Barcelona

What inspired you to become a food tour guide? I worked in the hospitality industry for several years, including managing a bar. With the COVID situation, I decided to change sectors and start working in the video game industry, but I missed the social aspect of hospitality. As a food lover, I found the opportunity…

In recent years, the specialty coffee scene has been making itself known in Barcelona, one trendy café at a time. As we’ve mentioned before, Spanish coffee, in the classic torrefacto style, leaves something to be desired for those who didn’t grow up drinking this burnt, slightly sweet coffee. However, a number of coffee lovers and…

Everyone knows that the holidays are about delicious food, and plenty of it. One dish that’s on every table on Christmas in Catalonia is sopa de galets, a tasty soup with noodles and meatballs. Who could resist a hearty bowl of pasta and meatballs? Not us! We’re sharing our favorite recipe with you, straight from…

Barcelona is a city that draws in foodies from all over the world due to its exquisite cuisine and fantastic wine culture. And while Spain is known for tapas, Catalonia, the region that Barcelona is the capital of, is known for heartier dishes and portion sizes. These 5 plates are shining examples of Barcelona cuisine…

Part 4 of our FLT City Managers Series is here and we’re talking with the Food Lover Tour founder himself! In this interview, Matt tells us all about Barcelona food and culture, and why this city is so special to him. Read on discover more about the many that started it all, Matt Floret! Full…

The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona is the heart of the city, where you can discover the very essence of Barcelona. The old city is loaded with architectural wonders, fabulous eateries and so many things to explore. Here is your insider’s guide the Gothic Quarter Barcelona and what to see, do, and eat! Gothic Quarter Barcelona:…

Tapas are a fun and delicious part of Spanish cuisine since the small portion size lets you sample several dishes within the same meal. The interesting thing about these little plates is that they reflect the cuisine of the different regions of Spain so very well. What you order in the south of Spain can…

This week we have a special guest post from our friends and fellow foodies at Olala Homes, a vacation rental company in Barcelona! Olala Homes offers travelers the chance to stay in Barcelona in beautiful apartment rentals, easily accessible by public transportation. Many of their rentals are located near the Santa Eulàlia and Torrassa Metro…

A growing trend that has taken over Barcelona in the last few years is breakfast and brunch. Until recently, going out to breakfast in Barcelona meant a cup of coffee and croissant, without much room for variety. However, brunch places are popping up all over the city, offering a wide array of tasty breakfast dishes…

This week, we have an interview with a local artist in Barcelona, Adrià Ferrer Marquès, a.k.a. El Marquès. El Marquès is an illustrator who designs many different things, including Food Lover Tour’s new tote bags! We had a chat with this local artist to get his thoughts on art, Barcelona, and delicious Spanish cuisine! Read on to learn…