Imagine a cozy room filled with the delightful sizzle of steaks on hot plates,

the sound like tiny fireworks. 

As one bottle of wine empties, another freshly opened one appears.

 

This scene describes a "Txoko", which literally means ‘cosy corner’.

These are private gastronomic societies unique to northern Spain,

where members gather regularly to enjoy the simple pleasures of

cooking, eating, and drinking together.

 

These societies exist purely for the enjoyment of their members,

which truly captures the essence of what cooking, eating, and drinking should be.