Help....Is San Sebastian genuinely the foodie capital of spain????
Feb 8th, 2012, 11:59 AM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Help....Is San Sebastian genuinely the foodie capital of spain????
Ok we are huge huge foodies and spanish food is one of our absolute favourite cuisines..
also obviously love travel!!!
So...it seems natural to try and visit the foodie capital on Spain.
But...is it San Sebastian or somewhere else????
also obviously love travel!!!
So...it seems natural to try and visit the foodie capital on Spain.
But...is it San Sebastian or somewhere else????
Feb 8th, 2012, 01:19 PM
#3
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,041
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I would say the Basque Country is the culinary capital of Spain and San Sebastian is the center of this foodie culture. But Bilbao, Pamplona, Vitoria and other places in this area are excellent.
You won't normally use the term tapas in the Basque Country. They are called pinchos/pintxos and are works of art!
http://www.todopintxos.com/home/home.php
That said, I've never been to an area of Spain that is lacking in the food department. The Spanish seem to live to eat - which is perhaps why I love the country so much
You won't normally use the term tapas in the Basque Country. They are called pinchos/pintxos and are works of art!
http://www.todopintxos.com/home/home.php
That said, I've never been to an area of Spain that is lacking in the food department. The Spanish seem to live to eat - which is perhaps why I love the country so much
Feb 8th, 2012, 01:28 PM
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
thanks Cathy, yeah we just found a place in London called Pintxos where they actually have all the dishes out on the bar, it was so so so good and has inspired by dreaming of a spanish foodie trip.
San Sebastian is looking good thank you
San Sebastian is looking good
thank you
Feb 8th, 2012, 01:43 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,934
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
17 Michelin stars in a town with 180 000 people, but any place serving less than great food is out of business in two weeks in food crazy San Sebastián.
The world's most renowned chef for the past decade, Ferran Adrià of El Bulli, has said that San Sebastián is the best place to eat in the world "in terms of the average quality of the food, in terms of what you can get at any place you happen to walk into". Have a look at the Guardian article "Is San Sebastián the best place to eat in Europe?": http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandsty...rink.shopping2
If you are tapas fans, you will love going for a pintxos tour (a "txikiteo", having a glass and a pintxo before moving on to the next place). Can be an affordable and fun gourmet experience if you know where to go and their specialities (each pintxo is about 2-3€). Here are some suggested routes. But you can't do much wrong in this city when it comes to food. Remember to ask for the warm house specialities directly from the kitchen. http://www.todopintxos.com/ruta/ruta.php
The world's most renowned chef for the past decade, Ferran Adrià of El Bulli, has said that San Sebastián is the best place to eat in the world "in terms of the average quality of the food, in terms of what you can get at any place you happen to walk into". Have a look at the Guardian article "Is San Sebastián the best place to eat in Europe?": http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandsty...rink.shopping2
If you are tapas fans, you will love going for a pintxos tour (a "txikiteo", having a glass and a pintxo before moving on to the next place). Can be an affordable and fun gourmet experience if you know where to go and their specialities (each pintxo is about 2-3€). Here are some suggested routes. But you can't do much wrong in this city when it comes to food. Remember to ask for the warm house specialities directly from the kitchen. http://www.todopintxos.com/ruta/ruta.php
Feb 8th, 2012, 05:04 PM
#11
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 657
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Pls pardon my earlier reply saying "IT'S THE FOOD CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!'. That was clearly an "over the top" statement" Nonetheless, it is true! Michelin and I agree.
However, it understates my affection for the city. San Sebastian is gracious, hospitable, spotlessly clean, stylish, walkable, near areas of interest, and has a municipal/business community that is focused on bringing culture, [art as well as jazz] to the city. For my needs,it is the most liveable city in Europe.
However, it understates my affection for the city. San Sebastian is gracious, hospitable, spotlessly clean, stylish, walkable, near areas of interest, and has a municipal/business community that is focused on bringing culture, [art as well as jazz] to the city. For my needs,it is the most liveable city in Europe.
Feb 9th, 2012, 04:03 AM
#13
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HG001London - I think we may be kindred spirits. We live to eat and travel as well (although we are trying to add going to the gym into the mix!)
Is that tapas place called Pix? It looks great!
Have you been to Jose on Bermondsey St, its worth a try if you like Spanish food: http://www.josepizarro.com/restaurants/jose/
Perhaps we should meet up sometime
Is that tapas place called Pix? It looks great!
Have you been to Jose on Bermondsey St, its worth a try if you like Spanish food: http://www.josepizarro.com/restaurants/jose/
Perhaps we should meet up sometime
Feb 9th, 2012, 05:55 AM
#14
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 74,699
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi HG,
>Is San Sebastian genuinely the foodie capital of spain?<
No.
SS has about 18 starred restaurants and a population of about 185, 000.
OTOH, Atxondo, has Asador Etxebarri and a population of 1400.
>Is San Sebastian genuinely the foodie capital of spain?<
No.
SS has about 18 starred restaurants and a population of about 185, 000.
OTOH, Atxondo, has Asador Etxebarri and a population of 1400.
Feb 9th, 2012, 01:16 PM
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 604
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So SS seems to have won the food vote but is the Basque region for holidaying in in toher senses. We love the idea of a 10 day long foodie feast but we are normal too and thought we should find out if this is a nice area in other ways? which other places near by are good to see? is a car best way to travel or can we train it between places? Any nice coastal spots to stay (aside from SS) which nice swimming beaches?
thanks all
thanks all
