70: Spain

In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Tatiana Gana of Gastro Tours tells us how to take a culinary vacation in Spain.  We discuss Spain's virgin food tourism scene, extended lunches, and how Italy is taking credit for all of the country's olive oil.

• Check out Tatiana's tours on the Gastro Tours website
• Try the specialty foods of Spain, like Iberica ham
• Newport Storm is a beer from Newport, Rhode Island
• Ribera del Duero is a large wine region in the middle of Spain
• When in Spain, eat the suckling lamb
• Traveling within Spain using public transit in the bigger cities and rental cars within more rural areas
• Lunch is the primary meal of the day

Food for Thought:

• Q: What two food products is Spain the biggest producer of in the world?
• A:  Olive oil and air-dried cured ham.

Out of the Frying Pan:

• Best Way to Find Great Restaurants: About.com or ask a taxi driver
• Remember to Pack: An extra t-shirt or two for layers.
• Favorite Hotel: The Urban Hotel in Madrid
• Favorite Spanish Wine:  Cune, a tempranillo from the Rioja region
• Restaurant with the Best View: Parador in Toledo
• Favorite Spanish Restaurant in New York City: Still looking...