Pintxos

Finally, before I went to the Guggenheim museum, I had time to eat some pintxos - I love pintxos.

A pincho (Spanish, literally "thorn" or "spike"), pintxo (Basque) or pinchu (Asturian) is a small snack, typically eaten in bars, traditional in northern Spain and especially popular in the Basque country, Navarre, La Rioja, Cantabria, and Asturias.

They are usually eaten in bars or taverns as a small snack, in the company of friends or relatives; thus, they have a strong socializing component, and, in the Basque country and Navarre, they are usually regarded as a cornerstone of local culture and society.

They are related to tapas, the main difference being that pinchos are usually 'spiked' with a skewer or toothpick, often to a piece of bread. They are served in individual portions and always ordered and paid for independently from the drinks.

So for me today: pintxo de bacalao, pintxo de jamon, pintxo des aceitunas con anchoas, pintxo de queso de cabra and white wine 😋.Read more