Reminiscing visit to romantic town of San Sebastian. Gastronomic experience capital of Spain. 3 of 7 – 3 Michelin Star restaurants in Spain’s Basque, top 50 world restaurants.
Arzak: Chef – Juan Mari Arzak, daughter, Elena Arzak experiment with traditions of Basque Country, make it most innovative. Cellar boasts over 100,000 bottles.
Tasting menu – red space egg with red peppers, ox cheek in black sauce, monkfish cleopatra, chocolate truffle with textured candy floss, including their signature crunch.
Akelarre: Chef Pedro Subijana creates sensorial pleasures and delights. Impressive views of Cantabrian Sea from Mount Igeldo.
Known for it’s other-worldly fish and seafood. Homemade pasta flavoured with piquillo peppers, iberico ham with parmesan shavings, truffle, rocket leaves, wild mushrooms. Foie Gras with salt flakes and pigeon with a smokey, spicy mole sauce.
Martin Berasategui: Martín Berasategui Olazábal holds 8 stars, more than any Spanish chef. A culinary temple, a seductive, sensual atmosphere.
Sautéed black garlic and beetroot ceviche, bean sprouts and cuttlefish. Red mullet with edible crystals, fennel with saffron, liquid squid bonbon. Hot almond cardamom soufflée with chocolate and crashed ice of coffee and honey are unforgettable.
Tasting menus 6-8 courses are usually Euro 200-250 each.
Highly recommend a visit for food lovers…
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