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When you think of San Sebastián (Donostia), your mind probably goes straight to pintxos . You picture glistening anchovies on crusty bread, sizzling txuleton steak, or delicate spider crab tartlets.

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood—away from the tourist crowds of the Old Town—Idoia Durante has built a cathedral to cocoa and butter. Her shop, Moulin Chocolat , is consistently cited by locals (and The World’s 50 Best critics) as the single best pastry shop in the city. idoia durante

But if you skip dessert in this Basque culinary capital, you are missing the best course of all. When you think of San Sebastián (Donostia), your

She reminds us that a great meal doesn't end with the main course. It ends with a moment of sweet, buttery, chocolatey bliss. Don't leave San Sebastián without finding her. Have you been to Moulin Chocolat? Or do you have a favorite pastry chef in Europe? Let me know in the comments below! Her shop, Moulin Chocolat , is consistently cited

Go early (around 10:30 AM) or mid-afternoon (4:00 PM). The locals clear out the display cases by 1:00 PM.

And if you are looking for the queen of that final course, her name is .