Barcelona City Guide
A little poem for my beloved city:
Ah, Barcelona, a city so vibrant and alive,
Where food is a passion, and it's delicious to survive.
With markets like San Antoni and La Boqueria,
You'll find fresh produce and seafood, it’s practically santeria.
And tapas, oh tapas, the heart of Spanish cuisine,
At El Nacional or El Xampanyet, it's a gastronomical dream.
But don't forget the paella, with saffron and love,
At Pez Vela or 7 Portes, it's complexity you'll never solve.
And to wash it down, there's vermouth or a local wine,
At Bodega 1900 or La Vinya del Senyor, it's sure to be divine.
But it's not just the food, Barcelona's a cultural hub,
From Gaudi's architecture to the Gothic Quarter, it's all love.
And let's not forget the churros, with thick chocolate for dipping,
At Xurreria Manuel San Román, it's an indulgence not worth skipping.
So come to Barcelona, where food and culture unite,
And experience the magic that ignites our appetite.
THE SHORT LIST
FAVORITE BITES IN BARCELONA
Fismuler - ex Il Buli chefs - Razor Clams! The Cheesecake has won awards, planning to try the milanesa next time
Mediamanga - get the steak tartare and the navajas (razor clams)
OTHER BITES:
El Nacional (beautiful space for charcuterie/tapas)
La Alcoba Azul (Barrio Gothic)
Quimet & Quimet for tradicional Spanish tapas but all of Calle Blai in Poble Sec is a fun place for tapas-hopping
Mercat de la Boqueria (Famous Market off of Las Ramblas) - eat at Pinoxtos or El Quim for lunch
La Flauta- great tapas and delicious (cheap) lunch menu of the day (first plate, second, dessert and drink for like $15) on weekdays
Besta- Escalabada de tomate y gambas rojas
Cremat Lounge (Live music on Friday nights) - pop/gay but excellent food
COCKTAILS
Dr. Stravisky - Fancy cocktail bar - top 50 - Gregal is my favorite!
Paradiso in Borne - “Speakeasy” in a Pastrami shop - crazy on weekends -winner of top bar in the world
Two schmucks - Top 50 world - Only for dolphins is 🤤
Monk - paradiso’s new Spot in Born hidden in a Super24hr
SIPS-top 50 bar in the world
SITES:
Magic Fountain (Wed- Sun at 9:30)
Sagrada Familia -
Casa Batllo (Gaudí- go for a”—Magical Nights” concert on the rooftop which includes a tour)
Beach! Rent bikes (you can download an app like Donkey Republic) and cruise the beach from Barceloneta down to Mar Bella)
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