EATING AND DRINKING
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Photo courtesy of D9 Bar.
D9 Bar’s 5th Anniversary
D9 celebrated its 5th anniversary on December 5—five years of parties, fun and, most of all, hard work. Here’s the story of how one of Poblenou’s best bars began. Read more
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Rooq founders Korie Amberger and Matthieu Soupre.
Barcelona Fried Chicken: How Rooq Was Born
Rooq is now the place in Barcelona to eat fried chicken, but how did two expat guys with doctorates in economics end up setting it up? With enthusiasm, risk and a whole lots of experimentation, that’s how. Here’s their story. Read more
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Photo courtesy of GO Beach Club.
Exclusivity and Good Food? There Is Such a Place
Word travels fast in Barcelona, so the award winning GO Restaurant at GO Beach Club won’t be a secret for long. Read on to whet your appetite... Read more
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Sublime Spuds: Perfect Patates Braves in Poblenou
Deceptively simple and oh-so-good, many an evening has been strained over where to find the best "patates braves" in town. While the answer may be elusive, depending on your tastes, we agree that to seek the answer is a worthy cause! Read more
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The carefully tended grapes that go into Corpinnat are all organically grown and hand harvested.
Corpinnat: Setting a New Standard for Sparkling Wine
Corpinnat is a new name among high-quality, sparkling Spanish wines. But these winemakers have gone above and beyond to ensure its success. We visited four wineries in the Penedès region to see what all the fuss about this new rival to cava is about. Read more
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A Brief History of Breakfast
Did you know Thomas Aquinas deemed eating breakfast was a sin? Then In 1662 the Catholic Church revised its position. Why? Chocolate! Read more
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Photo courtesy of Horchata de Chufa de Valencia (Facbeook).
Summer Drinks
When it really gets hot in Barcelona, many reach for a glass of "orxata" or "granissat" Read more
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Gavà's Asparagus: Tradition and Taste
This April sees the return of the annual Fira d’Espàrrecs Gavà, a celebration of traditional farming and a humble vegetable with a unique taste. Read more
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Easter Eats
Catalans have long celebrated Easter with the giving of "mones," although their form has metamorphosed over the centuries. Read more
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Father's Day
Father's Day is just around the corner and It's time you give Dad something that he really likes... Read more
