round 2; top 5 ways to dine + things to do in spain

A few things that I definitely miss about our recent trip to Spain in July 2012. And a few things that I definitely forgot to let you all know about. Round 2; top 5 ways to dine + things to do in Spain!



1. Le Mariage, Bayonne

This day would probably have to be the highlight of our trip (for me anyway!). Just a little shot of myself getting ready before my best friends big day.



2. Patatas bravas - Taberna la Piedra, Zaragoza

Although there was not much to see in Zaragoza, this quaint bar and grill, Taberna la Piedra, was hands down, one of the best grills that I have ever eaten at! For one that is not very big on meat, I quite enjoyed the meat that was on offer, which was served on a hot plate with chunky bits of sea salt (I am an avid lover of salt) and smothered in olive oil, yellow and rich in flavour. Not only was the meat ridiculously good, but their patatas braves was to die for. It was served with a gorgonzola wasabi aioli, argh - delicious. And, as you would expect the potatoes were cooked to perfection with a hectic crust on the outside and with crushed sea salt that stuck to the potatoes like glue...Mouth watering!



3. Crêperie Harmonika, Bayonne

Having frequented Bayonne last year for my friends engagement, this year, my boyfriend and I swore that we would make it to this little restaurant at least once on our visit to Bayonne (in actual fact we made it their twice!). Denika, my bestie that got married, mentioned to us last year "you have to make it to this place for breakfast, hands down best crepe ever!". Well indeed, she was right. Undeniably the best crepe I have ever eaten in my life as well as indescribable - if that is even a word. Words cannot describe the love we have for this place. A must visit if you are heading to the Basque region.



4. Petit Bayonne

For the second time on our visit to Bayonne we missed out on the Fete de Bayonne; which is a fete quite similar to the festival they have in Pamplona. Maybe next year?



5. Suckling Pig, Madrid

I am not 100% sure where this was exactly but it was near Puerto del Sol in Madrid. We happened to stumble across this restaurant on a night of hunting the streets for some authentic spanish food. And oh boy did we find a goodie! Suckling pig is a unique dish that is popular in some of the Spanish regions and to have found a little gem in Madrid was a surprise. I am sure there was not too much meat on the bones but my oh my was it tasty. Melt in your mouth crackling with just enough salt to get you going back for more is just how you want the pork to be. Ridiculously good.