P i n t x o B a r C o n t e s t

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CONTESTIN BILBAO & BIZKAIA

PINTXO

BAR

The Bilbao-Bizkaia Txapelketa Pintxo Bar Contest has beenheld since 1997 as part of an initiative to promote bar tophospitality, turning into a fun food activity for all, to sample,savour and be seduced by.

Having become a mark of quality over the years, the distinctivecompetition sign is displayed in the best pintxo venues in Bilbao,and number of choice venues throughout the province of Bizkaia.The sign announces this annual event held during the monthsof May and June where there is a select offering of speciallyprepared finger food cuisine for the event. Marked with atoothpick sized flag, the pintxos are both enjoyed by the publicand judged by a panel of gourmets.

PINTXO:

Idiazabal soup with eggs, cheeseand wild mushrooms.

Txapela de Oro(Gold Beret)

GURE TOKI:Plaza Nueva, 12 BILBAO

Tel: 944 158 037

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Txapela de Plata(Silver Beret)Accesit 1

CRUZ BLANCADireccion: Alda Urquijo, 80 BILBAO

Tel: 944 273 794

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PINTXO:

Oxtail in almonds with homemadedumplings.

Txapela de Plata(Silver Beret)Accesit 2

ORBANEJAAvda. Agirre Lehendakaria, 2. Basauri

Tel: 944 496 932

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PINTXO:

Surprise baskets flavoured with txakoli.

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Best bar

TXIMINTXE

Basauri, 10. (San Miguel)

Tel: 944 402 553

PINTXO:Grilled octopus with ham cheeks andparmentier.

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Best product

THOMAS TAVERNPlaza Solaberria, 1. Basauri

Teléfono: 944 020 842

PINTXO:Infusio

Best Classic BarCAFÉ BILBAOPlaza Nueva, 6. (Casco Viejo)Tel: 944 151 671

PINTXO:Garlic and squid croquettes with crabsauce

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Best SpanishOmeletteCAFETERÍA DEL ENSANCHEHenao, 12, BilbaoTel: 944 244 075

PINTXO:Spanish Omelette

PREMIO BERLYS

Best pintxo with breadRESTAURANTE VÍCTORPlaza Nueva, 2. (Casco Viejo)Tel: 944 151 678

PINTXO:Fresh sautéed vegetables oven cookedwith tenderloin tuna fish and doublecantabrian anchovies.

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