Quique Dacosta and Eneko Atxa inflating egg, Azurmendi, Vizcaya

#AtxaDacosta at Azurmendi, Larrabetzu, dinner

Menu from a four hands dinner at the three Michelin-starred Azurmendi in Larrabetzu where Eneko Atxa cooked with Quique Dacosta of the three Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta in Dénia:

A WALK THROUGH THE STARS

(Q) Rose

(Q) Tomatoes in vinegar

(Q) Stevia leaves and pepperworth

(E) Hibiscus cold infusion

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PICNIC

(E) Anchovy seasoned at home with vine shoot and rosemary

(Q) Stones of Parmesan cheese

(E) Peanut

(Q) Oak crusts and infusion

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MENU

(Q) Roots and dry leaves

(E) Egg from our hens, cooked inside out and truffled

(Q) Pesto

(E) Oyster, mayonnaise and natural aroma from the sea

(Q) Kefir

(E) Lobster, sea urchin and artichokes

(Q) Ceviche of sea urchin

(Q) Almond and strawberries

(Q) Salted stew: vegetables, anchovies and iberics with “Idiazabal” cream cheese balls

(Q) Apple tart

(E) Squid, black croquette and crispy onion

(Q) Gamba: boiled

(E) Pigeon, hazelnuts, duxelles…

(Q) Rice “Senia” ashes

(E) Foie gras ashes

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(E) Rose

(E) Grilled tatin

(Q) Prunes and cinnamon branch

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(E) Caramel and passion

(E) Marshmallow

(E) Macaroon, ganache and raspberry

(E) Chocolate and mint

(E) Aerated brownie

Qin Xie

Qin Xie is a London based food, wine and travel journalist and trained chef.

When not infiltrating Michelin restaurants as a kitchen tourist, she writes about food, drink and travel. Her work has appeared on Yahoo, FT, The Times and CNN.

Her first cookbook, co-authored with YS Peng at Hunan Restaurant, is out March 2014.

According to friends, her watch is always set to UTC -- ready for the next big adventure. In reality, she is happiest at the dinner table or by the sea.

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  1. […] Menu from a four hands dinner at the three Michelin-starred Azurmendi in Larrabetzu where Eneko Atxa cooked with Quique Dacosta of the three Michelin-starred Quique Dacosta in Dénia: A WALK THROUGH…  […]

  2. […] San Sebastian Gastronomika a while ago, but never made it to his restaurant on that trip (I went to Azurmendi, Mugaritz and Arzak), so was curious to see a version of his offering. Housed in the old Pathé […]

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