Basque Country
Why Political Prisoners from Spain Seek Asylum in Belgium
For decades, Belgium has quietly offered an escape for activists considered enemies of the Spanish state. Here's how.
Why This Iconic Basque Restaurant Wants You to Treat Fish Like Meat
“We usually think of the fish as a whole thing, and don’t pay attention to the different flavors of the meat closer to the the spine or the tails, for example, or how jelly-like and sticky its head can be.”
It Only Takes 5 Minutes to Make These Red Pepper Pintxos
Three ingredients does a saucy minx make: roasted red peppers, anchovies, and enough olive oil to lube up an entire plate of what will become your Basque-inspired dinner.
Meet the Chef Bringing the Basque Country to a London Basement
Michelin-starred Spanish chef Eneko Atxa recently opened his first London restaurant on the lower ground floor of a Covent Garden hotel. “It’s like a party where everyone in London is welcome,” he says.
How a Pro Surfer Spends Their Day Off in the Basque Country
With its endless beaches, the Basque Country in the South of France is a paradise for surfers. We headed over to see how they stay sane when the seas are calm.
Crazy Ass Goal Hits Crossbar, Soars 30 Feet in the Air, and Somehow Goes Inside the Net
It hit frame, looped up about 30 feet in the air, and bounced into the top-netting. Just really, really inexplicable.
Dirty Work: Basque-ing in the Garden with Alex Raij
Txikito's chef Alex Raij stopped by the MUNCHIES garden to whip up a menu of garlic soup with salted cod, a whole trout pan-seared in olive oil, and tender lettuce dressed with tuna and anchovies.
The Best Turbot Is Grilled in a Basket and Smothered with Olive Oil
“The advantage of cooking the turbot whole in a basket is that the skin keeps all the juices inside,” explains Damian Surowiec, chef at Lurra, a London restaurant recreating traditional Basque cuisine.
Getting Lost with Cheese in The Basque Country Is Like Taking Too Many Shrooms
I recently found myself in a small Basque village that felt like a cross between a sedated attraction at Disneyland and a really intense acid trip at a county fair, but the cheese was some of the best I've tasted.
My Quest to Find the Holy Grail of Cheeses Wasn't Easy
Being violently hungover is a difficult way to start a road trip, but I set out on an adventure through the the Pyrenees to find some of the greatest cheeses in the world.
Logistics Expert for Basque Separatist Group Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Ibon Goieaskoetxea Arronategui was accused of illegally renting apartments used to hide weapons and ETA militants.
The New Basque Revolution Is Refrigerator-Sharing Solidarity
Disgusting experiences during college may turn many of us off to the idea of sharing a refrigerator, but people in the Basque Country are filling up a public "solidarity fridge" to combat food waste.