For truly authentic, no-glitz sushi, head over to Tokyo Sushi on C/ Comtal, just off Portal de l’Angel. It’s a small, quiet, family-run place - the father and son take turns in the small but efficient sushi kitchen (and yes, that is his son, although he doesn’t look Japanese!), turning out perfectly presented plates of […]
If you’re looking for a classic Catalan dining experience, and you don’t mind paying top whack, I certainly recommend Ca L’Isidre, on the edge of the El Raval district. It has a well-deserved reputation (even the King dines here occassionally!), and is worth the money. Without going mad on the winelist, expect to pay […]
A sunny Sunday afternoon in Barcelona, and immediately one’s thoughts turn to a long lunch by the sea. When this idea pans out well, life is good, but when it doesn’t, it’s just bloody annoying. Top tip: if you’ve made a reservation at a good restaurant (and if you haven’t, forget finding a last-minute table!), […]
Wow, that was an exceptionally classy and interesting eating experience! I recently ate at the Moo Restaurant, located within the Hotel Omm, and certainly recommend it as a very unusual eating experience. Ostensibly Haute Cuisine, of the now distinct Catalan variety, it is very much a feast of the senses.
The decor is classy, not overly […]
Today I meandered down to the recently opened Santa Caterina market, just off Via Laietana. There’s a great little eatery in there, who’s name escapes me, where they make fantastic dishes every day, the menu changing according to what they get from the market that day. Um um…I’d skipped breakfast, so I started with a […]
Now, I’m sure this is a contentious subject, as everyone has their own opinion on this one. Well, here’s mine, based on extensive paella eating around Barcelona…my vote goes to Can Majó, right on the Barceloneta sea front. In fact, all the seafood I’ve tried there is fantastic, right down to the cod buñuelos, which […]