On my first move-in day in New York City, my mother and I went to Despaña for two reasons: 1) it’s literally right next to my building and 2) it’s authentic Spanish food, a nod to our heritage. When we first walked in, we immediately felt at home and became giddy when we saw the 1880 products. 1880 is literally the most incredible purveyor of Spanish treats, from polvorones to turrón; my Spanish teacher at Georgetown brought them to class […]

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