This Must Be The Place

Kevin Patricio is a seasoned chef and entrepreneur. His path in life has taken him through the hallways of Food and Wine magazine, through New York City kitchens, and to his own restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain. Now, as CEO of Basqueland Brewing Project, he is dedicated to brewing beer on par with the Basque culinary experience.

With courage and verve, Marti Buckley has lived in Donostia-San Sebastián for over seven years - forging a life well-lived along with her ten-year old daughter, Buckley. WIthout a doubt, she was part of the inspiration for our own move to Donostia.

Nos sentamos con Idoia y Susana Gómez, hermanas que se han dedicado a compartir la belleza, el estilo, la gastronomía y las esquinitas que no se notan en Donostia-San Sebastián - en el País Vasco de España.

Note: Translated version available at www.thismustbetheplace.io

A personal, idiosyncratic account of our first month living in San Sebastián-Donostia. A flow of consciousness capturing impressionistic details rather than any grander social and cultural observations.

A personal, idiosyncratic account of our first month living in San Sebastián-Donostia. A flow of consciousness capturing impressionistic details rather than any grander social and cultural observations.

A wine-fueled conversation with friends who committed to an expat life. Themes we discuss include the pleasures of living within different cultures, the difficult moments, planning for long term travel, and some philosophical musings on why we have all chosen to interrupt a typical life.

A conversation with Peter Miller - proprietor of the eponymous Seattle shop offering design, architecture, and art books along with a bevy of related supplies. He gives us a personal account of how the shop came to be along with an exploration of the value of serendipity, daydreaming, and oral history.

A discussion of our impending move to San Sebastián - Donostia in the Spanish Basque Country. I share some of the motivations, thoughts, and emotions behind the decision to pull up the roots and become an expat.

The past, present, and future of Seattle's International District with Ron Chew - a lifelong Seattle resident with a long history of socially conscious journalism along with involvement in several labor and social justice organizations.

A conversation about architecture, transportation design, and Seattle's growth with Christine Scharrer - an architect with 22 years experience designing and managing significant projects impacting the urban landscape.