Manolete, tapeo relajao
It was about time to visit this trendy tapas bar with a nice terrace under the arches of Passeig Isabel II. Well decorated, tasty tapas, and a very attentive staff.…
Cuines Santa Catarina
Quick stop into this restaurant located at Mercat de Santa Catarina in El Born. The market was nicely redone in the 2000s after having to stop every other day because…
De tapes a Sant Antoni: Bar Ramon
I had heard of Bar Ramon from various people but never had the chance to eat there until now. No excuse given that it's five minutes from my flat, but…
El Quim de la Boqueria – happy tummies since 1987
El Quim, headed by its namesake, a local Catalan chef, is something of an institution in Barcelona. I never went there because the mere thought of wading through hordes of…
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…
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…
Tast a La Rambla 2014, June 12th-15th
When: June 12th-15th, 2014 What: This is the 1st Edition of Tast a La Rambla. There will be more than 40 prestigious restaurants in town offering great deals to taste…
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…
Ramen, the super comfort noodle soup
So, before trying one of the trendiest Japanese places in town, I changed my mind and decided to try this place in the hood instead. Ramen Can opened in November…
Bodega La Riera, vermouth and gigs
This bodega on the way down from our touristy Parc Güell has been a truly gem. First of all, ironically, there are no tourists (unless they’re lost). La Riera is…
