In the tradition of the important gastronomic culture of the Basque Country, the VIII Pinchos and Cocktail Championship of Gipuzkoa will take place April 23rd and 24th in the Hotel Costa Vasca in San Sebastian.

This unique competition highlights the importance of both food and drink in the local culture often times converting cuisine into art which is the case with the typical Basque dish known as pinchos.

Pinchos can be found in almost any bar in the Basque Country and are northern Spain’s answer to the tapas of the south. While tapas usually consist of simple dishes such as a plate of olives or nuts, pinchos can be elaborate creations that will satisfy even the most sophisticated restaurateur.

This event unites the best chefs and bartenders of the Basque province of Gipuzkoa allowing them to see how their original creations measure up against the steep competition. San Sebastian is a fitting site for the event as it is considered to be the centre of the pincho culture.

For information on the best pincho bars in San Sebastian visit: www.todopintxos.com