So thats it, all my blogs of Spains restaurants are complete, and what a journey it was, Im looking forward to the next trip, once I save back up again after destroying my savings, curse the weak NZ Dollar!!!!
So here is a little best of list of my trip
Best Restaurant Meal:- and Best Service
Im struggling to choose between
El Celler de Can Roca and
El Poblet, both very different, the food in each was outstanding, innovative and amazingly tasty, memories of the el Poblet seafood dishes will live a long time in my memory, so to will the Olive tree at El Celler, and the the desserts. I think I would have to go for El Poblet as my best dinner in Spain over all. The service was fantastic over the two nights I ate there, Didier the Maitre, well he is the man when it comes to looking after people in the restaurant and his confidence spills over into his team who are fantastically presented, so proud of there jobs and know the menu inside out. The Food, well I experienced everything, from the 2009 menu full of innovation, dry ice, Liquid Nitro, amazing flavours, a real experience, and then was the classic El Poblet menu, which was still just as strong as the 2009 menu, faultless. This is my favourite restaurant I have ever eaten in. Quique Da Costa is a genius, a gentleman and an amazing chef and will for sure reach the 3 michelin star status he deserves.
Most memorable dish,

Again a few choices here, there is the Squid dish I had at Restaurant
Martin Berasategui's, The Foie, Whisky and coke dish from El Poblet, and then there is the Lactic dessert of Jordi Roca. And as it is imprinted in my memory I must go for Berasateguis squid dish I had. Squid biscuit, consomme and sphere, the flavour was so distinct, I can still recall the aroma from it. world class in every way
Best Hotel
Hands down this goes to
Hotel Ferrero, the next closest Being Hotel Mon, which was not even close to touching the standards set by Rut and Paco at Ferrero, The hotel has it all, A world class restaurant, a stylish and luxurious design, stunning bedrooms with everything you want, beautiful outdoor pool area, attentive staff. Just recently been included in the relais and Chateaux guide which is all about luxury.
I loved every minute and felt so relaxed at this hotel.
Best Breakfast
Again Hotel Ferrero knocks everyone out of the park with there breakfast, an amazing choice, the best ingredients, super fresh, and just awesome. Sat out in the spanish countryside on my own balcony on a beautiful fresh morning. The Perfect start to my day.

I will always Fly with:- Singapore Airlines they rock, best service, most attentive stewardesses, awesome amount of room in seats(even in economy);) Everything just seemed to be of a better standard on the flights with them than the other carriers that i flew with.
Dont fly Lufthansa, worst flight of my life both ways, Singapore to Frankfurt and the return leg. Most uncomfortable, worst food, and not the most friendly stewerdess's in the world, everything seemed like a drama for them, even getting a glass of water!!
Best Budget hotel i stayed in was Pension Alameda in San Sabastian, Location was awesome, right on the edge of the old town, near all the best Tapas joints, and 30 minute walk to Arzak, the beach was a 10 minute walk away, well priced and the owners were the most lovely people that looked after me while I was in Spain, really nice people and I will stay there when I return to San Sabastian next year.
The High speed trains operated by Renfe were a great way to get around the country and so cheap, really affordable and would advise you to pay the little extra and go for first class, its not expensive and so worth it, as accurate as I have ever seen a train service, really comfortable, and gets you around Spain fast, maybe not as fast as flying but much cheaper and very comfortable.
Best Tapas,
I loved eating at El Feugo de Negro, the Tapas were more on the modern side with a cool bunch of people socialising round the bar, just so good having world class Jamon, peppers etc in a relaxed surroundings like this, would love to have similar in NZ.
Favourite Town,
This for sure is San Sabastian, I loved the place, has a great feel to it, relaxed, a bit old school but modernism sneaking in when you least expect it, a fantastic city, with great food, awesome beaches, super friendly people and amazing restaurants. Really felt at home there, maybe it was something to do with being on the Atlantic Coast, and was sad to leave. Fantastic memories. It has a wonderful history too with so many seafaring battles taking place just of its shores.
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