January 4, 2009, posted by DestinationBCN | events
February welcomes the 4th edition of The GSMA Mobile World Congress (formerly 3GSM World Congress), which is basically the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry. This stimulating and insightful congress brings together prominent leaders and personalities from mobile operators and equipment vendors, as well as Internet and entertainment professionals
January 2, 2009, posted by Sairica | events
Europe‘s most impressive important urban fashion tradeshow for selected brands is back in town. Bread and Butter situates itself at the junction of Fashion, Music, Art and Design. The July 2008 edition of the how saw 90,000 visitors from more than 100 countries roll in to see 900 exhibiting brands.
January 1, 2009, posted by Miklós | food and drinks
For lunch we try to go at least once a week to La Palmera. Mind you this is not easy since the place is an insiders favorite and therefor impossible to get in after 2 (so be early). No write ups in the tourist guides but truly a great find.
January 1, 2009, posted by Sairica | events
The fourth edition of this thumping, stomping, clapping, clacking festival will see 17 days of spectacular flamenco shows to warm your cockles this winter.
Featured events include La Fiesta de PRK Cajón! is a flamenco contest hosted by Rubem Dantas and Lucky Losada.
December 23, 2008, posted by Sairica | nightlife
The ritual of ambience, preparation and presentation of a cocktail is arguably as important as its content. At Dry Martini, you can expect a generous serving of each of these elements.
December 23, 2008, posted by Sairica | food and drinks
At the foothills of Montjuic, tucked away in a little-known corner of Poble-Sec you’ll find this stunning gourmet restaurant. With a total staff of 4 (two in the partially visible kitchen and two on the floor), this top-quality yet intimate jewel is the brainchild of a young professional couple with a penchant for organic cuisine with conscience.
December 19, 2008, posted by Sairica | food and drinks
If you love wine, Monvinic will be your Eden. This macro-universe dedicated to the fruit of the vine opened in July 2008, following 5 years in the making and is in the words of its founders “…an international benchmark as a centre for the dissemination of wine.”
December 6, 2008, posted by Miklós | food and drinks
On a regular basis we visit TapaC24. A great place for breakfast and lunch. We love the ‘Ous estrellats al gust’ with ‘bull negre’, the baby squid sandwich, the ‘Mojama’ with almonds and the always-fresh ‘Boquerones al limón’ accompanied by very good ´pa amb tomaquet’.
December 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).
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.
