Category Archives: Food

Wallet Rules: How Do You Tip In Spain?

The Scoop Experts say, "Tip." And, you tip differently in Spain. We hope that servers in...
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By admin | Published: May 14, 2013
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Yum! Autumn Street Food – Food Culture In Spain

Walking down the street in Barcelona, a smoky, sweet scent draws me to the street vendors, the casteneros. In many cities including Granada...
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By admin | Published: November 18, 2012
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Tapa Time: San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja Pintxo Scene

San Sebastian is known, above all, for its beauty—and for its Michelin-starred cuisine.
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By admin | Published: October 28, 2012
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Wine Country Calls, We Answer: A Day in Laguardia

A day in Laguardia, a historic hilltop village in Spanish wine country...
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By admin | Published: September 17, 2012
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11 Restaurants Rules You Need To Know-Customs In Spain

For restaurants, customs in Spain are different. Here are eleven restaurant rules to make travel easier...
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By admin | Published: September 12, 2012
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Liz’s 5 Best Bilbao Tips

Yes, there is there life beyond eating pinxos in Bilbao, but barely. Liz Pitt, our guest writer and inside expert gives...
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By admin | Published: April 9, 2012
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Liz’s Five Favorite Pintxos

Liz Carlson, our guest writer and expert in Northern Spain, is also an expert on tapas as she has eaten hundreds. Maybe thousands...
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By admin | Published: March 18, 2012
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Daily Bread – Food Traditions

The Spanish love their food traditions. Dinner starts at ten p.m. Check out the Scoop for the ebb and flow of meals.
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By admin | Published: November 7, 2011
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Photo Scoop (no. 2): Autumn’s Traditional Food In Spain

We Scoopettes love the markets for traditional food in Spain. In Autumn, they are bursting with bright colors and...
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By admin | Published: November 5, 2011
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