Can Dendê (Ciutat de Granada 44) is not only the best brunch in Poblenou. It’s a breath of fresh sea air in the current culinary selection of a growing district. Not sure what an area mostly populated by offices and old factories has to offer you? This bar/restaurant/café will give … Continue reading
A recurring nightmare of mine when going out in the central El Born district is ending up in a tourist trap, with terrible service and mediocre food at ridiculous prices. Along with the pickpockets, this is perhaps one of the greatest petty crimes to take place in the centre of … Continue reading
Mil Miralls is a bar/restaurant in Gràcia, located close to the beautiful Plaça de la Virreina (Carrer de la Perla, 37), and is one of the most versatile options for going out in Gràcia. I’ve had the opportunity to drop by on various occasions: in order to enjoy some tapas … 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
“Maybe we just come into this world to cover vacancies, and everyone has to resign themselves to whatever they get.” – Pere Calders Sometimes you can just tell when a place has a bit of a buzz to it. Bar Calders is one of those places: despite obviously having become … 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
Ever since brunch came into fashion in Barcelona, reams have been written on the subject. In a city where people are used to eating their desayuno mid-morning in the office with their colleagues, and where lunch is a drawn-out affair that takes place relatively late in the day compared to … Continue reading
This tapas bar manages to be placed right in the middle of one of the most touristy spots in Barcelona – the Barceloneta, but is not in any way touristy. Sure, the odd tourist might stray in from time to time, and the menus are translated into English, but this slightly … Continue reading
El Bandarra (Torrijos, 53) is a modern tapas bar situated in the centre of the Gràcia neighbourhood, right next to the Plaça de la Virreina. It’s a fantastic place to go for tapas in the Gràcia area, although you’ll find a fair few punters who’ve just come here for a … Continue reading
Whether it’s to your taste or not, one thing’s for certain: El Nacional is like no other venue you’ll find in Barcelona. This giant food hall, located in the middle of the city, is located in what used to be an old garage but has been completely made over in … Continue reading