Spanish cuisine changes by valley, coast and capital. San Sebastián Old Town is one node, not the whole map.
The meters treat heat, ferment, street density and sharing as the axes that actually organise meals.
Systems
Valencia / east
Rice pans and orchard produce.
Andalusia
Fry, gazpacho, sherry.
Basque
Grill, sauce, pintxos, fine dining.
Galicia / Atlantic
Octopus, shellfish, empanada.
Interior
Legumes, roast suckling, wine.
Madrid bar belt
The national tapas blender.
Relative meters
Hotspots
San Sebastián Old Town
Pintxos density.
Valencia albufera
Paella country.
Seville bars
Tapas clock.
La Boqueria, Barcelona
Market theatre.
Jerez
Sherry as food system.
Materials
Olive oil
The default fat.
Pimentón
Colour and smoke.
Rice / bread
East vs everywhere.
Cured pork
The umami wall.
Regional pride in this cuisine is argued through Paella and Tortilla española more than through a single official recipe.
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