Tag Archives: Poblenou

Bitacora

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Mad Dog

Back in Cataluña (I had to pinch myself twice), it’s Thursday and sunny out, so I arranged to meet Adrian and friends for lunch in Poblenou. This is the old industrial suburb of Barcelona, somewhat transformed since the 1992 Olympics, … Continue reading →

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Cantoni del Poble 9

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mad Dog

I woke up feeling remarkably good (it must have been the warm Catalan sunshine streaming through the window) and called Nookie to arrange lunch in Poblenou. We had nowhere specific in mind, so walked to the Rambla de Poblenou (a … Continue reading →

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La Carmanyola

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Mad Dog

I was in Poblenou again today for lunch with friends. We went a couple of streets off the beaten track and main Rambla de Poblenou to La Carmanyola (Catalan for the Lunchbox). It’s somewhat unassuming but known locally for good … Continue reading →

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Le Cinquante Huit

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Mad Dog

In spite of staying out nearly all night, I woke up feeling reasonably good this morning, which is just as well since I had to go to Poblenou to do a little consultation. Nookie was also working in Poblenou today, … Continue reading →

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Quinua

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Mad Dog

Today we had lunch at Quinua with Adrian in Poblenou. Quinua is Spanish for Quinoa, the popular gluten free grain which is grown in the Andes. They describe their food as traditional and fusion. The restaurant is just off the … Continue reading →

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Vell Poblenou

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Mad Dog

Nookie was working in Poblenou today and I had a meeting there in the afternoon, so it seemed like a good idea to meet up for lunch. I reminded Oli that we’d had a good paella in Poblenou a couple … Continue reading →

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El Setanta-Vuit

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Mad Dog

December 1st, 2015 I had to do some work for Adrian today, over in Poblenou (New Village) – this was once a village outside of Barcelona, which became the industrial zone (full of factories) during the Nineteenth Century. Since the … Continue reading →

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Market Cuina Fresca

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Mad Dog

1st October 2013 I arrived in Barcelona last night to visit the Cavatast (later in the week) – I was just in time for supper at Romesco and a nightcap or two in Iposa afterwards. This morning was complicated when … Continue reading →

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