Don’t forget to cross your T’s and cross your X’s. I’m talking Txakolí.
Best Drinks of 2011: Txomín Etxaniz
Published March 27, 2012 Basque , wine Leave a CommentTags: Basque, Cannelle et Vanille, Frank Bruni, Michelle Obama, Spain, txakolí, Txomín Etxaniz, wine
Best Drinks of 2011: Château Reynon Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux
Published March 8, 2012 Bordeaux Leave a CommentTags: Bordeaux, Château Reynon, Sauvignon Blanc, white wine
As a supplement to my recent Best Eats of 2011, I figured I’d include an ode to delicious libations. Equally important as flavor progression, texture, and seasoning in savory and sweet is what you are guzzling all the while.
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Best eats of 2011: Des Gâteaux et du Pain
Published February 21, 2012 dessert , Paris Leave a CommentTags: croissant, Des Gâteaux et du Pain, Paris, pâtisserie
croissants
I’ve bragged about you once and I’ll brag about you again, and again, and again…Des Gâteaux et du Pain. Flaky like a college girlfriend but a great croissant.
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Best eats of 2011: Etxebarri
Published January 27, 2012 Basque , Martín Berasategui , Spain Leave a CommentTags: Asador Etxebarri, Basque, best eats 2011, dessert, Martín Berasategui, Spain
2011 was a very special year for me in food, drink and travel. I spent the year working at Restaurante Martín Berasategui in northern Spain so naturally, I have many fond memories of the feasting I did in and around Spain. Grab a snack and enjoy the next few mouth-watering posts as my belly remembers 2011:
goat’s butter, toast, charcoal from the grill
Asador Etxebarri | Atxondo, Spain
A Warm Welcome
Published January 10, 2012 Basque , Martín Berasategui , San Sebastián Leave a CommentTags: Basque Stage, Elisha Ben-Haim, garrote, Martín Berasategui, Ruth Selby, San Sebastián, txakolí
This coming week is an epic one for my fellow BasqueStagers, Elisha Ben-Haim and Ruth Selby, currently embarking on their 6 month culinary journey at Restaurante Martín Berasategui.
Life is best enjoyed in the company of good friends, family and food.
SS Gastronómika 2011: Heston Blumenthal and the Queen of Hearts
Published December 23, 2011 San Sebastián Leave a CommentTags: Heston Blumenthal, Queen of Hearts, SS Gastronómika 2011
SS Gastronómika 2011: Listen, taste and learn
Published December 15, 2011 San Sebastián , Spain Leave a CommentTags: Magnus Nilsson, Wylie Dufresne
When the hustle is over, there is still work to be done…
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SS Gastronómika: A place to call home
Published December 13, 2011 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: jamón, Martín Berasategui, San Sebastián Gastronómika, Tenedor Tours, txakolí
I’d been looking forward to SS Gastronómika for years…
and for good reason.
San Sebastián Gastronomika 2011
Published December 6, 2011 Basque , Martín Berasategui , San Sebastián 1 CommentTags: Gabriella Ranelli, Martín Berasategui, San Sebastián Gastronomika 2011, Tenedor Tours
The weekend after Lo Mejor de la Gastronomía in Alicante, we had our own food and hospitality festival in Donosti formally known as San Sebastián Gastronomika. It’s much better marketed and organized than the event in Alicante. It’s no shocker that entrances to the presentations given by renowned, international chefs are over 100 euros. I spent most of my time chasing around my favorite Donostians (yes Gabriella, you’re officially one in my book):
There’s no better time of year to get to know the right [international] people (chefs, photographers, and journalists alike) and to listen to some of the most influential people today in food and wine. What a beautiful opportunity to gain perspective into what other masterminds are doing around the world.
Stay [very] tuned.
