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A few days ago, the 2017 Michelin stars were awarded for Spain and Portugal in Girona, the emblematic gastronomic land of Ferran Adrià’s mythic El Bulli and the most celebrated Roca brothers’ jewel, El Celler de Can Roca. The highlights: Three stars Chef Martín Berasategui’s ten-year-old Barcelona restaurant Lasarte is the first new three-star restaurant…

Lucy is an British fashion and beauty blogger who also happens to love food and write about it! Lucy did the Tapas Lover Tour and posted an article on her beauty and food blog Lucy Loves. As she describes herself, she’s a Job Operations Manager by day, Blogger by night. *** In your opinion, what do…

www.hardlysnarky.com. *** In your opinion, what do all ‘foodies’ have in common? I think there is a deep sense of connection for people who love food, particularly those who cook and/or eat regional specialties or grew up with them from a young age. Inside communities, food helps bond people together, and it can also serve…

La Mercè 2016 Festival – Main Events & Program La Mercè 2016 Program in English (PDF) La Mercè is the biggest annual festival in Barcelona, honoring the Virgin of Grace (Mare de Déu de la Mercè in Catalan), patron saint of the archdiocese of Barcelona and co-patroness of the city, along with Saint Eulàlia. Although…

A lot of our customers ask us during the Food Lover tours about Cava and the difference between Cava and Champagne.  In this article, you will find specific explanations about it and additionally our recommendations for Cava Bars in Barcelona. So what are the differences between these two popular Sparklers? The real “Champagne” can only…

Many of you have asked us where to buy one of Spain’s best-known culinary treasures: jamón ibérico. You can find this delicious ham in endless specialized gourmet shops all around Barcelona, in supermarkets, as well as at the famous old food markets of the city. However, we recommend you look for places where you can…

Do you crave fresh and delicious seafood but feel daunted by the kitchen and don’t want to be overcharged at a seafood restaurant? The give these simple seafood tapas recipes a try! These 7 delicious seafood recipes will satisfy your stomach and prove that cooking seafood at home isn’t so hard. We hope you enjoy…

1. All goes small – Tapas Style stays trendy “Less is more”. Sharing small portions with authentic and strong flavours will also be an important Trend for 2016. Menus are getting shorter, dining rooms are getting smaller and Restaurants focus more and more on what the customers search for. An unforgettable experience of special tastes…

About Calçotada Wintertime has come and Catalonia celebrates the harvest of Calçot in this time of the year with the annual calçotada, which represents one of the most popular and unique traditional dishes. The most famous calçotada celebration is held in Valls the last week of January. What are Calcots? Calçot is a type of…

A true Food Lover must experience at least a couple of the Barcelona food markets. The smell of fresh seafood, the fruits from all over Spain, beautiful vegetables and incredible charcuterie will satisfy anyone’s dreams of a Spanish food market. Mercat de la Boqueria / Sant Josep Barcelona’s best-known market has its own unique atmosphere…

The Spanish tradition of producing Jamon Iberico traces back more than two thousand years when the Romans controlled most of Spain. But until the 13th century Jamon was exclusively served to the royalty. Nowadays, Spaniards eat on average up to 7 pounds of cured ham per year. Due to the importance of this delicacy in…