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Lomo de Orza

Lomo de Orza is an old fashioned Spanish method of curing and preserving pork loin in lard (manceta de cerdo), very much like duck confit. Preserving pork in it’s own fat is thought to predate duck confit by several centuries. … Continue reading

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Patatas Revolconas

Patatas Revolcanos (tumbled or rolled potatoes – perhaps like lava flowing downhill) is a simple pork and potato dish from Central Spain, typically Ávila, Salamanca, Cáceres and Toledo. The potatoes are roughly mashed with pimentón de la Vera and Torreznos de … Continue reading

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Bodega E. Marin

While I was walking round Gràcia looking for markets and restaurants, I came across Bodega E. Marin, a fantastic old bodega. In Spain these are wine shops/cellars, which may also sell groceries, but the focus is on wine. Through the … Continue reading

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Bodega Fermin

On leaving La Mar Salada, Oli insisted on going for a beer. We didn’t have to walk far, as just round the corner is Bodega Fermin, an old fashioned bar which sells craft beer – a booming industry in Barcelona. … Continue reading

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Croqueta y Presumida

After lunch I walked up the road with Nookie – we hadn’t gone far before she dragged me into a little side street to look at a new croqueta shop, Croqueta y Presumida. For the uninitiated, a Spanish croqueta is … Continue reading

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Barrafina

January 22nd, 2015 On Tuesday Sue invited me to lunch at Barrafina (Adelaide Street) and having read a glowing review by Fay Maschler, I didn’t need to be asked twice. Just a glance at the menu prompted a comment of, … Continue reading

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De Tapes Per Barcelona

October 2nd, 2013 One would think that after our blow out feast at Fogó we would have had enough food for one day! Me too, but today happened to be the launch of De Tapes Per Barcelona and by 9 … Continue reading

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Xiringuito Aigua

August 15th, 2013 After a cup of Barry’s Gold Blend and an hour sitting down, we went off to eat (again) at a little restaurant hut, Xiringuito Aigua, in the Jardins Príncep de Girona. The gardens are a former cavalry barracks … Continue reading

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Sésamo

November 23rd, 2011 Sésamo Bar y Comida sin Bestias, is an organic, vegetarian restaurant in El Raval, just next to Sant Antoni Metro. Sésamo translates as sesame, and comida sin bestias, means food without beasts. The food is so good, that even … Continue reading

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Iposa

November 23rd, 2011 I arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday to help Oli with his Homage to Cataluña shoot on Saturday. The weather was amazing – 20º C and almost December! I took off a layer of winter clothing and the … Continue reading

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