Basque Restaurants-Harvest Vine & Txori: A new phase

Oct 28, 2009 by

Central to all that is Basque are our culinary traditions.  It is difficult if not impossible to conjour up a Basque memory without recalling the food that accompanied it. Wherever we have landed our recipes have come with us.

Since 1998 Seattlites have been able to experience this culinary tradition at local Basque restaurant Harvest Vine and later at  Bar Txori,  run by husband and wife team Chef Joseba Jimenez de Jimenez and Carolin Messier de Jimenez. ‘Txori,’ a Belltown bar, is named for the word for bird in Basque. Like its namesake the patrons of Txori have been chirping about the future of Txori and Harvest Vine in light of rumors of divorce between co-owners Joseba & Carolin.

A recent Seattle Times article spoke to both Carolin & Joseba to discuss the rumors and the future for both of these Basque Seattle establishments.

Although it is true that Joseba and Carolin are parting ways, SEE is happy to know that the tradition of their culinary delights will continue to be available to Seattle patrons. We wish Joseba and Carolin the best of luck in both their future personal and professional endeavors. Ondo segi eta besarkada bat.

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Fall 2009 NABO Meeting in Seattle a Success

Oct 15, 2009 by

Seattle Euskal Etxea successfully hosted its first ever NABO meeting this past weekend. In attendance were representatives from Basque clubs from throughout the US.

Early arrivals to the Seattle area were greeted at a reception held at the Belltown flat of local SEE members Ray & Edith Azpiri. Over full glasses of red wine a bountiful spread and beautiful view were enjoyed by all attendees. Following the reception many chose to make the short walk to the local Basque pub, Txori. There delegates continued to reconnect and relax before Saturdays meeting.

Saturdays meeting begun with a light breakfast and coffee to fuel the days activities. The meeting was convened at 8am and broke for lunch around noon. Lunch included catered chicken and the culinary delights of SEE member Conchita Michelena. Following lunch the meeting resumed.
Although many topics were covered most notable were the agreement to the first ever increase in NABO membership dues from $0.50 a member to $1.00 and the external proposal to form a world federation of Basque clubs. NABO representatives were chosen to represent the organization in Argentina this Fall.

Following a few unscheduled hours for rest and relaxation an optional dinner was held at local restaurant Bilbao. Owner/operator Juan Hontanilla and his crew kept wine flowing and created the largest paella this writer has ever seen. Throughout the meal NABO members broke out in old Basque songs and enjoyed each others company. A great time was truly had by all. Some revelers continued the party by visiting post-dinner bars in Belltown.

SEE enjoyed hosting our brothers and sisters from around the US and look forward to seeing you all soon.

For NABOs recap of this event visit here

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