Winter… A time for hot chocolate and churros, soul-warming soups and stews, full-bodied Spanish reds, and…onions? Yep! You heard right… Winter is here and it’s the perfect time to experience an authentic Catalan calçotada! What is a calçotada? You might be asking yourself…what in the world is a calçotada? The word comes from calçot, which is […]
Author: Renée Christensen
Barcelona at Sunset: Tapas & Wine Tour
If you’re looking to step into the unique world of Catalan wines – and try ones you’d never find on your own – join us on the Barcelona at Sunset: Tapas & Wine Tour! We’re thrilled to introduce our guests to the best of Barcelona’s exciting wine scene. Why take a wine tour in Barcelona? […]
My Barcelona: Silvia Garí
There’s no better way to get to know a city than through the eyes of a local. That’s why we started our series, My Barcelona, to take a glimpse into a local’s impression of this city, and all their secrets and recommendations that come along with it! This month we talk with Silvia, who works […]
My Barcelona: Rob Dobson
Rob Dobson, hailing from the UK, has been back and forth between Barcelona and London since 2010. See why he considers Barcelona “his kind of city”. When we were launching our first ever Gracia Neighborhood Food Tour, we reached out to many locals in hopes that they might help us with some constructive criticism, as […]
My Barcelona: David Sarrau Sanchez
There’s nothing like seeing a place through a local’s eyes, and that’s why we’ve started a new series, My Barcelona, where residents of the Catalan capital share their favorite foods, places and secrets– read on! We decided to get things started in the most authentic way possible, with a local barman who was born and raised […]
Exotic Eats in Barcelona
Dim sum, mezze, nikkei; These are just some of the words heard on Barcelona’s foodie scene, which is brimming with diversity more than ever these days. Sure, you can’t go wrong with your go-to tapas bar, but just because you feel passionate about patatas bravas doesn’t mean you need to eat them at every meal. Thanks to the […]
Where to Eat Breakfast in Barcelona
Breakfast in Barcelona is a beautiful thing. From the perfect savory toast drizzled with olive oil to the rich hot chocolate and churros, use our guide on where to eat breakfast in Barcelona for your most important meal of the day. Breakfast in Barcelona, like in many parts of Spain, has its own unique characteristics […]