Where to eat in San Sebastian, by Elena Arzak

He directs the kitchen of the restaurant that his father Juan Mari Arzak, one of the creators of the movement of the new Basque cuisine, raised to the altars of gastronomy. Elena Arzak (San Sebastián, 53 years old) has taken the reins and the legacy of the 80-year-old father, who continues to go every day to Alto de Miracruz to see what is cooked in the family food house with three Michelin stars and as many Repsol suns.

Where to have breakfast

1. La Madame has a very complete and rich brunch. The kitchen is directed by the New York chef Kevin Patricio, who proposes on weekends, and for 28 euros, a repertoire of dishes, from eggs benedict or rancheros, to the croque madame sandwich, La Gilda burger, pancakes, churros or fruits. Address: San Bartolomé 35, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 444 269.

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A place to have an aperitif

2. The appetizer must be taken at the Ganbara, where everything is very good and they are quick to serve. I like the quality of their cuisine and the speed. It is a reference in the old part of San Sebastian, and you can eat from all kinds of pinchos, from gildas, salad, tarts ... It's always a success. Address: de San Jerónimo, 21, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 422 575.

Where to eat

3. A classic that does not disappoint is Rekondo, where you have to pay attention to the seasonal starters – pochas with veal snouts in its sauce, or grilled asparagus, Norway lobster tail and its consommé – prepared by Iñaki Arrieta, and its impressive chop. For dessert, the white chocolate millefeuille, orange coulis and passion fruit sorbet are mandatory. I like to celebrate things in this house. In addition, the winery is unique, one of the best there is. Address: Igeldo Pasealekua, 57, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 212 907.

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A coffee or sweet in the afternoon

4. An idyllic place, overlooking the bay, is the Café de la Concha, where you can drink both salty and sweet. And the views are wonderful, there is no other place like it. Address: Paseo de la Concha s/n, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 473 600.

Where to have a drink

5.The Whisky Museum is a classic of the city and one of the most special places to have a drink. It has thousands of different bottles of whiskey. Address: Alameda del Blvd., 5, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 426 478.

6. I also like La Gintonería, in the neighborhood of Gros, where every time I go I order something different, from a gin and tonic to a cocktail. Address: Zabaleta, 6, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 271 912.

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Where to dine

7. At Casa Urola. Everything that is eaten there has a lot of identity, it is made with precision, and both Pablo Loureiro and Begoña Arenas are great hosts. On the menu there is always seasonal product – such as the spring stew (pea, beans, asparagus, xixas and new potato) with flakes of Iberian ham and egg yolk, the scrambled spring xixa (perretxikos) made at low temperature, or the grilled teardrop pea with egg yolk, ham broth and chive toffee. fish, meat and seafood. Address: Fermín Calbetón, San Sebastián. Tel. 943 4 41 371.

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A product to buy in the market

8. My great hobby is visiting the markets, both La Bretxa (Boulevard Zumardia, 3) and San Martín (Urbieta, 9), where there are always fresh products from the farmhouses. And I like to look a lot at the fish that are in season, which is what I buy the most. I am in love with fish.

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A gastronomic 'souvenir'

9. A canned bonito, Serrats are very good, which are made in Bermeo, or the chillies of Ibarra, a txakolí or an Idiazabal cheese. They are a success.