Tag: pintxos

Pinchos night

Pintxos are similar to tapas, although generally smaller. The name “pincho” comes from the Spanish verb “pinchar” (to poke) because historically pintxos used to be served on a piece of bread and crossed (“pinchados”)...

Pinchos in Calle Blai in Barcelona

We went for pinchos last Wednesday in our favourite Calle Blai. There was a spot outside on the terrace. We went in with our empty plates and filled them up with the best pinchos...

Pintxos in Barcelona

This week we went to our favourite street for pintxos, Calle Blai in barrio Poble Sec. It’s such a great tradition from the North of Spain, you take an empty plate, walk to the...

Enjoying pintxos in Barcelona

This week we went to our favourite street for pintxos, Calle Blai in barrio Poble Sec. It's such a great tradition from the North of Spain, you take an empty plate, walk to the...

What is the difference between tapas and pinchos (pintxos)?

Along the years, tapas and pinchos have become a form of national identification. Indeed, nowadays, when you hear tapas or pinchos, you automatically imagine yourself at a terrace in Spain, sipping a nice Sangria or...

Pintxos tour in San Sebastian

Last week at, our school in San Sebastian, Maria showed our new students the best places to eat pintxos. A meet up with a gastronomic discovery and lots of fun.