In the Basque region, the tapas are called pintxos. We tried them at Irrintzi, located at Santa Maria 8 in the Old Town (Casco Viejo) of Bilbao.
Ask for a plate, a glass of txakoli (white wine poured from high to aerate it and give it sparkle) and pick out the pintxos you'd like to try. Serve yourself.
Dulce de Tomate, Pera & Foie--Tomatoes, Pear and Foie Gras. Interesting and tasty combination.
Carpaccio de Puerro con Pulpo & Jamon--Leek with Octopus and Ham.
Croquetas de Cabrales--Croquette with Roquefort-type Cheese. Very good if you like Roquefort but don't call it Blue Cheese.
Roast Beef con Mousse de Espinacas & Mahonesa de Batata--Roast Beef with Spinach Mousse and Sweet Potato Mayonnaise. This was not a good combination.
Croquetas de Txipis en su Tinta--Croquette of Squid in its Ink. I thought there would be little pieces of squid but it was just squid flavoring in a potato base with squid ink.
Bacalao Ahumado con Naranja--Smoked Cod with Oranges. I liked this one.
Setas Rellenas de Foie--Mushrooms Stuffed with Foie Gras. Couldn't really taste the foie gras.
Mozzarella con Tartar de Tomate & Antxoas--Mozzarella with Tomatoes & Anchovies.
Tortilla de Espinacas con Salmon--Spinach Omelette with Salmon
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