One of the things I’d miss the most if I ever went to live in the country (which, after a hard day in the city, is something I occasionally think about) would be having such a wide selection of good food to hand. In Sants, where I live at the … Continue reading
These days, it’s more common than ever to take your laptop to a café and plug into the WiFi to get some work done. Whether you’re a student, freelancer or just feel like looking at cat memes, nothing is more of an inspiration killer than the waiter pointedly looking over your … Continue reading
When you think of Mallorca, the first thing that comes to mind are probably the beaches that have earned the Balearic Isles title of “the Caribbean of Europe”. Did you know Mallorca is also famous for the traditional food and cooking it’s exported to the mainland? Sobressada (pork pâté) and ensaimadas … Continue reading
According to TripAdvisor, there are 260 Japanese restaurants in Barcelona, and I’m pretty sure you could find more. Japanese food is wildly popular here, but I were to say that the food sold in the vast majority of these is pretty different from what you’d find in Japan, I’m sure … 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
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
“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
When temperatures rise (and even when they’re falling), an outdoor terraza where you can enjoy a drink alone or with friends is one of Barcelona’s greatest pleasures. Most outside areas spill over into the street, but there’s a few that are hidden away out at the back or behind closed … 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