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,...
Eixample
Forget brunch – in Barcelona, Sundays are for Vermut
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...
Barcelona Neighborhoods: Eixample
Gràcia, Gotico, and El Born may receive all of the attention, but Barcelona has a wealth of other neighborhoods just as distinct as the touristy favorites. Time Out magazine recently declared the Esquerra de l’Eixample (Eixample left) as the 2020 coolest...
The Next Chapter: The Dazzling NEW Llibreria Ona
Llibreria Ona This gorgeous new Barcelona bookstore may change your mind yet about tackling Catalan literature. A trip to Ona Llibres can be a spiritual experience for those who love to read, even if the books are not in their native language. With stunning artwork, a...
Leather Queen: Maria Fontanellas’ New Atelier
In Poblenou, Espai Mietis is the exquisite new showroom for a fresh, young, Catalan bag maker. Unless you are one of the countless people who swear they would never live anywhere else, taking an occasional stroll through Poblenou is full of surprises. A new vegan...
ICON: Casa Sayrach
The Catalan modernisme style Casa Sayrach occupies the entire corner of Avinguda Diagonal and Carrer Enric Granados. Completed in 1918, Casa Sayrach is the last Barcelona house built in the modernisme architectural tradition. It also happens to be a testament to its...
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