{"id":20966,"date":"2010-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/eating-in-barcelona\/"},"modified":"2018-03-01T19:07:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T19:07:26","slug":"eating-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/eating-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating In Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Barcelona has a lot of dining options that magnifies the effect of multi-cultural influences on food and flavors. In fact, there is so much variety and must-have Barcelona food items that you can come here just to enjoy a culinary tour<\/strong><\/a>. One reason why Barcelona is engorged with ex-pats and foreigners is their liking towards the food of Barcelona, especially that of Catalonia and food. <\/span><\/p>\n

Experimental cuisines,<\/strong> <\/a>sushi and foam for food, Barcelona is the perfect place to savor some incredible taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to make some research before traveling to Barcelona by creating a list of restaurants which have good reviews. You can find some of these restaurants on various travelers that sites. You can also check national newspapers like the New York Times and find out the specialties of the place, especially Catalonia. Items like paella, churros, patatas bravas<\/strong><\/a>, chocolat con, squid and sangria are some big ticket items.<\/span><\/p>\n

In case you know how to speak in Catalan or Spanish, you can place your order with a lot of ease, but even if you don’t, there are many restaurants in the area, especially those frequented by tourists which have a staff that speak in English.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, rural areas may not have restaurants with English fluency. Catalan, being the national language of the place will most probably be the only language on menus but in Barcelona almost everyone speaks both Spanish and catalan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Catalonia is the birthplace for Cal\u00e7ot and scallion vegetables and you can only try these while you are here. These seasonal vegetables are available in Catalonia between the months of January and April and in case you find them in markets, by a bunch of it and cook them yourself.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

La<\/strong> Boqueria<\/strong><\/a> is known for over-Price chocolates but make sure to grab some, especially Turron bonbons. You must also make your way to La Pinotxo which is the little part quite known bar that faces Las Ramblas. You can ask the cook there to prepare something fresh for you, try something seasonal. While you wait for the arrival of your meal, it’s a cappuccino or beer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inopia, a small but indeed and intrigue place that boasts of insanely delicious torta Canarejal, anchovy fillets, sliced confit tuna belly and tomato salad with fresh salt cod. You can find the best sangria in any bar of Catalonia, try a bar that has opened terrace. El Xampanet<\/strong><\/a> is considered to be a gem when it comes to best bars in town. This bar truly meets the old world charm along with a modern trend, antique artifacts, gourmet canned foods and bottled cava.<\/span><\/p>\n