Streetlife: Calvet
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Carlitos
Family is at the heart of this quirky tapas bar, run by brothers Javi and Carlos Triviño, who reveal that their “happiest childhood memories were enjoying rich food and long tabletop chats with loved ones”. Their passion for gastronomy and good company is evident in the menu and ambience. Carlitos serves a classic selection of dishes that are perfect for sharing, such as their version of patatas bravas, jamón ibérico, huevos estrellados and grilled vegetables with romesco sauce. With cushioned seats, round tables and warm lighting, they have created a cosy atmosphere for enjoying traditional tapas made with a good dose of love.
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Bea Bea
With previous experience in the textile industry, Carmen Ricoma created her own label in 1992. Now, with the help of her children, Pablo and Bea, she has opened three stores across town, each with smart, sophisticated decor. Catering to women of all ages, Bea Bea offers high quality products, from jumpers, dresses and outdoor coats to bags, shoes and handkerchiefs.
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The Eyelash Atelier
The eyes are the windows to the soul, and this place knows how to take care of them. The Eyelash Atelier is best known for its eyelash extensions, which come in various lengths and colours (don’t miss the glitter extensions), but they also have a range of other beauty treatments, including eyebrow shaping, microblading, facials and makeovers. Hollywood mirrors hang from the walls in this ultra stylish space, where guests sink into black leather armchairs and let the staff work their magic.
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La Fermata
Fermata means ‘stop’ in Italian, and owner Rafael Soldevila wants to create lots of ‘stops’ around the city where customers can take-away or sit down with a freshly made pizza. With exposed brick walls and hanging filament light bulbs, inspiration lies firmly with the classic New York pizza joint. La Fermata offers more than 15 classic pizza toppings, while the dough is made with organic flour and fermented for 48 hours, resulting in a light crunchy base and fluffy centre. For something a bit different, try the speciality nutella pizza, typically ordered for an on-the-go breakfast or sweet treat after work.