Tag Archives: salt cod

Ibèrik’s Restaurant

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Mad Dog

I had a fabulous lunch in Pineda de Mar at Ibèrik’s Restaurant on Monday. I took a walk to Pineda, the next town along from Calella, which takes about 25 minutes. There’s no visible border between the two towns, but … Continue reading →

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Bacalao a la Llauna

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Mad Dog

On my last visit to Barcelona, I went to the Boqueria to buy some bacalao from the Brandada Lady. They are almost exclusively ladies in the fish part of the market – perhaps in the old days the husbands caught … 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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Romesco – October 2016

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Mad Dog

Back again in Barcelona, for a Catalan wedding, I had to go to Romesco, my favourite  nighttime restaurant. This place is literally, as cheap as chips, but very good with it. I have been coming here since 1991 and almost … Continue reading →

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Vico

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Mad Dog

August 25th, 2015 On Tuesday evening, Camilla took me to the soft opening of Vico, a new restaurant from Bocca di Lupo owners, Jacob Kenedy and Victor Hugo. Vico stands on the corner of Cambridge Circus, opposite the Palace Theatre. … Continue reading →

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Bar Victoria (revisitado)

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Mad Dog

August 15th, 2013 I got up early and set off for Barcelona with friends for a weekend of eating and drinking and a strong desire to revisit La Festa de Gràcia, a spectacular street festival that I haven’t seen in 21 … Continue reading →

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Bacalao

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Mad Dog

December 12th, 2012 No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the Brandada Lady,  who sells salt cod in the Boqueria. There are lots of salt cod (bacalao) stalls in the market, but this lady is always very … Continue reading →

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El Atril

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Mad Dog

December 9th, 2012 El Atril is located in El Born, near the church of Santa Maria del Mar – it has tables outside in the square and cars don’t generally drive down this street anymore. I’ve had drinks and snacks … Continue reading →

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