EAT: Dinner for two
On this traditional day of love and romance, Tara Stevens suggests places for dining à deux any time of the year
Feb 14, 2012 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (1 Comments)
EAT: Barcelona Restaurant Week
This week in Barcelona, more than 50 high-level restaurants are offering special deals to give everyone the chance to try out their dishes; Tara Stevens gives us her picks
Jan 26, 2012 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
© La Pepita
EAT: La Pepita
Tara Stevens gives thanks for hidden Barcelona gems such as this Gràcia eatery
Jan 24, 2012 in Food and drink blog
DRINK: '112 Wines for 2012'
Tara Stevens reviews a new wine guide by the former sommelier of El Bulli
Jan 17, 2012 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
Photo by Tara Stevens
EAT: Christmas Shopping Favourites
Tara Stevens has a few dining ideas for those of you braving the seasonal shopping crowds
Dec 14, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (4 Comments)
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DRINK: Valmiñor—a rosado from the Rias Baixas
A pink wine suggestion from our food and drink blogger hailing from a region more usually associated with whites
Oct 24, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
El Sortidor
EAT: El Sortidor
Tara Stevens reviews the historic El Sortidor restaurant in the increasingly popular Poble Sec area
Oct 21, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (1 Comments)
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COOK: Moroccan with me!
Our regular food blogger Tara Stevens is hosting a Moroccan cooking class at Deli Shop
Oct 20, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
TREAT: Chocaholics United
Tara Stevens reveals how Cacao Sampaka turned her from a chocolate nibbler into a full-on guzzler
Oct 7, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
REVIEW: Guia de Restaurant KM0 Slow Food Catalunya
Tara Stevens takes a look inside the pages of this new guide to restaurants serving up local organic food
Sep 27, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
DRINK: Casasola
A new artisan beer from the great wine region of Ribera del Duero
Sep 21, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
REVIEW: 'Rick Stein's Spain' (BBC Books)
If you want to get to grips with Spanish cooking in your own kitchen, Tara Stevens reckons that you can't really go wrong with this new book from the British chef
Sep 12, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (2 Comments)
EAT: Aponiente
With the closure of El Bulli earlier this year the question on everyone’s lips is: where to eat next?
Sep 5, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
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DRINK: Fastvínic
A laid-back bar for trying lots of Spanish wines by the glass
May 24, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
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EAT: Sardinas Espetos
A long weekend in Málaga reminds food blogger Tara Stevens of one of the great joys of the Costa del Sol
May 10, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
EAT: Mutis
As the trend for clandestine dining gathers speed, we sneak a peak at Barcelona’s premier private dinner club…
May 3, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
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EAT: Teresa Carles
A hip café in El Raval shows the ‘new vegetarian’ isn’t all sensible sandals, navel gazing and sprouts…
Apr 27, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (2 Comments)
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DRINK: Sexy wine
Our food blogger Tara Stevens gets all hot under the collar at a new wine shop specialising in wines of the future
Apr 18, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (4 Comments)
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Picnic
Tara is pleased with the look and variety of dishes served up at this Barcelona restaurant, but disappointed with the portion sizes
Apr 7, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (1 Comments)
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Kiosko Gourmet Burgers—We're Lovin' It
Tara tries a new contender for Barcelona's best burger
Mar 29, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog (4 Comments)
Photo by Per Anders Jorgensen
Literally the hottest ticket in town
Tara checks out the Adrià brothers - of El Bulli fame - much anticipated Tickets Bar on Paral.lel
Mar 23, 2011 by Tara Stevens in Food and drink blog
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La Botiga - Vilanova i la Geltrú
The glorious weather over the long weekend inspires a long walk in the fresh air and an excellent fish lunch…
Mar 8, 2011 in Food and drink blog
Death of a Spanish sensation
Catalonia’s first Michelin-starred chef, Santi Santamaria died yesterday of a heart attack while visiting his restaurant in Singapore
Feb 17, 2011 in Food and drink blog
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Down on Gin Corner
A failed detox attempt and a brief lesson in making the perfect G&T…
Jan 26, 2011 in Food and drink blog (1 Comments)
Food festivals for the weekend
A couple of last-minute ideas for getting out of town and into something delicious this weekend
Jan 21, 2011 in Food and drink blog
About this Blog
Keep up-to-date with the best restaurants, cheap eats and all the foodie news in Barcelona from our expert Tara Stevens. Features include Catalan and Spanish wines at under €10 a bottle, Barcelona restaurants where you can eat for no more than €25 and shops where you find all manner of gourmet delights.