Tag Archives: tapas

Bodega E. Marin

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Mad Dog

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

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Mad Dog

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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Cala del Vermut

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Mad Dog

October 15th, 2011 We went for an aperitif before lunch on Saturday, to the Vermut Bar. On Carrer de les Magdalanes there are three Vermut (vermouth) bars, all run by the same people. Vermouth could be described as a fortified … Continue reading →

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The Norfolk Arms (revisited)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mad Dog

May 25th, 2011 While out and contemplating supper last week, we sat outside the Norfolk Arms and had a few tapas. It was very tempting to stick to tapas, but the fish and chip shop opposite (North Sea Fish) had … Continue reading →

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