Find here all our blog posts about food and wine in Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain. Our posts about restaurants will help you selecting the best places to eat depending on the specialties you want to try, or the features you want (such as city views, or a garden…), and of course by their location. Our blog posts about food will teach you about the traditional local cooking, initiate you in the world of tapas, take you on a virtual wine tasting… We also have posts on the best local food markets and gourmet stores, and of course… some easy recipes so you can try making your own Spanish and Catalan food at home!
WHERE TO FIND HALAL FOOD IN BARCELONA Eating halal in Barcelona is easier than you’d think. What’s difficult is to find Spanish (or even European) restaurants serving halal food, as most halal restaurants in Barcelona are Middle-Eastern, Pakistani, Turkish, Libanese or even Indian. If you are not interested in local cuisine, it won’t be hard to …
OUR FOODIE LIST OF MUSHROOMS IN SPAIN Mushrooms are huge in Barcelona and Catalonia and other humid areas from the North of Spain, while drier areas such as Castile almost despise them and limit their consumption one of the most popular Spanish mushroom tapas: “champinones al ajillo” (sauteed mushrooms with garlic and parsley). SEE MUSHROOMS DURING OUR …
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SPANISH RICE DISHES We love rice! It can be cooked in a thousand different ways and it goes well with nearly every type of food. Lots of cultures have used rice as a basic ingredient and have their own unique way of cooking it. In Catalonia we have grown …
A TRADITIONAL GAZPACHO RECIPE Gazpacho andaluz is the most popular cold tomato soup in Spain in the Summer. It’s really popular because it’s very easy to make, it’s very refreshing, and it’s not just vegetarian friendly, but also vegan and raw food eaters and do it. It can even be made gluten-free by adjusting the recipe …
A FOODIE-APPROVED BARCELONA HORCHATERIAS LIST My baby is almost 21 months old and she already loves horchata de chufa (or orxata de xufa in Catalan), a Summer drink favorite in Spain, specially in Valencia, where the drink is original from, and along the Mediterranean coast. White like milk, but not a dairy product, this refreshing beverage …
A SELECTION OF AUTHENTIC RESTAURANTS IN SARRIA (BARCELONA) Sarrià is an off-the-beaten path district in the uptown Barcelona (not to be confused with Sarria, Galicia). It still keeps a relaxed atmosphere that reminds you of the times when it was an independent village before being eaten by the big city. Its classy shops in a …
RESTAURANTS IN BARCELONETA BEACH THAT AREN’T A RIP OFF You’ve planned a day in the Barceloneta beach and hope to play by ear and eat lunch there. After all, the area is packed with restaurants and it won’t be difficult to find a place to eat. Isn’t it? WRONG! So many of the restaurants in the …
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WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE BEST BURGERS IN BARCELONA? Yes, we know it: when we travel we are supposed to try the local food. But what if your trip is several days long? You’ll end up sick of so many tapas, paella and fried stuff! You need some variety, something fun that is also familiar to …
MOST DELICIOUS FISH DISHES FROM SPAIN FOR YOU Fish in Spain is as important as pork when it comes to cooking. It couldn’t be otherwise when the country is surrounded by water pretty much everywhere expect for the border with Portugal and the Pyrenees bordering with France. The Atlantic ocean provides amazing seafood to the Northern …
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TRADITIONAL FOOD AND TAPAS IN POBLE SEC Poblesec is the neighborhood located at the foot of the Montjuic Hill, between the port and Plaça Espanya. While for many years no one will find anything exciting to do there, now it has become a pole attracting food lovers of all budgets: from people looking for inexpensive tapas, …
Poble Sec Restaurants That You Need To Know About Read More »
DELICIOUS CAKES AND PASTRIES FROM SPAIN Spanish people love pastries. We eat them for breakfast, with our midday coffee and even during the merienda (mid-afternoon snack, kind of like the British tea time, but without the tea). That explains why there is a bakery pretty much in every street in Barcelona! We couldn’t leave without our freshly baked …
WHERE LOCALS EAT: POBLENOU BEST RESTAURANTS This neighborhood popularity has grown over the time, adapting to the new trends and becoming one of the most creative and genuine areas of Barcelona. What makes it so special is the contrast between the new and the old, a result of its industrial past and its working-class origin …
OUR FAVORITE SPANISH STYLE EGGS We love eggs, in Spain! And, no they aren’t considered breakfast food: they have a place with some of the favorite tapas and main courses here. We cook them often, and everyone enjoys them. And no, egg benedict aren’t popular: they are seen as that fancy type of egg you get …
OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS WITH MENU OF THE DAY IN BARCELONA In Spain, there is an interesting tradition in restaurants during weekdays: every restaurant offers a “menú del día” (a “menu of the day”): a set menu consisting of a variety of starters, main dishes and deserts to choose from for a set price. Some restaurants also …
EVER TRIED A SPANISH SOUP? When you visit Spain, don’t stick only to tapas: get your spoon ready to try some authentic Spanish soup recipes. When someone thinks about Spanish food, tapas and paella seem to be like the only thing that’s worth trying. However, if anything characterizes the Spanish gastronomy in the cold months are …
LAS RAMBLAS RESTAURANTS THAT WON’T FAIL YOU Enjoy Las Ramblas with all your senses – including taste, finally! Las Ramblas are one of the main arteries of Barcelona and a well-known place that you shouldn’t miss. This 1.3km long street connects Plaça Catalunya with the old port and it’s always crowded: people walking, artists, music and …
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A SELECTION OF THE BEST TURRON SHOPS IN BARCELONA Turrons are the most appreciated candy in Christmas time, they are the dessert in any Christmas table: without them Christmas in Spain wouldn’t be the same! Spanish turron is said to be an evolution of an Arabic candy that reached our lands in the Middle Ages, and it …
WHERE TO PLAN YOUR CHRISTMAS DINNER IN BARCELONA Are you spending Christmas day in Barcelona? Then, you have to celebrate it as it deserves. But same as you wouldn’t play by ear and improvise your Christmas menu at home, you can’t leave your Christmas restaurant reservations for the last minute either. Not even when you are …
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OLIVES OF SPAIN: GREEN, BLACK, BROWN AND MORE In Spain olives are huge. Not just for their oil, but they are a staple in anyone’s house: to be served as appetizer, as well as in salads and some local recipes. The Romans already grew them to make oil, and it was also very important in …
Types Of Spanish Olives You Need To Try In Your Next Trip Read More »
ORGANIZE YOUR BARCELONA LIVE MUSIC DINNER In Barcelona restaurants with live music are rare. Most locals eat first, then head to a concert hall or jazz club for the music. However, there are some places in town where you can enjoy a great dinner and some live jazz, or a piano player or even a whole …
