grilled vegetables, or that the fried eggs were not accompanied by truffle Instead of foie gras. A moment when Montserrat decided to leave the kitchen to explain to them “I looked for it all over the mountain and no one could bring it to me”. Nuria’s criticisms throughout the evening surprised the owners of De Prades.

The final score was 6.6. What they liked most was the kitchen, which received a 7.5 rating, while the food and space both received a 6.

Finally, it was the turn of Hostalet d’Arbolí, the most important owners of the entire program. The contestants rated the space as small but cozy. During the visit to the kitchen, the diners showed themselves Disappointed And seeing her condition taking into account the owners request during the previous days. Poorly stored food in the freezer, buying honey, among some disappointments.

As for food, the excess oil in it Catalan style beansThe carrots in the Montserrat salad and the strange appearance of the cannelloni did not entirely please diners.

During lunch there was also one small fight Between the owners of D Prades and the waiter, for the matter that With It was not during the day and it was freezing. All the townspeople were convinced that the owners of L’Hostalet were very demanding when evaluating them.

The final rating put them in first place with a 6.9. The best score was for space and kitchen with 7.5, while the food remained at 5.5.

Always in the hard Final Evaluation All the built-up tension was unleashed. The first to check the ratings of their establishment were the representatives of Cal Magret. Those from Arboli continued their criticism while those from D Prades praised their work and told them “if you used more local products you would definitely reach an 8 or 9”, which impressed the chef.

Mark Ribas’s ratings ended up turning everything upside down, causing Arboli to drop from first place. They rated D Prades with a 7.8. On the other hand, in Cal Malgret, they gave them an average of 7.6 and Hostalet penalized them with a 5 in food, which lowered their average score to 6.

D Prades’ Charlie’s spikes got the star plate, turning the score upside down again and putting D Prades ahead of Cal Malgret who was in first place.

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