Spain
10 articles
Barcelona
A culinary guide to Barcelona's Catalan cuisine, from historic institutions like Can Ramonet to secret local spots, shaped by mountains and Mediterranean seafood.
Basque Cuisine
How the Basque Country became Europe's culinary capital through geographic advantage, revolutionary technique, and a competitive culture obsessed with seasonal ingredients and perfecting traditional dishes.
Catalan Cuisine
An exploration of Catalan cuisine as a landscape compressed into cooking, tracing seven centuries of culinary tradition from medieval manuscripts to modern avant-garde innovation.
Galician Cuisine
Explore Galician cuisine at the edge of Spain: Celtic traditions, Atlantic seafood, and the philosophy that ingredients matter more than technique.
Garum
The history of garum, the ancient Roman fermented fish sauce that shaped Mediterranean cuisine and parallels modern Southeast Asian fish sauce traditions across millennia.
Jamon
Explore jamón ibérico's 2,000-year journey from Roman exports to Spanish cultural symbol, tracing its biology, politics, and ecosystem.
Madrid
Madrid's culinary landscape reflects all of Spain's regions. Explore centuries-old restaurants, regional specialties, and the city's unique eating culture through its iconic dishes and markets.
Paella
Explore the history, authentic recipe, and cultural significance of paella valenciana—Spain's iconic rice dish and its fierce defense against culinary misinterpretation.
Spanish Seafood
Explore three millennia of Spanish seafood tradition, from Phoenician salt-fishing to regional specialties shaped by Atlantic and Mediterranean waters.
Xarcuteria
Explore Catalan xarcuteria—the art of cured pork from Roman foundations through medieval traditions to modern artisan craftsmanship in Catalonia.