Food

RSS

Features

WHOLE GRAINS

Lately grains have gotten a bit of a bad reputation. But it’s not the poor grain’s fault – it’s our fault.

May 15, 2012 in Wellness

EL CARRETÓ

El Carretó, meaning “the wheelbarrow,” is an agroecological co-operative that upholds responsible living and respect for the environment.

May 15, 2012 by in Food

Do you ever feel that the only thing that’s stopping you from eating healthily is a lack of knowledge? We often eat bad foods purely because we don’t know how to cook better ones (May 31, 7pm).

by

GRANJA ARMENGOL

The desire to buy regional produce can result in your wallet taking quite a hit.

May 5, 2012 in Food

The GastroPop project is aimed at revealing and bringing rural Catalan produce and artisanal production methods to the taste buds and tables of fume-choked Barcelona urbanites (April 28).

SWEET 180º

Sweet teeth never had it so good. The last few years have seen the rise of cupcakes to rock star status, with whoopee pies following close up the rear.

Apr 2, 2012 by in Food

TUTU’S

One of the more enjoyable experiences while traveling is stumbling upon that little gem of a restaurant tucked into a corner outside the touristy center.

Apr 2, 2012 by in Food

THE COOKERS

The Cookers are a crew who have read our taste buds’ moods. They are an events team who offer everything from cooking classes to wine-tasting evenings.

Mar 15, 2012 by in Food

KM 0

Founded by Carlo Petrini back in 1986, the international Slow Food movement upholds the use and consumption of good, clean and sustainable produce.

Mar 1, 2012 by in Food

Romero

I count myself lucky to have met Josete, proprietor of Romero, a boutique restaurant which opened last year offering up excellent, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine.

Mar 1, 2012 by in Food

Becky Lawton

Delicooks

Delicooks is, quite simply, a website born out of a love for good food.

Feb 15, 2012 by in Food

Francesc Guillamet

Ask most chefs and critics who they consider to be the world’s most influential chef and nine times out of ten they will cite Ferran. (Feb 2, 2012 – Feb 3, 2013)

by

La Mala Reputació

Over the past year our city has seen more than its fair share of diners and high-end fast food joints open their doors. Is there really space for another one?

Dec 1, 2011 by in Food

Sarova

Passion, simplicity and elegance: these are the qualities valued by Sarova, a young and ambitious team of professional caterers.

Dec 1, 2011 by in Food

Magnolia

Magnolia is the kind of restaurant you dream of stumbling across when you’ve decided on an impromptu dinner.

Dec 1, 2011 by in Food

Pizza Places

We all love patatas bravas. But there’s a limit, right? Thankfully, Barcelona is becoming increasingly good at offering international cuisine.

Nov 1, 2011 by in Food

Pla

Pla

Specializing in creative Mediterranean cuisine with international touches, Pla is one of Barcelona's best and best-loved restaurants.

Nov 1, 2011 by in Food

oh!BCN

“Trend forecasting,” once the territory of IT wizards and unseen fashion insiders has undoubtedly crept its way smack bang into the limelight.

Oct 31, 2011 by in Food

The Flavor Saver

Since his infancy, Antonio, founding member of The Butifarra Appreciation Society aka ButiClub, has adored the sensations conjured up by the traditional Catalan sausage.

Oct 6, 2011 by in Food

Picnic © Thanos Verveniotis

Brunch

Brunch is not a particularly Spanish pastime. That being said, Barcelona appears to be finding space for the breakfast/lunch hybrid.

Oct 6, 2011 by in Food (3 Comments)

Gourmet Sea Salt

If your idea of fancy stretched as far as Maldon Sea Salt, then welcome to the crystalline heights of finishing salt.

Oct 6, 2011 by in Food

Frozen Yogurt

Have you ever seen ice cream being made? If so, there’s a chance you considered never eating it again!

Sep 5, 2011 by in Food

L'Obrador del Molí

Throughout the city artisan bakeries are popping up, offering well-made freshly baked produce.

Jun 29, 2011 by in Food

Cavamar

This is one of those places that sums up why you ought to live in Barcelona.

Jun 29, 2011 by in Food

Daps

Many here have tried and failed to create a successful “after work” concept.

Jun 29, 2011 by in Food

Cup & Cake (Enric Granados)

A cupcake craze may have swept Barcelona last year but there is nothing faddish about Cup&Cake, who arguably produce the city’s best miniature cakes.

Jun 1, 2011 by in Food

Cheesecake 4 the Soul

If your knowledge of cheesecake stretches about as far as "baked or refrigerated?" Angelica Tcherassi is here to enlighten you.

May 31, 2011 by in Food (3 Comments)

Moonraker Morsels

Brits move to Barcelona for all manner of reasons. For Claire Gledhill, first and foremost, it was the food.

May 3, 2011 by in Food

Oriol Miralles

In Barcelona, a spring without calçots is like Christmas without caga tiós. (Every Thursday in April)

by

Picnic

On a rare occasion a place seems to come out of nowhere to capture the imagination of the city.

Apr 3, 2011 by in Food

Barcelona’s foodies can finally die happy. This March a festival devoted entirely to two of life’s greatest pleasures premieres in Barcelona. (Mar 10–13)

by

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

The Japanese version of a tortilla, pizza or a pancake/crepe.

Mar 1, 2011 by in Food

Follow Us Facebook logo Twitter logo Google logo Myspace logo

Food Sponsored Reviews

  • Bar del Pla

    Bar del Pla

    A foodie's fortune, with authentic Catalan tapas, dishes, wines and beer to enjoy after visiting the Picasso museum.

  • Barraval

    Barraval

    A perfect ten for eating, drinking and general merriment, Barraval has got something for everyone.

  • BLounge

    Sleek, colorful lounge & restaurant in the Barceló Raval hotel, with electronic DJ sessions Thu-Fri.

  • Bun Bo Viêtnam

    Bun Bo

    A Vietnamese restaurant offering fresh, exotic food in a authentic atmosphere.

  • Cavamar

    This is one of those places that sums up why you ought to live in Barcelona.

  • Fahrenheit

    This fashionable restaurant & lounge club fuses creative tapas and Mediter­ranean cuisine with dishes from around the world.

  • Fratelli la Bufala (Pau Claris)

    Fratelli la bufala 34

    Who doesn’t love a vibrant Italian place with no pretentions except serving up great authentic fare?

  • Govinda

    Govinda

    Indian and non-Indian vegetarian dishes with some inexpensive fixed-price menu options.

  • Guru

    Guru

    Bar/restaurant with Asian accents that serves smooth cocktails and creative tapas.

  • Hello Sushi

    Hello Sushi

    Stylish, low-key Japanese restaurant good for dinner with friends or a date.

  • La Botiga (Gandesa)

    In rustic surroundings that harken back to the traditional tapas bar, these locales offer tasty, homestyle Spanish dishes that bring out the ingredients’ true flavors.

  • La Botiga (Josep Tarradelles)

    In rustic surroundings that harken back to the traditional tapas bar, these locales offer tasty, homestyle Spanish dishes that bring out the ingredients’ true flavors.

  • La Botiga (Rambla Catalunya)

    In rustic surroundings that harken back to the traditional tapas bar, these locales offer tasty, homestyle Spanish dishes that bring out the ingredients’ true flavors.

  • La Hacienda

    A Mexican restaurant filled with delicious surprises.

  • La Verònica

    La Verónica 34

    Deeply trendy Italian dining institution that serves creative and tasty thin-crust pizzas to the tune of hip music in a cool locale.

  • Magnolia

    Magnolia

    Long gone are Barcelona’s days of overpriced fusion cuisine in trendy, minimalist spaces.

  • Piscolabis (Diagonal)

    Piscolabis

    These two establishments present creative variations on traditional tapas, with all dishes prepared fresh when ordered.

  • Piscolabis (Rambla Catalunya)

    Piscolabis

    These two establishments present creative variations on traditional tapas, with all dishes prepared fresh when ordered.

  • Pla

    Pla

    Specializing in creative Mediterranean cuisine with international touches, Pla is one of Barcelona's best and best-loved restaurants.

  • Princesa 23

    Princesa 23 34

    This lively restaurant and cocktail lounge near the Picasso Museum is a nightlife hotspot for tourists and friendly locals.

  • Romero

    Few new places can stake a claim to the kind of superb cuisine Romero delivers.

  • Sandwich&Friends (Aribau)

    Chic, modern restaurant chain dedicated to the art of sandwich making.

  • Sandwich&Friends (Madrazo)

    Chic, modern restaurant chain dedicated to the art of sandwich making.

  • Sandwich&Friends (Pg. Born)

    Chic, modern restaurant chain dedicated to the art of sandwich making.

  • Sandwich&Friends (Rambla Catalunya)

    Chic, modern restaurant chain dedicated to the art of sandwich making.

  • Sarova

    Passion, simplicity and elegance: these are the qualities valued by Sarova, a young and ambitious team of professional caterers.

  • Sushi Itto

    Chilled-out surroundings and intelligent use of ambient sounds making sushi fun and delicious.

  • TimeLine

    This charming little bar-restaurant looks like it was decorated by your slightly crazed grandparents.

  • TUTU’S

    One of the more enjoyable experiences while traveling is stumbling upon that little gem of a restaurant tucked into a corner outside the touristy center.

  • Zahara

    This stylish restaurant and cocktail lounge is part of the same group that owns Mix and Kharma.