The American chef and journalist based in San Sebastián is the author of 'Everything about pintxos', a manual about this emblematic bite and its history, complemented with 70 recipes of the most ...

A pintxo (meaning “spike” in the Basque language) is a small snack, often served on a toothpick. It’s meant to be eaten in a bite or two, standing up at a bar, before moving onto the next ...

and pintxo bar hopping is still a popular and beloved way for locals to spend an evening. A pintxo in one hand and a drink in the other. “This is our way of life,” says local resident Eskerne ...

so you'll want to put aside some time to explore the city's pintxos bars either on your own or with an organized group. Pintxos (pronounced "peen-chos") are essentially the Basque version of tapas ...