November 23, 2008, posted by Sairica | food and drinks
Locals swear by this cornerstone of Catalan charm, where a whole host of young and not-so.young go to gaggle, graze and gulp. Cava flows like water, at this unpretentious, rustic little Champagne bar in the heart of the Borne. Tucked away near the Picasso Museum, El Xampanyet is a collision of old world charm and new world flava.
November 23, 2008, posted by Sairica | food and drinks
Keeping Kosher while on holiday in Barcelona, is challenging, but not impossible. It’s true to say that Barcelona isn’t traditionally famed for its prolific Jewish population, but things are changing.
November 22, 2008, posted by Sairica | food and drinks
Tapas the internationally famed menagerie of more-ish morsels is named after the Castilian word for lid (Tapa), and originates from Andalusian tradition where a piece of bread was placed over a beer by inn-owners and laden with salty morsels to encourage further drinking. Nowadays tapas range from basic to ultra-gourmet and typically fill the early evening break between hearty lunches and late suppers.
June 4, 2008, posted by Miklós | food and drinks
Tagged as an Asian snack bar this place will sure make an impression on the culinary scene in Barcelona. Just opened on May 1, 2008 it is located next to the Camper hotel in Raval. Apart from the fact that the entire staff wears camper shoes, there is no direct connection between the 2 says Albert Rauric (former head chef at El Bulli).
