Run by father-daughter team Elena and Juan Mari, Arzak has cemented San Sebastian's reputation as a foodie destination. The restaurant's spice room holds more than 1,500 different spices.
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Digital dish —
At Arzak, entrees are served on a translucent plate over an iPad. The lobster is accompanied by a video of waves crashing into shore, while burgers are served over a video of a flickering grill.
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Innovative work —
Arzak's deceptively simple potato, egg yolk and white truffle dish.
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Century-old wine cellar —
Arzak was established when current owner Juan Mari's grandparents built the property as a wine cellar and tavern in 1897.
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Food on a stick —
San Sebastian has a tapas culture of its own. In this town, tapas are called "pintxos," loosely translated as "spikes" in the region's Basque language.
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Super shellfish —
The rare delicacy of percebes (goose barnacles) at Goiz Barci are worth seeking out.
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Walking tour —
San Sebastian Food offers tours of bars, local producers and vineyards of the Basque country. Between meals, visitors can hit the beach.
