San Sebastian
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The Rise and Fall of a Food Latin Hood
Before COVID, there was a vibrant latin clique in the center of Donosti, at least in terms of food and restaurants. At that time, the Reyes Católicos street was like a testing ground for new restaurants. One big success story was Amelia, before moving to a better spot in La Concha where Paulo, the Argentinian […]
Lua: Crafting Mestizo Gastronomy in Donosti
I first met Aaron during those post-work conversations in a restaurant, where we’d gripe about everything that was going wrong. He’d often lament, “These kids in the kitchen don’t communicate with each other. They don’t make eye contact and say, ‘Let’s go to table three.’ And using a basting bottle for brown butter instead of […]
Inside the World of Txokos
In the world of Basque dining, there’s a fascinating and somewhat secretive tradition known as “txokos.” They’re like exclusive dining clubs, and while they may sound romantic and mysterious, they’re not exactly what they seem. To get into one of these txokos, you usually need an inside connection, a member to vouch for you. It’s […]
“Bantxu: A Korean Reality Show in San Sebastian”
Word had already spread in the streets, and it carried the funky smell of kimchi. “What’s that? A new Korean place opened? It’s part of a Korean reality show. With a famous chef? But it’s already closed? No, it reopened, but in a different spot. It’s cheap, and it collapsed after just 3 days. It […]