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
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
L’Antic Bocoi (Baixada de Viladecols, 3) is located in the centre of Barcelona’s Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter). This is either an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on how you look at it: it’s certainly convenient, making it a great (and perhaps necessary) option if you’re meeting up with friends from … 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
With the advent of internationally renowned chefs and restaurants such as Ferran Adrià and El Celler de Can Roca, Spanish food has evolved almost beyond recognition in the last 5-10 years. While we’d be the first to praise the culinary revolution that’s come about as a result of this, there’s … 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
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
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