Bilbao, Michelin three star Azurmendi Jatetxea

🌟 A 3-Hour Michelin Star Feast in Bilbao (Booked 6 Weeks In Advance!) We’d had this reservation locked in for a month and a half—and it was worth every second of waiting. From start to finish, the experience stretched over three glorious hours, taking us on a culinary journey that’s hard to put into words. Let’s just say: You have to taste it to believe it. 🍷 First Act: Picnic-Themed Starters (Pure Delight) We were greeted with a crisp Basque white wine—local, refreshing, the perfect opener. Then came the first course: picnic-inspired starters, each more 惊艳 (stunning) than the last. Think creative, bite-sized flavors that felt playful but sophisticated. By the end, we were already hooked. 🧺 👩🍳 Second Act: Ocean Vibes in the Open Kitchen After the picnic, we followed the chef into the open kitchen—such a cool touch! Here, the theme shifted to the sea: dishes that celebrated fresh seafood, each designed to wake up our taste buds. It was interactive, fun, and made the meal feel personal. 🌊 🌸 Third Act: Garden-Inspired Surprises Next, the chef led us to a garden-themed section, where we tasted dishes literally made with flowers. Some weren’t mind-blowingly delicious, but they were so novel—petals, herbs, and blooms woven into every bite. It felt like eating art. 🌼 🍽️ Main Event: 12 Courses (With a Few Curveballs) By the time we settled into the main dining room, we were already full—but the 12-course feast was just beginning. Most dishes? Incredible. Bold flavors, perfect execution, each one a highlight. But a few head-scratchers: Steamed buns dipped in olive oil? Confusing, and not great. 🥖 One dish left me uneasy… turns out it was “pig egg” (yep, you read that right). Not my cup of tea. 🐷 Dessert was fine, but didn’t wow like the previous day’s sweets. 🍰 🧀 The Cheese Cart: Hard Pass Finally, out came the cheese cart—and I noped out. Blue cheese, in particular, smelled like feet. No thank you. 🚫 🌟 Final Thought This meal was a wild, wonderful ride—weird, wonderful, and totally unique. Some hits, some misses, but that’s the point of a tasting menu, right? You just have to experience it to understand. #BilbaoEats #Michelin3Star #FineDining #CulinaryAdventure