Alpargata dance

Alpargata dance

The dress code at the end of XIX century was very strict. You would never see a lady in the street without her hat and gloves, a gentleman would always wear a suit and leather shoes. By the way, not very comfortable  shoes. This dress code was OK for your everyday...
Almuerzo (brunch) in the street.

Almuerzo (brunch) in the street.

If you have been following this blog/newsletter, by now you have probably figured out that food in Pamplona is a major thing. And here is another food post. This time I am going to talk about “Almuerzos” in the street, you  would call it an informal brunch. The...
Basque cuisine by The New York Times

Basque cuisine by The New York Times

I love this article from The New York Times talking about the Basque cuisine and the camaradery among all the chefs. The Basque cuisine movement, strated in the 60´s with Juan Mari ARZAK. This 3 Michelin start awarded chef, comes from a family of tradicional cooks...
Watch and beeing watch (Hemingway)

Watch and beeing watch (Hemingway)

  When Ernest Hemingway came to Pamplona for his very first time in 1923, he wrote many articles for the Toronto Star trying to explain what goes on in here during this time. In one of his articles he said: “If you try to understand San Fermin, you have to watch...