The district of Gràcia is, without a doubt, one of the most popular leisure areas in Barcelona, and offers an infinity of registers for all palettes and pockets. From vermouth bars and traditional informal tapas at the bar, to cheap takeaway food stands, passing by world cuisine restaurants and more … Continue reading
Aside from gastronomy, cinema is another passion of mine. There’s nothing that makes me happier in this life than leaving the auditorium with the feeling that a film has awakened my curiosity or senses, especially when this is to the point that it even makes me forget the entry fee. … Continue reading
El Caliu de l’Eixample is a brasserie located in the centre of Barcelona (Valencia 329), which offers a classic formula which has been functioning perfectly for years, with meat as the star ingredient. Making your way through the rustic decoration, you’ll find yourself in a place which could be a … Continue reading
A visit to the restaurant Addis Abeba is one of the most authentic culinary experiences you can try in Barcelona. This Ethiopian restaurant is considered one of the best African restaurants in Barcelona (many people would argue the best, even). Addis Abeba is located in the heart of the district … Continue reading
Picnic is an ideal place for a weekend brunch in El Born. Underneath the large glass windows of this establishment, which let light in during the weekend, you’ll find a great stopping point for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious brunch in a centric location in the district of El … Continue reading
Pepa Tomate is a colourful modern restaurant in the centre of Gràcia, in a corner of the well-known Plaça de la Revolució. Before we get into the rest of the article, a curious note about its origin: the establishment owes its name to Pepa Farré, an old resident of Gràcia … Continue reading
Kibuka is a delicious Japanese restaurant in the Gràcia area, and actually one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been to in Barcelona. It’s not exactly what you’d call “local food”, but we wanted to include it here because it offers a very interesting cultural mix, with influences from Japan, … Continue reading
Avenue Bar (Torrent de l’Olla 159), recently featured on this blog as one of the best places to have brunch in Barcelona. Little brother to Timeline, also known for its excellent brunches, Avenue Bar is a small place, with lots of charm and a quirky sense of style. You’ll find … Continue reading
The Dutch have always felt very much at home in Barcelona. Football’s a good demonstration of this. FC Barcelona has featured players of the standard of Johann Cruyff, Johann Neeskens, Ronald Koeman, Phillip Cocu and Patrick Kluivert, to name a few. Now, Holland has a new link to the Condal … Continue reading
La Cholita (Felip II, 244), one of the best places we’ve been to eat tapas in Barcelona, was a very pleasant surprise. A hidden jewel in the Nou Barris area, the quality of the food and the friendliness of the owners, Andrés and Oscar, have catapulted it rapidly into fame as … Continue reading