This 2 starred Michelin restaurant is a bit difficult to find...the Gps on our iPhone led us into a cow pasture. Its outside Errenteria, not far from San Sebastian. In an idyllic country setting, with a perfect Monet-esque haystack sitting outside the window, the tables are widely spaced and it is perfect for unwinding and conducive to a long leisurely lunch.
You are presented with a choice of 2 tasting menus and 2 small envelopes labelled "submit" and "rebel" ...up to you which you choose! I demure from revealing too much about the menu because there are a few shocking surprises that I would not want to spoil. The service is easy going Spanish and the host/manager is a character you will never forget....you want to take him home with you. A really multinational staff....a Venezualen served as our sommelier and selected wines by the glass to pair with our food and one of the servers was a chef from Texas who had been in the kitchen and was learning the ropes of the service staff.
Not everything was a knockout (red mullet was a bit too fishy , for example) but it is quite a memorable and enjoyable experience. It certainly is one of the most comfortable dining rooms we've ever experienced. A little like Noma in Copenhagen, but without the animal skins.
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