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If we are being honest, food is probably one of the reasons you came to Barcelona in the first place. It is a true food lover’s city, with no shortage of great restaurants, markets, and places to discover. The lists out there can feel endless, and everyone seems to have their personal favorites. Over the years, I have found mine too.
For me, it is not just about the fanciest tasting menus or the trendiest spots. I love places where the food is excellent, yes, but also where the vibe feels right. A relaxed place, and welcoming, somewhere you want to return to again and again. Sometimes it is a perfect little neighborhood tapas bar, other times it is a splurge-worthy dinner with friends.
This is where I share the places we go back to, the restaurants that always deliver, the hidden gems, and the new favorites that are worth seeking out.
Went to see a lady about a Babka! If you’re meeting a friend you haven’t seen in a while, Lady Babka is the perfect spot. It’s that kind of place where meeting a friend feels more like an occasion. Obviously, I’m here for the babka — the original,...
When I first moved to Barcelona, I never really got into the whole vermut thing. I tried it, of course, but I didn’t really get it. To me, it was just another drink. It wasn’t until the last couple of years that I started to understand what it really means — and now I...
Mixed Variety Mushroom Paella with Truffle Picada (vegetarian/vegan) The name paella comes from the pan itself in which is cooked. The typical Spanish flat pan with handles is the main center point on a weekend in Spain, when families gather around the fire and cook a...
Far from a mid-life crisis, Flash Flash, the icon of tortillas and modernity, is still a bright spot on Barcelona’s dining scene. Barcelona in 1970 was a vastly different place. The city was nearing the end of what was known as the años grises (grey years)....
Since the first sip. Wine and I are in a long term relationship. I have always appreciated wine, but I feel a little guilty for not taking the time to understand the complexity of it. In all honesty, it overwhelms me and I find it a bit intimidating. I know what types...
Live from El Born: Online Cooking Class Kneading dough, it turns out, is the best way to escape the online COVID-19 insanity. It’s near impossible (unless you really don’t care about your cellphone or laptop) to text, scroll, and comment once your hands are covered in...
The availability, variety, and relatively cheap cost of Spanish wines made it one of my favorite reasons for moving to lovely Barcelona. Leisurely lunches that come with a copa of tinto or blanco. Walls of wine options starting at 2 euros at practically every store in...
The 2019 winner of the best panettone in Spain went to Barcelona’s Cloudstreet Bakery, and with good reason. They have mastered the art of making this Italian holiday favorite. Getting through the small door into the bakery itself to get a bite of the best turns...
In my quest to live more like a local, I decided to bring some Catalan holiday traditions to my family’s Christmas table. The traditional Catalan holiday dishes, admittedly, seemed so different from the dishes I typically prepare, with ingredients not entirely to my...
Barcelona is not short on bakeries. On every street corner, you can find a bakery and coffee shop, each with its own style and special offerings. While it’s hard to go wrong with choosing one, we wanted to share a few specialty bakeries in Barcelona that offer...
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