{"id":16471,"date":"2019-11-20T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T10:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2019-11-20T10:00:09","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T10:00:09","slug":"anthony-bourdain-san-sebastian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/anthony-bourdain-san-sebastian\/","title":{"rendered":"An Anthony Bourdain-Inspired Trip to San Sebastian, in 5 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even if you can\u2019t claim to consider Juan Mari Arzak a father figure in your own life, you can still explore San Sebastian Anthony Bourdain-style.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The late chef, author and travel documentarian visited the Basque Country and San Sebastian many times over the years. A couple of times, he also brought cameras along. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his series \u201cParts Unknown\u201d <\/em>he states: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is no better place to eat in Europe than the city of San Sebastian.\u201d<\/p>Anthony Bourdain, “Parts Unknown,” May 2017<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Want to see what he’s talking about? We gathered up a list of things to explore if you want to experience San Sebastian like Anthony Bourdain did.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Experience New Basque Cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain was lucky enough to be good friends with some of the most famous Basque chefs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first person to introduce the secrets of Basque cuisine to him was no less than Luis Irizar<\/a>, one of the 12 Basque chefs who pioneered the revolutionary New Basque Cuisine movement<\/a> in the 70s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain had also a special relationship with Juan Mari Arzak and his daughter Elena, the owner and the head chef of the three-Michelin-starred Arzak<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you probably won\u2019t get to dine with the master himself like Anthony did, Arzak’s eponymous restaurant is without a doubt the place to go if you want to experience New Basque Cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arzak has made a name for itself as one of the most iconic restaurants in San Sebastian. Photo credit: Krista<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Go out for pintxos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No San Sebastian experience is complete without going out for pintxos<\/a>\u2014even Arzak and Bourdain themselves enjoyed this humble foodie tradition. Pintxos, the Basque answer to tapas, are small and delicious bites, normally washed down with a small glass of wine or beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain took part in the famous Basque bar hop, or what we here in San Sebastian call txikiteo<\/em><\/a>. (This is also what you get to practice on our tours!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain\u2019s favorite pintxo place was Ganbara<\/a>, one of the cornerstones of the Old Town\u2019s culinary scene. On  \u201cParts Unknown,\u201d he, like most of the customers in the bar, orders their specialty\u2014seared mushrooms with foie gras and a raw egg yolk on top of everything\u2014and loves it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ganbara’s signature pintxo is the stuff dreams are made of. Photo credit: WordRidden<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Eat grilled turbot in Getaria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain also explored the surrounding areas of San Sebastian, namely Getaria, an attractive seaside village just 20 minutes away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His destination: Elkano<\/a>\u2014the town\u2019s Michelin star restaurant\u2014and on his plate was none other than the most famous dish in Getaria: charcoal-grilled turbot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating at Elkano is not something you do on a whim\u2014normally there\u2019s a waiting list several months long. But no worries\u2014there are plenty of other great restaurants in Getaria, and you\u2019ll normally find the famous turbot and other local specialties on their menus, too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RELATED<\/em><\/strong>: Top Day Trips from San Sebastian<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getaria is the perfect little town for an escape. Photo credit: Felipe Gabald\u00f3n<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hop across the border<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When exploring different cultures and their gastronomy, Bourdain was always thorough. So when traveling in the Basque Country, he didn\u2019t forget the French side! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Sebastian is located right next to the border, so a day trip to the French Basque Country is a must-do if staying for multiple days. Anthony\u2019s explorations took him to the stunning village of Ahetze and to the restaurant La Ferme Ostalapia<\/a>, where he tried tuna belly with tomato carpaccio and roasted pigeon served with its pat\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No need to say more, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step into a gastronomic society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to his great connections in town, Bourdain got taken into one of the many members-only gastronomic societies<\/a> of San Sebastian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fulfil this step on your to-do list is a bit more challenging\u2014you have to make friends with local people first, and then get an invitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bourdain sat down with a local cuadrilla<\/em> of friends, one of whom cooked for the entire group, and had a friendly and relaxed conversation. This is what the societies are all about: spending time and socializing with other people\u2014both the ones you\u2019ve known since you were 5 years old, and the newcomers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And we can\u2019t forget the amazing food\u2014that\u2019s always a must wherever San Sebastian is concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is San Sebastian’s food so good, anyway?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In \u201cParts Unknown,\u201d Bourdain asks a Basque woman a question that puzzles many of us: \u201cWhy the food is so good in the Basque Country?\u201d The woman answers: \u201cBecause we like eating.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple as that. <\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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