Gastro A guide to flavours Xanglot. Verdejo. Flavour, creativity and local An eatery for product in the centre of Valencia joyful souls Xanglot is a perfect example of a commitment to In the heart of Madrid’s Salamanca district, Verdejo claims tradition and how to create a distinctive cuisine with its to be “a place to enjoy yourself”. Marian Reguera’s cuisine own personality. The restaurant, located in the historic is the hallmark of a tavern and restaurant known for its centre of Valencia, opened its doors in 2019 with the friendly service and expertise, where pickled, salted, smoked mission of offering a “creative, lively and surprising” and cured meats are served as specialities to be enjoyed in culinary experience. At the helm in the kitchen, chef an establishment that exudes simplicity and flavour in equal Sandra Jorge leads the project with a contemporary and measure. The chef’s passion for tradition means that she bold culinary vision, built on local produce and constant cooks just like her mother and grandmother did, respecting references to tradition, but open to the interplay of flavours,this important aspect of traditional Spanish cuisine, but textures and contrasts. Through its tasting menus, which adding her own special touch to revisit it while giving Madrid begin with highly original dishes such as prawn custard and Spanish produce the importance they deserve. Reguera and end with desserts rooted in the local tradition such as defines Verdejo as a romantic venture that revives forgotten collaret peanuts, Xanglot puts the focus on seasonal produce.flavours from an honest perspective with its creations. Despite her youth, Sandra Jorge has amassed numerous The restaurant is a hedonistic sanctuary that plays with the accolades and awards, and Xanglot joined the list of seasonality of its produce and, in 2025, it has been awarded restaurants with a Repsol Sun in 2025. 2 Suns in the Repsol Guide. 128