Streetlife: Passatge de Marimon
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Céleri
Situated beneath one of Tribu Woki’s organic markets, Céleri brings a different concept to the street. Its menu revolves around eight seasonal and locally-sourced vegetables at a time, each presented in three dishes: one vegan, one vegetarian and one with animal protein. The result is beetroot gazpacho, cauliflower puree with a 62° egg and smoked oil, eggplant confit with white Catalan sausage and more. Chef Xavier Pellicer’s ability to elevate the humble vegetable to pride of place on the plate earned the restaurant its first Michelin star earlier this year.
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Alfons & Damián
This multi-concept space opened its doors in September 2015, after interior designers Alfons Tost and Damián Sanchez joined forces to spruce up Barcelona’s design scene. The meticulously planned space combines a store, gallery and interior design studio to make homestyling a singular experience. Here you’ll find pieces handcrafted by small manufacturers, from limited edition china to plush throws and quirky side tables, to provide all the creative inspiration you need.
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Hisop
Receiving a Michelin star in 2010, Hisop is notorious for its unusual menu of contemporary Catalan cuisine and remarkable flavour fusions. The restaurant’s central philosophy keeps in tune with the seasons—there are four menus a year, with weekly alterations. Its minimalist interior allows you to savour your meal without distraction.
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Restaurant Coure
Perhaps because they missed out on a Michelin star in 2008, Coure is described by local food enthusiasts as one of Barcelona’s best kept fine dining secrets. Chef Albert Ventura’s creative Catalan cooking and engaging manner, along with the restaurant’s reasonable prices, have customers coming back time and time again. “I always bring my foodie friends here!” said Sarrià local Paula. “The different tastes and textures leave me speechless every time.” Whether you enjoy tapas at the sleek copper bar or indulge in the seasonal tasting menu in the intimate dining room downstairs, you’re sure to go home happy.
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Casa Jordi
With a reputation dating back to 1968, this modest restaurant honours the traditional cuisine of the region. Casa Jordi’s chefs can sometimes be found searching for fresh produce at La Boqueria to put together their creative set menus, and what they can’t find there, they get from local farmers. Ignacio, 42, from Barcelona, described the place as “Barcelona’s hidden gem” and made sure to point out that it has over 40 different types of gin to sip on throughout your meal.