


We have always loved to immerse ourselves in the timeless charm and passion of Spain, the rich culture and its genuine cuisine. And after our Easter visit to Spain and Hotel Puente…

Another small top-class San Sebastian bar is Borda Berri; authentic and charming with the menu written on chalkboards on the wall. Apart from superb pintxos, Borda Berri’s specialties are fresh fish and grilled country meats.…

WELCOME TO BARCELONA Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan city, one of the Mediterranean’s busiest ports and also the capital of Catalonia, a region with its own language, character and history and excellent traditional…

Live outdoor concerts, good food and a good glass of wine, what a fine combination! If you like this idea, here some of the best festivals to come this summer in Spain.…

Scandinavia, and Sweden in particular, produces some of the world’s best food. Go to your local grocery store and fill your basket with the most popular and common products then compare with…

“Gazpacho is a work of art; It is the best dish to sell Spanish cuisine” -Ferrán Adrià Ferran Adrià i Acosta is a Spanish chef who was the head chef of the…

Bodegas Burgo Viejo in prominent wine region La Rioja is recognised by some of the most prestigious international competitions, such as Decanter, International Wine Challenge and Mundus Vini, as one of the…

Kalix Löjrom’s full-rounded flavour, with its mild taste of smooth fish oil and salt, adds to its unique character. Kalix Löjrom, or vendace roe, the eggs of the small salmonid fish species,…


La Terraza del Urban, Urban Hotel The terrace roof at the Urban Hotel offers some of the best views of the city and is one of the trendiest terraces in the city. You…

A classic nordic recipe, the sautéed reindeer meat is served with mashed potato, forest mushrooms and lingonberries; a dish that will keep you going even on the coldest winter day. Sautéed reindeer…

Somewhat of an institution on the Riviera is café-pâtisserie Sénéquier, located in the busy port of seaside resort St Tropez. This popular brasserie has a sprawling terrace usually filled to maximum potential with its signature…

In 1987, well-known hotelier and owner of gastronomic Zaldiaran restaurant Gonzalo Anton, founded Bodegas Izadi to combine his two passions: Wine and gastronomy. Five years later the winery opened up to the…


Though part of the charm of Spain’s illustrious capital is the sunny climate, sometimes after enjoying a little too much warm weather we are finally ready to seek out the shade. Here follow…

Editor’s note: “At the Westin Palace in Madrid, I have been fortunate to be served in the elegant 1912 Museo Bar by Antonio for more than 20 years.” “Antonio has been with the hotel for almost half…