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Getaria: September 2021
If Spain has been the birthplace of avant-garde cuisine, it has also been instrumental in revitalizing a more produce-driven cuisine, especially in the Basque country. Elkano is one of the sacred places, a shrine built for grilled turbot.
Getaria, as a coastal city in the heart of …
(Updated on January 2024)
Our favourite restaurants are those where we would like to become regulars, the ones that really excite us.
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The sheer number of pintxo bars in San Sebastián is overwhelming, and while the quality is generally superb, it does vary from place to place. With this guide we attempt to provide a curated selection of our personal favourites, though it’s important to remember this is not an exhaustive list.
These aren’t just …
Laguardia, Rioja: September 2021
Artadi has symbolized quality for some time under the astute stewardship of owner Juan Carlos López de Lacalle. His remarkable journey began with transforming a cooperative operation into a well-respected private winery, firmly placing Artadi on the world wine map.
Continuing our trip after visiting López …
Axpe: October 2023
Few places achieve the level of gastronomic perfection of Asador Etxebarri. Every element, from the setting to its story and its philosophy, exudes authenticity. There isn’t a hint of superficial marketing. Produce — extraordinary produce caressed by the heat of wood embers — is the basis for everything here. That, …
May 2025: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Having first visited Don Julio in 2019, our curiosity was sparked again by its recent rise in international culinary rankings. Fundamentally, Don Julio remains a steakhouse—a superb one, no doubt—but its high placement in the 50 Best Restaurants list appeared rather puzzling. This isn’t a …