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It can all be a little overwhelming, the city may not be huge but the culture, activities, events, eateries etc. is vast. So we have taken it upon ourselves to amalgamate our local 12 years experience in the city via our blog. Whether you are planning on coming over for the festivals, want to find out vegan eats or general insider information, we will keep you in the loop.

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07/06/2013

Rangoli – Taste of India in Barcelona

It might not be the first thing that you think of when it comes to Barcelona, but having not had an Indian dish pass my lips in several months it was time. Now, positive things have been said about Bembí (run by the same owner), so when a friend mentioned that she was craving a good Indian we decided to give Rangoli, it’s sister company, a whirl.

27/05/2013

Cute coffee spot – Molika Cafe

If you like good coffee teamed with rustic Nordic interiors and charm, you will love the cute coffee spot Molika cafe. Situated on Carrer de Casp, it is neatly tucked away from the elegant Passeig de Gracia boulevard. Lets face it, coffee is that little cup of something special that you look forward to in the morning, so that said it is nice to relax in a cosy environment.

05/05/2013

Eyescream and Friends Barcelona

We recently visited Eyescream and Friends in Barceloneta, an ice cream parlor dedicated to a a different style of ice cream - Taiwanese shaved ice made with Italian gelato. Joad López and Federico Mendoza are the founders of this little find, which was designed by Barcelona-based Estudio M. With it’s cute brand identity, here you can buy an assortment of ice-cream, otherwise known as sweet monsters that are adorned with candied eyes. It is easy to see why children get excited about this sweet stuff.
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21/03/2013

Sweet sensations in Barcelona this Easter

If you are a lover of chocolate and the thing you look forward to the most is a Lindt or gourmet easter egg, this post is for you. When I first moved to Barcelona I remember going to supermarkets on the hunt for some chocolate Easter treats and coming back home rather disappointed. The selection was beyond boring, but I soon realised that this was because locals buy their treats from a pastisseria. Leading up to Semana Santa, you will find people walking around with a monstrosity that is almost the size of an infant child but is in fact a huge Easter egg, normally gift-wrapped to perfection.
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04/03/2013

Argentinian amor at restaurant Morelia

Nestled in the street of Pl Comercial is a low lit restaurant that is hard to miss, Morelia. This Argentinian joint not only oozes sophistication but has impeccable customer service and a lively and fun atmosphere. Set in the Born district, it makes a great hub for those wanting to hang out afterwards with a plethora of bars surrounding the restaurant. The menu, although simple, has a variety of dishes that are delicious and well presented.
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13/02/2013

Eat delicious calçots this spring

A calçot is a large green vegetable that belongs to the onion family, it looks somewhat like a leek and is not to be messed with during the Spring season here in Catalunya. Typically eaten with a romesco sauce (olive oil, hazel nuts, pine nuts, nora peppers, roasted garlic and roasted tomatoes), they are simply delicious – if you love your veg of course.

01/02/2013

We Pop – Barcelona’s new pop up restaurant

It seems that all we do these days at DestinationBCN is talk about food, if it isn’t churros, culinary initiatives like EatWith then it’s cool new restaurants like Llamber Taberna. We can’t help it, food is very much on the forefront of things here, there just seems to be more and more ventures, bars, restaurants and cafes opening in this mecca of a city. Our latest discovery is We Pop, the first pop up restaurant in Barcelona, which will open on March 1st offering delicious BBQ flavored dishes.

24/01/2013

Culinary concept EatWith in Barcelona

Fancy yourself as a good cook? Would love to entertain and get paid? Or perhaps you just love to eat out and meet different people. If so, we think you will be impressed with culinary concept EatWith, a dining experience that allows people to connect with the locals. So how does it work? Well it is all rather simple, you can either sign up to be a host and entertain your guests with your cooking skills or simply register as a guest, where you can select whose place you would like to eat in. Full information such as, menu, languages spoken and price are included so that you select which profiles suit your preferred taste.

16/01/2013

Lowdown on the churro

Churros are those crunchy simple sweet treats made from flour, water and salt that simply taste delicious. Now, much has been said about the churro when you look at it’s origin. Mexicans, will refer to it as their donut, whilst other countries claim it as their own. Regardless of what country it comes from, it is a naughty and tasty treat that shouldn’t be passed up whilst in Barcelona.

20/12/2012

Llamber Taberna Gastronómica – a culinary delight

Upon entering Llamber Taberna Gastronómica, a new restaurant on Carrer Fusin, you know that you are somewhere special. The break out area with tables and stools, ideal for a quick bite or just for drinks, is adjacent to the window that looks out on to the soon to be finished market. The space is much larger in reality, with it’s high ceilings, exposed brick walls. It was in fact a former fruit and vegetables warehouse and some of the original features have been preserved in the interior design. This includes the old doors that would’ve led to the large fridges and then there are shutters just above where the open plan kitchen takes center stage in the restaurant.

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