About me
My name is Tamar Marino, I’m a native of New Jersey (USA) and now live in Donostia-San Sebastián. Since graduating from college two years ago, I have spent my time living and working in Europe, predominantly in Spain. Whenever in a new place, the foremost thought on my mind is the food. What is local? And where can I find the very best of it? Discovering and trying new dishes is what I consider a hobby – I do it as much as I can in my free time. Then again, there are always those standbys, the food you can’t live without, and mine consist of a good Spanish cheese (always curado), fresh chorizo (always picante), any stew that contains lots of meat or fish paired with a hearty baguette, and of course, dessert. The opportunity to live in País Vasco is a blessing – it is a country that seemingly caters to my every gastronomic desire.
I have many passions – food takes the cake, followed by my interest in history and the environment. Basque Fed is my attempt to bring these three things together to offer a comprehensive understanding of Basque food – one that connects its cuisine to the people, history, and environment that have shaped it. A blog that also focuses on raw ingredients and how they become meals, Basque Fed will follow local products from the farm, where they are raised or grown, finally, to the table or restaurant where we’re fed in the Basque way. It will cover everything in between as well, from the markets where these products are exhibited, to the festivals where they’re celebrated.
Thank you for checking out my blog. I hope you enjoy what’s to come!
Hey!! You are heading to bilboa?
I have super great suggestions that I found whilst there.
Head to the tapas bar that surround and amke azurmendi
and… go to Azurmendi… i know the chef – will be happy to help if you need! really talented! but there is a cheaper option in the other restaurant – enjoy!
Hi, great website Tamar!
Any suggestions similar to Michelle’s ? I am going to Bilbao and SS in November
Thnx
Vanee
HI Tamar!
I really hope you get this.
Am heading to basque region – driving from madrid to france region of basque but mainly excited about bilboa and also SAN SEBASTian!
I REALLY REALLY REALLY am desperate for food that is not michelin or expensive, but local, good food!
can you please help me???
THANKS – hope you can email me… michelle xxxx
impressive
There is a critical stohrage of informative articles like this.
Kaixo Tamar, my name’s Mark and I also live in Donosti. I’m currently writing a gastronomical guide of the Basque Country and I’d love to talk to you more about what’s written in your blog. If you’re still around these parts don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Hi Ricardo,
Thanks for checking out my blog. I have to admit that I don’t know much about the restaurants in Bilbao, though I can recommend an excellent tapas/pintxos bar in the center. It’s called La Viña del Ensanche (www.lavinadelensanche.com/index.html). The tapas are excellent and range from simple items to more complicated fare that is served hot. In my opinion, it’s the perfect place to have a glass of wine and pintxo before dinner.
Hey Tamar, nice piece about meals from the heart. Can you recommend me a restaurant in Bilbao? Will visit it in may for a conference. Bye, Ricardo
After many enjoyable months of “partaking” of what this blog has “served up,” I must say that Ms. Marino continues to live up to her promise in what the blog is supposedly intended to do. Please keep it coming!
Hi, you don’t seem to have an email contact so I am writing to you here! I live in SS too and work in food and wine tourism here…How about a coffee sometime?
Vaya killa! Te ha’ hecho una profesional, vamo’! K orgullasa estoy de mi nena!
Hiya Tamar!! Congrats on your blog and many more posts!!
I can’t wait to read more!!!!
To think all these years eating plain old rice and beans
may you basque in the glory of Euskal Herria food and character
A beautiful place. I wish i could be there. I’m jealous