A while back, one of our favourite eateries when we fancied a Sunday roast was Lo Marabu on Lemon Tree Road. However, they stopped doing the lunches, so we went elsewhere. Driving past last week though, we noticed some activity, so of course, I had to go and investigate. I'm not nosy, you understand - just interested! Anyway, it turns out that Lo Marabu is now under new ownership, and it will re-open for business on 1 February as Edina's Bar and Grill.
Who is Edina? She's one half of the lovely partnership that now own Lo Marabu. And she knows what the locals and visitors want in the way of food and drink, because she's worked there as a waitress for the last 18 months. Before that, she spent 7 years at The Old Don Carlos in Cuidad Quesada, and as she told me, it's not really like hard work, because she loves to see people enjoying themselves with the help of good food and drink and a friendly atmosphere.
Edina is Hungarian, and Ian is a man of impeccable taste. Not only did he choose Edina for his life partner and business partner, he knew I was from the Black Country in the West Midlands. So many people say, 'Are you from Birmingham?' even when I put my posh accent on, but he spotted the subtle nuances that say Black Country, not Brum. He hails from West Bromwich himself, so he's not too far from my old stamping grounds of Wolverhampton and Bilston. This is his first business venture, and from the number of people who dropped in to say hello and ask about the opening while we were there, it's going to be a roaring success.
Ian and Edina have spent 9 years in Spain, and they're looking forward to running their new business together. They only got the keys on 19 January, but already they've redecorated the bar and given it a fresh new look. They'll be offering breakfasts, special meal deals, and the Sunday lunches will be back with a vengeance. So, whether you want a coffee, a cheeky snifter or a 3 course meal with all the trimmings, stop by at Edina's Bar and Grill sometime soon. Tell them Sandra sent you - although I'll probably be there ahead of you. I just love what they have planned, and so will you.
For reservations - recommended, especially for Sunday lunch - call 672 787 769
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