A journey through the values of Basque cuisine
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Authenticity
The recipe for success of Basque Cuisine is all about the quality and seasonality of the produce.
Bodegón Alejandro: à At Bodegón Alejandro, every dish is based on essence, tradition, and contact with the land. Authentic Basque cuisine featuring seasonal produce.
www.bodegonalejandro.com · 4, Calle Fermin Calbetón · San Sebastian · (+34) 943 427 158
Innovation
The New Basque Cuisine was Spain’s first foray into the world of molecular cuisine, which changed how we see cooking forever.
Ni neu: à Located in the impressive Kursaal building, where the river meets the sea, Ni Neu is the prêt-à-porter of Basque haute cuisine, leading-edge culinary art without all the fuss.
www.restaurantenineu.com · 1, Avda. Zurriola · San Sebastian · (+34) 943 00 31 62
Esence
In Basque cuisine, the preference is to adorn ingredients as little as possible. In expert hands, this translates into refined and delicate flavours, textures, and aromas.
Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao: à Nature dictates the menu at Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao, where, true to this principle, Chef Josean Alija changes his repertoire with the seasons.
www.neruaguggenheimbilbao.com ·2, Avda. Abandoibarra · Bilbao · (+34) 944 000 430
Transgression
The Basques are renowned for their courage and derring-do, and Basque food is no exception.
Mugaritz: à With all its research and experimentation, this pioneering restaurant epitomizes the adventurous nature of the Basques. Breaking with convention, Andoni Luis Aduriz and the team at Mugaritz use gastronomy as a springboard for more far-reaching interdisciplinary projects.
www.mugaritz.com · 20, Aldura Aldea · Errenteria (Gipuzkoa) · (+34) 943 522 455
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Sharing
The Basque are known for their love of learning and sharing what they know, inside and outside the kitchen.
Topa Sukaldería: Brainchild of Andoni Luis Aduriz, Topa Sukaldería celebrates the centuries of history shared by the Basque Country and Latin America, bringing together the products and flavours of both cultures in a fun atmosphere.
www.topasukalderia.com · 7, Calle Aguirre Miramón· San Sebastian · (+34) 943 569 143
Culture
Culture, in its broadest sense, is one of the pillars of Basque society. Language, folklore, modern art, and food.
Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao: à Located in the museum, Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao features an unfettered style of cooking, linked to the roots, to the memory of those dishes that are part of a culture and that need to be adapted to an avant-garde context.
www.bistroguggenheimbilbao.com · 2, Avda. Abandoibarra · Bilbao · (+34) 944 239 333
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