Pickle Deli Square

A spectacularly simple meal welcomed me to the fishing village of O Barqueiro in the north of Galicia.

Sep 28

Sep 28 Visiting As Catedrais beach

There was a bit of logistics to figure out in planning a visit to the famous As Catedrais beach in the north coast of Galicia, but even a short visit was worth it.

Sep 26

Sep 26 First taste of Galicia... in a burger at El Buzo, Ribadeo

Arriving in the most northeastern point of Galicia, I followed my Airbnb hostess’s recommendation for dinner.

Sep 24

Sep 24 Gluttonous Gijón: A tour of the city through 5 desserts

Hunting for the best desserts throughout the Asturian city of Gijón, and getting a taste of special pastries reflecting local traditions and ingredients, from apples to chestnuts and even the well-known Asturian blue cheese, Cabrales.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Gijón Eats: “The Best Fabada” at Los Pomares

Not sure I can eat Fabada Asturiana after this standard-setting meal.

Aug 25

Aug 25 Avilés Eats: Cider, fresh seafood, and excellent service at La Botella

Amazing how much of a difference friendly and welcoming service can make on a dining experience.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Oviedo Eats: “The Best Cachopo” in Asturias and in Spain

A fried cutlet fit for an episode of Man vs. Food, or as they call it in Spain, “Crónicas Carnívoras”

May 30

May 30 Fruit of the Season: How to Pick and Eat Loquats (or Nisperos, or Pípa)

Bright and sunny in flavor, kind of like a cross between a peach and an apricot, but juicier and easier to peel, I can’t get enough of loquats!

Oct 16

Oct 16 A Culinary Weekend in Cadiz

Tapas and more tapas in the oldest city in Spain, with a side trip to the sherry capital, Jerez

Jan 8

Jan 8 Christmas in Spain Part II: The Story

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A big feature in the public Christmas festivities is El Belén, dioramas of the stories in Bethlehem...

Jan 8

Jan 8 Christmas in Spain Part I: Lights

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The cities really go all out with Christmas lights...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Albayzin

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After striking out at a couple tapas bars (too crowded), I decided to climb up the Albayzin neighborhood, a traditionally Moorish neighborhood...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Views of Alhambra

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In the afternoon, I visited the Albaicin district, where you can find fantastic views of Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás...

Dec 23

Dec 23 Finally, La Alhambra!

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Just like the Mezquita de Córdoba, La Alhambra is an architectural landmark where I've had to memorize site plans and images for exams, and being able to see it in person was an opportunity I knew I had to grab...

Dec 16

Dec 16 Mezquita de Córdoba

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The Mezquita de Córdoba is one of those architectural landmarks that I remember perfectly from art and architectural history classes, so I knew I would have to pay a visit...

Dec 11

Dec 11 Córdoba Before It Wakes Up

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I took the bus from Valencia to Córdoba Friday night, arriving Saturday morning at around 5:20 in the morning...

Dec 5

Dec 5 Mercado Central: Lessons in fruit

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Strangely, I didn't discover until my second week in Valencia that I live across the street from the main market in Valencia, El Mercado Central...

Dec 4

Dec 4 Strike! (Kind of)

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