Quimet? What is it about a hole in the wall outlet in a nondescript El Poble Sec side street that brings celebrity chefs and foodies from all over the world? Why Conde Naste? Why Anthony Bourdain? Why would anyone bring attention to this tiny bottle shop that can’t fit more than 20 people at a time? Why let the secret out? Quimet y Quimet (pronounced Kimmet and...
Brunch and Cake Barcelona brings together brunch treats and delectable cakes and pastries. Brunch and Cake Barcelona: they had us from the moment we heard the name then we saw the place and we were smitten. Brunch is Jess’s favorite meal of the week. If she had a choice we’d be brunching every day. To her, it’s not about bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys. It’s about...
Rupit is Catalan for rock (from the Latin, rupes) and this historical treasure is carved from the stony hill it is perched upon. The town of Rupit is carved from Catalan stone, creating a dramatic, yet sleepy rural sight. Situated 98km from Barcelona, Rupit is the perfect distance for a day trip. We experienced it with two other Catalonian towns from between 1000 and...
An ancient bridge, a former abbey and a Jewish bath are just a few of the treasures waiting to be discovered in Besalu. Besalu is a sleepy town of 2,400, split between this cozy scene to the left and a slightly more recent addition beyond the other side of the new bridge. Since the 10th Century, it has been home to a thriving community of artisans and until the...
The world’s two richest teams, two of the greatest players of all time, a level of passion you won’t see anywhere else and over 98,000 rabid supporters – this El Clasico was always going to be one moment we’d never forget. The El Clasico Experience 2018 is FC Barcelona’s year. Having won finished the season as La Liga champions the previous weekend you can...
Bar Jai Ca Barcelona is hidden away, amidst the apartment blocks of Barceloneta, but it rewards those who seek its locals-only vibe. Bar Jai Ca is a breath of fresh air Step away from Barri Gotic and La Rambla, stroll in the direction of the water and the demographics change. Backpacker hostels, weed shops, and souvenir vendors are quickly replaced by supermercats...
Famed for its tapas, cocktails, and oh-so-perfect setting, Ocana Barcelona is the perfect initiation into casual Spanish dining. The late afternoon sun is beating down on us as we make our way through narrow canyon like alleyway of the passage de la Paz. Above, ornate arches and mosaic bridges join neighboring buildings. Stone meets stucco and cobble meets concrete...
Mercat de la Boqueria Barcelona, reputedly one of the world’s great markets, offers divine fresh food, new tastes and ridiculously large amounts of people. Like a giant vacuum, Mercat de la Boqueria Barcelona and its one-hundred-plus-year-old pavilions suck crowds of people off the seething, sweat of Las Ramblas and into its covered, wrought iron darkness. The...
