Bilbao Pintxos

Cafe Iruna
Berástegui, 4-6º izda, 48001 Bilbao



Pincho Morunos - moorish pork on a stick.  Let's just say 15 sticks over 3 visits and I could still go back for more.




Irrintzi
Calle Santa María nº8 48005 Bilbao



Hipster pintxos.





Bar El Globo
Calle de la Diputación, 8 48008 Bilbao, Vizcaya



Laid back taberna.

Quimet i Quimet, Barcelona

If the guy from elBulli is willing to stand, squeeze and have no issues sucking in the breath, bad or not, of his fellow man in this closet box wine bar, then it should be good enough for you.



And why wouldn’t you tolerate bumping butt cheeks to hold a fine wine glass of white in one hand and an amazing pintxo in the other?



Cream cheese, salmon, honey and Worcestershire – it’s so right.



Pate, pickled onion



Red pepper, prawns, caviar, olive oil.




And more.



Definitely not for dinner, but you’ll be filled up before too long with so many things to try.

4.5 / 5 yums!
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Where? C/Poeta Cabanyes 25, Poble Sec, Barcelona
What? Tapas from 1€

Pinotxo Bar, Barcelona

This much loved pintxo bar with the Pinocchio presiding over the steady flow of foodie enthusiasts and tourists serviced by the effervescent man in the vest and bow tie sits pretty in the front of Barcelona’s most famous Boqueria Market.



Only had breakfast here but that heart starter coffee and chocolate filled sugar coated donut that’s a window to weight gain had me wishing I went back for more.



3 / 5 yums!
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Where? Boqueria Market, Rambla, 85-89, Barcelona, Spain
What? Cheap

Nice Markets, Nice

Makes Paddy’s or Queen Vic look like a rubbish tip.



With all the bright, vibrant colours and perfect shapes, you could be in a Sony Bravia ad.



When you’ve got access to this kind of quality produce, no wonder food is so good in Nice.



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Where? Old Town Nice, Nice, France

Vlaamse Frites, Amsterdam Airport

Febo memories.

Pronto, Amsterdam Airport

8am waffles after a 12 hour flight from KL.

Chez Palmyre, Nice

Economic theory is thrown out the window here.




This restaurant is quintessential old town Nice. I actually don’t know what that is, but it’ll be a place that would inspire Melbournians for that next cozy Northcote bar.

Now at the ridiculous price of 14€ for 3 courses that changes with what’s good at the markets, they could rightly, or wrongly just slap together leftovers from the night before and serve.

What you do get is something far more special that tries really, really hard to please and simply showcases what simple French cooking is all about.



Blistered tomato stuffed with ratatouille and smoked salmon and parmesan crisp – How pretty.



Soup of the day – a lovely rich, creamy pea soup. I could turn vegetarian for this.



Chicken “pie” – shredded protein topped with a silky potato mash and mustard sauce.



Duck rolled in pastry and red wine sauce – jackpot.



Chocolate terrine – the money maker.



It’s fair to say that when demand surpasses supply, prices can rise. Probably not here. Leave a generous tip. One of my favourite meals in Europe.

4 / 5 yums!
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Where? 5 rue Droite, 04 93 85 7 Nice, France
What? 3 courses 14€