Sevilla, in many ways, is the most emblematic of the rich tapestry featuring a diverse cast of characters that is Spain’s history. From the Phoenicians and Romans, who both settled in the area we now know as Sevilla, to the Muslim kingdoms that had a foothold in southern Spain for hundreds of years, to the…
We like Sevilla, and think that it’s probably the most emblematic of the reasons we love Spain. Namely its complex history, and how that history has influenced the tastes and traditions of modern-day Spain. Nearly everything we can think of that is stereotypically “Spanish” – Flamenco, paella, the language – has been shaped by the…
We really liked Bilbao as a city, and it has one of the most interesting riches to rags to riches story of any city in Spain that really captivated us during our time exploring the city. Back in the day, Bilbao was an industrial powerhouse (THE industrial powerhouse in Spain), complete with multiple steel factories…
On our first visit to Sevilla nearly five years ago (at the time of writing), there were only a couple of gluten free options in the city, as things had slowed down significantly in 2020 and 2021, and it was a tough time to be a gluten free restaurant in a city with a lot…
To us, two Portland residents, Vancouver B.C. feels like a home away from home. It’s a city with amazing green spaces, access to both the mountains and the sea within a short drive, and a good food and drink scene buoyed by the access to amazing bounty of products from the surrounding region. As you’ll…
We’re big fans of Hood River, and it’s a really unique place from a geographical standpoint. It sits right at the border between Oregon and Washington along the Columbia River, but it also sits on the cusp of Oregon’s transition from the green, wet climate on the western side of the Cascades and the dry,…