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to a perfect crisp white from Rioja. Little creating new wine blends. Despite her
did we know at the time that we were se- growing responsibilities, her bond with her
lecting from one of the finest and oldest father remains strong. They love spending
private collections of wine in the world. time together, talking about food and wine.
Lourdes, the daughter of the founder, Rekondo, under their leadership, has be-
shared stories about her father, once come a place of both tradition and innova-
Rekondo’s head chef. She grew up in his tion.
kitchen, learning the traditions of Basque The combination of her modern per-
cuisine he cherished. After college, she spective and her father's classic approach
joined him and quickly became a skilled forged a collaboration that blended old
restaurateur. and new. Lourdes suggested introducing a
As time went on, she took on more tasting menu that would showcase the
roles, like managing the restaurant and restaurant's evolution and showcase con-
temporary twists to classic dishes.
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