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In Basque Country, these small plates aren’t ‘tapas.’ They’re pinxtos

In Basque Country, these small plates aren’t ‘tapas.’ They’re pinxtos

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The Basque people, among the oldest cultures in not just Spain but all of Europe, have their own way of doing things.

Take the Basque Country tradition of pinxtos.

A pinxto (meaning “spike” in the Basque language) is a small snack, often served on a toothpick. It’s meant to be eaten in a bite or two, standing up at a bar, before moving onto the next destination.

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