As we drove up to Mugaritz, the first thing we saw was the view of the Restaurant's gardens. Our anticipations were heightened as we saw the many fresh ingredients that the Chef has right outside the front door.

San Sebastian -- Mugaritz Restaurant

After we were shown our table, we were immediately invited to the Mugaritz kitchen. This was a first for the Keeper Team as kitchen tours are more commonly offered after the meal. We thought this was a genius idea as they shared the kitchen/Chef's philosophy so that we could have this perspective as we had our dinner. Our first tasty bite was given right there in the kitchen! This was just the beginning of a memorable dining experience.

We loved these Edilble Stones (Potatoes)

Smoked Toast, 100% Lobster

Small Crustaceans in a Pocket

Pottery as Artwork on the Tables- This piece reminded us of our Keeper Friend/Artisan, Keith Kreeger, whose designs we love.

Carrots & their Smeared Flowers from the Restaurant Garden

Grilled Toast of Bone Marrow w/ Herbs & Radish Ash

#6 of 21 called "Tendon" derives from the Latin word tender, which means "to stretch." Honey, Mead, Yolks & Dipping ash

Bereche Extra Brut Reserve Champagne paired beautifully w/ the Chef's creations

Mugaritz offers hot hand towels between the 1st 6 dishes & the 2nd 6 dishes. We thought it was a nice touch.

Cold Peach & Razor Clams

Tanned Lobster Flesh w/ Fermented Rice

They also offer fun & games -- the first person at the table has a chance to win a food surprise!

The game prize was this delicious caviar with flan.

Threads of Crab w/ Vegetable Mucilage, Macadamias, & Pink Peppercorns

Loin of Hake, Tiger Nut Sauce, & Concentrated Clam Juice

Sweetbread of Suckling Lamb w/ Mushrooms

Grilled Entrecula, Grilled Steak Emulsion, & Salt Crystals

Dessert called "Glass: Sugar and Cocoa as a Cookie"

Dessert: Mocha in its Lightest Version--Amazing!

Dessert: Edible Paper of Leaves & Flowers
Mugaritz made the dining experience both delicious and whimsical. The ingredients from the gardens were seen throughout the meal and certainly enhanced this Keeper Life Tasting.