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crab cake. There are many versions
of this local favorite, but Rekondo’s
was spot on.
Another standout was the elegant
Russian salad. Throughout Spain this
creamy favorite is a fixture on
menus. It's named after its creator,
Lucien Olivier, a Belgian-born chef
who worked in Moscow in the 1860s.
The Spanish version is like potato
salad with tuna. At Rekondo, lobster
is the seafood of choice. Comfort
food made extraordinary.
We finished the meal with a sam-
pling of Rekondo’s classic desserts.
But there was one more surprise to
come, that made this dining experi-
ence unforgettable. Chef Arrieta
stopped by the table and invited us
to tour the wine cellar.

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