Basque and beyond: Juan Mari Arzak on Spanish cuisine

The revered chef picks his favourite areas across Spain and the names to look out for in food from the next generation of his home region

We are very lucky in Spain because every region has a strong personality, often due to the influence of other nations. For example, Galicia borders Portugal and Andalucia has the influence of North Africa. But in the Basque region, there is some mystery about where the cuisine comes from. Our history has been passed down orally from generation to generation. Here, more than anywhere else, perhaps, cooking is something that's passed down by mothers in the kitchen at home.

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