La Plata
Quick wander into La Plata in el Gòtic near Correus. Opened in 1945 and has remained constant while the neighbourhood around has changed in ways uncountable. It's a Barcelona institution…
Palo Cortao (formerly known as Cuarto y Mitad), a piece of Córdoba and Cádiz in Poble Sec
It was about time for a new restaurant in Poble Sec district. Escaping pinchos trap in Blai street, the upper part of Nou de la Rambla is the upcoming street…
The Tatami Room – Tokio a Poble Sec
Seems I alternate between Catalan and Japanese places no? I promise in the future to mix it up some more. This time we wandered over to Poble Sec. We went…
Can Kenji
I'll start my reviews for the Barcelona Gastronomic Society with quick post about a fine dinner at Can Kenji, an izakaya (居酒屋), or Japanese tavern, found in a rather…
Koku Kitchen, a new born ramen restaurant in Gòtic
How's she cuttin'? That is the first thing that came to my mind when I realized that two Irish lads and a Swiss opened Koku Kitchen a few weeks ago.…
Arume, the next trendiest place in town everyone will talk about
We came across this new place thanks to the Ruta de Tapes del Raval last Friday (click here to see the participating bars and restaurants). If you feel passion about…
Menú del Día, what local Barcelonians have for lunch… and where
Look for this Menú del Día sign outside the restaurant and you will end up where Barcelonians go to eat lunch (regional specialties). It is a lunch deal with good…
La Vermutería del Tano, where true graciencs have vermouth
This place in Gràcia is always packed, no matter what time it is, nor if you try to go earlier to get a place to sit. La Vermutería del Tano…
Bodega J. Cala, an oasis in the desert
This bodega among industrial units at the other side of Poble Nou is always packed at vermouth time. There are good friends meeting on Saturdays or Sundays having a drink…
Come in and enjoy a Timesburg moment
Timesburg is a two-floor place designed with recycled materials (scaffold planks, metal chairs and wooden tables) and has lots of natural light, which is always welcome in town. Their grilled…