Join us for an engaging conversation with Chef Keith Kuhn, owner and executive chef of Valeria Restaurant in Boerne, Texas. Discover his passion for European fine dining, exclusive wine selections, and his incredible guided food tours to Spain and Italy. Learn about the unique culinary experiences he offers both locally and abroad, from his famous Gougères cheese appetizers to intimate tours of Madrid and San Sebastian's finest Michelin-star restaurants and wineries.

Key Highlights:

Behind-the-scenes look at Valeria's signature dishes

Exclusive European wine selection curated from personal vineyard visits

Intimate guided tours to Spain (April 8-16 & April 16-24)

Luxury travel experiences with 4-8 guests maximum

Michelin-star dining, winery visits, and local market tours

VIP treatment at Spain's finest restaurants

Contact Information:

Restaurant: ValeriaRestaurant.com

Tour Inquiries: (830) 428-6815

Location: South side of Main Street, behind PNC Bank, Boerne, TX

Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction to Valeria Restaurant and Chef Keith Kuhn

0:32 - The Famous Gougères (Gruyère Cheese Puffs Recipe)

Traditional French choux pastry technique

Perfect pairing with cocktails and champagne

1:59 - Valeria's Location & European Fine Dining Experience

Behind PNC Bank on Main Street, Boerne

2:15 - Exclusive Wine Selection

Chef's background with Serendipity Wines (founded 2002)

Unique selections from Spain, Italy, and France

2:47 - Introduction to European Food Tours

Started 4 years ago, 4-5 tours per year

Madrid home purchased in 2022

3:06 - Chef's Spanish Connection

Inspired by Hemingway since the 1980s

Deep relationships with wineries and restaurants

3:43 - Tour Experience Details

Luxury Mercedes van transportation

Bespoke experiences for guests 50+

No luggage hassles

4:33 - April 8-16 Spain Tour Itinerary

Madrid and San Sebastian

Daily winery visits

Michelin-star restaurants

4:51 - Elcano Restaurant in Getaria

One Michelin star

Traditional Spanish seafood

Fresh local turbot

5:36 - World-Class Seafood

Galicia region specialties

Seafood exported to Japan

5:52 - First-Class Travel Experience

Mercedes van pickup from airport

Everything handled for guests

6:12 - Local Guide Partnership

Personal guide for Royal Palace and Prado tours

6:30 - Tour Expertise

9th and 10th tours of Spain

VIP treatment at restaurants

Extra wines and special treats

6:58 - Intimate Group Size

Maximum 8 people, average 4-6

Personal, intimate experience

7:32 - Quality Over Quantity

Comparison to 80-person bus tours

Premium dining experiences

8:07 - Second Tour: April 16-24

Same experience, different dates

Repeat customers from Italy tour

8:27 - Spain vs Italy Tours

3:1 ratio (Spain to Italy)

8:45 - Cultural Preparation for Spain

Different dining hours

Restaurants open 8-8:30 PM

Lunch starts at 1 PM

9:35 - Market Tours

Local vendor relationships

Special tastings arranged

Charcuterie and cheese selections

10:30 - Spring Weather in Madrid

Perfect April temperatures

Low 50s at night, 70s during day

11:03 - San Sebastian Beach Experience

La Concha Bay

Sand art on the beach

Beautiful promenade walks

11:41 - San Sebastian Aquarium

One of Europe's finest

Uses local filtered seawater

12:18 - Relaxed, Luxury Pace

No rigid schedules

Travel like friends, not tourists

Flexible timing

13:09 - Daily Schedule

Morning activities 10-11 AM

Lunch 1:30-2:30 PM

Relaxation time

Dinner in the evening

13:44 - Gastronomy-Focused Tour

Wineries and food primary focus

Museums and cultural sites as complements

14:28 - Chef's Role on Tours

Enjoys the experience (not cooking)

Work trips that are also fun

14:48 - Valeria Restaurant History

In Boerne since 2013

Restaurant opened 2015

11 years of success

15:11 - Local Clientele

50% regular customers

Guests with 10-40+ visits

15:31 - Personal Touch

Chef visits tables

Approachable dining experience

15:52 - Contact & Booking Information

Website: ValeriaRestaurant.com

Tour phone: (830) 428-6815

Restaurant: (830) 331-1393

16:06 - Closing & Final Invitation