Tag Archives: vermouth

Frank’s Bar

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Mad Dog

November 23rd, 2011 Another mission complete, collection of a lighting diffuser from Oli’s friend Claes, we thought another drink was in order… Frank’s Bar, the short name for La Bodega d’en Frank Peterssein (named after a previous owner), is a fantastic … 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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Octopus

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Mad Dog

6th April, 2011 The octopus is a quite a popular food in many countries, though I suspect, not that common in Britain. For some reason sea creatures have to look attractive or we just don’t eat them here – 8 … Continue reading →

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Vodka Martini

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mad Dog

August 14th, 2010. There’s a lot of debate about when the Martini was invented, but the original version contained gin and not vodka (which came later). Most people will know the Vodka Martini from James Bond, who likes his, “Shaken, … Continue reading →

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