Idoia Durante -

But she is not just a pastry chef. She is an alchemist. Durante’s path to stardom is unconventional. Before she was piping ganache or tempering chocolate, she was studying law. For years, she balanced the scales of justice by day and baked by night. Eventually, the flour won.

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

Go early (around 10:30 AM) or mid-afternoon (4:00 PM). The locals clear out the display cases by 1:00 PM. But she is not just a pastry chef

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! Before she was piping ganache or tempering chocolate,