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St. Valentin´s Day in Barcelona

15/2/2018

467. There are places who really know how to make you feel special! This was the case during this St. Valentine’s Day with Xerta Restaurant, awarded with One Michelin Star, this is a wonderful culinary heaven located at the Hotel OHLA in Barcelona. These two brother Joaquim and Fran Lopez lead this Delta Representation in the Catalan Capital. After many generations, these two brothers have thrown themselves into the adventure of offering the amazing fresh sea products brought weekly from El Delta del Ebro into their restaurant Xerta. Their successful Hotel Villa Retiro located in Xerta led the way to a new culinary experience.
The plates are pure architectural design, exquisite service and the dishes to die for, however wait for dessert, in our case we went for the Big Bang, a chocolate representation of the galaxy with the Sun, the planets and of course planet earth, a true paradise and an ideal place to spend St. Valentine´s Day with your love one!

Location: Còrsega, 289, 08008 Barcelona
Telf: 937 37 90 80
Web: http://xertarestaurant.com/

2 Michelin Starts, 5 Star Hotel, 1 and only city: Barcelona

4/10/2017

432. This past week I had the pleasure of dining in one of the many Michelin Stars restaurants that Barcelona has to offer. This time it was located within a beautiful landmark: The Hotel Arts right in front of the sea. This beautiful restaurant: Enoteca led by Two Michelin Star Chef Paco Pérez has more than 700 wines in its cellar. A Wonderful Tasting menu and gentle yet classy white decor, just as I love it! The bread is to die for and the best as always: dessert! The famous Galleta Principe is cleverly replicated in the form of a tasty cold dessert. A perfect ending with its petit fours! Just bliss!

Location: Hotel Arts Barcelona, Carrer de la Marina, 19-21, 08005 Barcelona
Telf: 934 83 81 08
Web: http://enotecapacoperez.com/

Michelin Star Healthy Kitchen in Barcelona

13/3/2017

386. Last Friday I received a whole bunch of surprises. Like every month, my culinary friends and I hook up to discover the trendiest restaurants in Barcelona. This time we were really impressed. I booked a table at @Celeri, a healthy kitchen located in the basement of a cute organic cafeteria. We were really well greeted. We were accompanied to our table, Wagamama style tables where you share with others. The daily menu is 25€ and guess what Chef Xavier Pallicer was awarded with a Michelin Star! Many famous people visit this restaurant, in fact there were two when we were there: Risto Mejide and famous hairdresser Llongueras. We just loved the service, the menu was absolutely impressively delicious, really sleek presentation and the best part: all organic and healthy. My favourite dish was the paper apple with orange sauce, an organic apple which they cut in a pasta like machine and is absolutely stunning! At the end, #Michelin Star Chef #XavierPallicer, came and sat with us to ask us for some feedback nad checking with were ok. We were very lucky to have him with us sharing his whole amazing story with us. It happens that he was sharing kitchen with Chef Santi Santa María and then he decided to create his own unique culinary heaven @Celeri inspired in Ayurveda, with more than 2500 creations presented daily! Can´t wait to go back! Amazing!!5*****

Location: PASSATGE MARIMÓN, 5 - 08021 BARCELONA
Telf: 93 252 95 94
Web: http://www.tribuwoki.com/restaurante/celeri/

Dos Cielos - Hermanos Torres

15/2/2017

383. This is yet another gastronomically show in Barcelona. This impressive and sleek restaurant located in one the Melia´s hotels in Barcelona has one of the most famous gourmet brothers not only in the culinary industry but in the tv business: the Torres Brothers (Javier & Sergio) lead this oasis within Barcelona: Dos Cielos. The name is a hint of two towers which are exactly the same which takes you two heavens: the twin chef brothers who with their culinary talent take your tasting pallets to heaven. Not cheap as a One Michelin star restaurants, but tremendously chic and impressive to celebrate a special occasion with your loved one. Amazing dessert which shocked me: a Swarovski boxes jewel made out of chocolate, wow!

Location: Hotel Melia Barcelona Sky - Pere IV, 272 - 286 - Barcelona
Telf: +34 93 367 20 50
Web: https://www.melia.com/es/hoteles/espana/barcelona/melia-barcelona-sky/restaurante-dos-cielos.html

Angle Restaurant en Hotel CRAM - 1 Michelin *

21/11/2016

391. This is by far, I think, my favourite Barcelona restaurant. Led by Michelin Star Chef #Jordi Cruz, this one Michelin Star heaven is just that heaven: #ANGLE! not very well know, as its landmark restaurant is the #ABBAC, however this one is even more authentic, top service, and the menu is simply out of this world. It changes according to the season we are in. in our case we went in the middle of autumn and the dishes were inspired in chestnuts, calçots, parmesan and boletus. The desserts were something i have never tried before; just the right taste combined with the right elements, for me pure PERFECTION! A funny thing about this restaurant, is the carton board Chef #Jordi Cruz character that greets you to the restaurants. See picture below. 5*****

Location: C/ Aribau, 54Barcelona 08011
Telf: 932 167 700
Web: http://www.hotelcram.com/es/restaurante/tradicion_y_modernidad

Secret lunch in a secret place... Petit Comité

3/11/2016

314. You don´t have to go too far to have an amazing lunch h in Barcelona!! Located in the cutest passage in Eixample there is this sweet restaurant known as Petit Comitè. This wonderful restaurant is led by Michelin Star Chef Nandu Jubany. His Michelin Restaurant is locate in Vic (Can Jubany) and now has this gorgeous one right on the heart of the Eixample.
The restaurants is sweetly decorated in a traditional yet with a chic flair. Very well organised, super clean and fantastic service.
The food is to die for, you have a set menu of 50€ (no drink included) however the desserts are the best part!!! A Whole trolley with all their cake selection... wow! Treat yourself this month and check it out!

Rocambolesque en Barcelona

20/7/2016

294. This past summer something magical has happened in Barcelona! The Famous and award winning Roca brothers have just opened up a gelato shop right near the Ramblas: Rocambolesque. This ice-cream shop is nothing like ever seen before! Colourful and tasty has been decorated and inspired in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A wonderful and full of imagination tasty creation which is just a must try! AMAZING!!

Location: La Rambla, 51-59 -08002 Barcelona
Web: http://www.rocambolesc.com/heladerias

Japan-Peruvian Concept

15/4/2016

230. WOW! This restaurant is just wow!
Albert Adria brings the nikkei cuisine to Barcelona. as a matter of fact Pakta is the only place in Barcelona which offers Nikkei cuisine, a Peruvian-Japanese mix. In the Quechua language of Peru ‘Pakta’ means “union”.
You can tell the fusion of both cuisines by its interior which looks like a Japanese tavern yet with the colors, music and warmth of Peru.

The kitchen is jointly headed by Peruvian Jorge Muñoz and the Japanese-born Kyoko Ii. The restaurant is owned and overseen by Albert Adrià.

Incredible and beautifully presented dishes, typical from both countries. with two tasting menus: Machu-Pichu and Fujiyama. Superb service. This is a whole attraction more than just a restaurant. a must try if you are into trying new culinary experiences!

Dirección: Carrer de Lleida, 5, 08004 Barcelona
Teléfono:936 24 01 77
Web: http://ca.pakta.es/reserves-i-contacte/

Sunday Brunch in Barcelona

15/2/2016

188. Finding a good spot for brunchin´ in Barcelona is not easy, quite a challenge! However the Hotel Arts has everything to offer you quote a brunch experience. Located in this beautiful landmark, the hotel offers a wonderful brunch by Michelin Star Chef Sergi Arola located just few steps away from the sea. The menu has a three or four course option with a sumptuous dessert t buffet to die for. Their creps and eggs benedict are a bless and their crep bar is also from heaven! The staff is incredible friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere and decoration is so lively yet chic it makes you want to stay forever.

Location: Hotel Arts Barcelona - Marina 19–21, 08005 Barcelona, España
Telf: 93 483 80 90
Web: http://www.hotelartsbarcelona.com

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR!!! [PART II]

21/12/2015

127. Absolutely stunning building, with a modern and contemporary entrance, this Roca Bar just fascinates me. I managed to find finally an exhaust to check it out after having been to the formal restaurant back in spectacular ROCA MOO, Roca Bar is just a quick service concept in style and healthy options. Their A la Carte Menu is just sophisticatedly delicious. Their also have a en executive menu of 19€ which is sincerely wonderful. Very trendy, cool and business like this ROCA BAR is just a deal place to impress your wok mates!!

ABAC

18/12/2015

122. This restaurant is not simply a restaurant! It is an incredibly four hour experience, where you suffer a continous culinary shock! Jordi Cruz, the head Chef is not only one of the famous Jury memebers in the TV program Masterchef, but also leads this 2** Michelin Star beautiful restaurant.

They greet you already with a Bloody Mary sorbet which with the help of nitrogen they convert liquid into solid within seconds in front your you covering with whole table with foam! One dish after the other is a surprise, a never seen before type of meal. Just an amazing experience to enjoy with family and friends. Reservations are a must!

Location: Av. del Tibidabo, 1, 08022 Barcelona
Telf: 933 196 600
Web: http://www.abacbarcelona.com/es

Not one, not two, but SEVEN Michelin Stars!!

7/12/2015

106. A real luxury this place is. Unique in the world, this woman is the only chef in the world awarded with 7 Michelin Stars! Three for her wonderful San Pau restaurant located in San Pol de Mar, two for her restaurant Moments led by her son in the Mandarin Oriental restaurant in Paseo de Gracia and two for her restaurant in Tokyo Japan.
San Pau is a quant restaurant right in front of the sea, in a house of three floors which has true magic. Her 14 course menu is designed in colors, and each dish has one single color. Her petit fours are real special, all composing a dragon.
Jellyfish or sake can be some of her ingredients!
Amazing! 5***** Plus!

Location: Carrer Nou, 10, 08395 Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona
Telf: 93 760 06 62
Web: http://www.ruscalleda.cat/ca/menu

Not a Circus... although certainly a Gastronomic one!

24/11/2015

88. This is one of the most exhilarating and exciting culinary experiences that Barcelona has to offer. A colorful welcoming into this circus decor known as Tickets. Albert Adria has wanted to impress his guests with his Bulli inheritance in an outrageous experience of a circus. Not to difficult to get a table if you reserve in advance but it is certainly a must.

Location:
Telf:
Web: http://www.ticketsbar.es/ca _

A little piece of the Basque Country in Barcelona!

11/11/2015

75. Part of the Hotel Condes of Barcelona, located right on Paseo de Gracia, Loidi is located. It offers executive menus from 25€ and is part of the Martin Berasategui chain (3*** Michelin Star Chef). Eventhoguth he is from teh Basque country, where he resides and works, Barcelona was too tempting not to have a restaurant offering his designed dishes.
Must try. Its a mixture between traditional and contemporary.

Location: Carrer de Mallorca, 248, 08008 Barcelona
Telf: 934 92 92 92
Web: https://www.condesdebarcelona.com/en/restaurante-loidi-1/ _

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR!!! [ Part I ]

27/10/2015

67. What a show! if you are looking for real entertainment Roca Moo is your place! Located in the Hotel Omm right next to Paseo de Gracia and the diagonal, this urban Oasis culinary zone is simple spectacular! A gastronomical show organized and led by the famous and Michelin star Roca Brothers by the Celler de Can Roca.
There is a lunch executive menu of 49€ to die for. You need good solid two hours to simple be let mezporised by the incredible professional team. Amazing, simple beautiful!
Wonderful. A Must! 5*****

Location: Hotel Omm, Rosselló 265-Barcelona.
Telf: 93 445 40 00
Web: http://www.hotelomm.com/roca-barcelona/roca-moo/

Back to the Past with Bodega 1900

21/10/2015

65. This is a seriously cool, typical Barcelona bar with a special gastro style. Led by famous Michelin Star Chef Albert Adria, This Bodega 1900 is a wonderful quaint place to chill our after work. The decoration takes us back to the beginning of the century and every little details is taken care of, from the service, to the cleanness, to the presentation and of course the taste! Wonderful place, very small portions and very expensive, but its seriously cool just for a drink and an out of the ordinary tapa!

Need to reserve or can just sit at the bar.

Location: C/ Tamarit nº 91
Telf. 933 252 659
Web: http://es.bodega1900.com/reservas-y-contacto/

Classy yet delicious stop!

30/9/2015

51. This beautiful and unique hotel right on Paseo de Gracia offers two gourmet options. I tied one of them the other day... simply to die for! We tried the Bistreau, located on the basement of the Mandarin Oriental. This beautiful sea theme restaurant has famous Angel León as head chef. This One Star Michelin Star genius impresses his guest with a algae flour butter followed by colorful, delicious and incredible fresh sea products. They have a testing menu and an executive menu which offers a three course meal. the bread is lovely and no matter what you order everything tastes wonderful, perfectly cooked, no grease, light meal in style! No need for reservations for the lunch option.

Location: Passeig de Gràcia 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
Telf: 93 151 88 88
Web. http://www.mandarinoriental.es/barcelona/fine-dining/bistreau/

A Little bit of Mexico in Barcelona.. gourmet one though!

22/5/2015

41. This wonderful brand new restaurant is the tapas version of a fine cuisine version: Hoja Santa. Niño Viejo is a Mexican style cantine with a small and a cozy dinning area, great to spend a friendly time with close people. The Restaurants´s chef is one of the famous Adria´s brothers (Albert).

The restaurant is a little noisy and not a lot of space to eat. The guacamole is to die for! Portions and small but tasty. The best part is the desert where they serve colorful tequila macarons. They were delicious, certainly the best macarons we´ve tasted! Interesting experience as a tapas - light meal.

Location: Avenida de Mistral, 54 Barcelona
Telf: 93 3482194
http://www.ninoviejo.es/

The beach, 5 star hotel, amazing restaurant... all in one!

17/4/2015

13. I love discovering the culinary revolution in Barcelona and how all the 5 star hotels choose their Chef to represent their brand. In this case I wanted to share my experience at Bravo 24, a wonderful romantic and sophisticated restaurant inside the vanguardist Hotel W. The location in my opinion is absolutely the best in Barcelona. This incredible city is known for it s privilege location right next to the sea and the Hotel W is a witness of it. This futuristic landmark is now in our must visit place not only for its fabulous terrace but for its gastronomical offer.
The Hotel has two restaurants headed by Carles Abellan a wonderful chef which caters Tapas 24 and Bravo. The dishes are pieces of art and the calamares with mahonesa de azafran are to die for. It is just worth going for a drink to try these while enjoying the beach views with the lovely noise of the waves.

Location: Plaza Rosa del Vents 01
Telf: 93 295 26 36
http://www.carlesabellan.es/restaurantes-bravo/

World´s Best Restaurant: Celler de Can Roca

26/3/2015

4. What can I say about this heaven on earth place?

This Restaurant was awarded in 2014 Best Restaurant in the World by the Magazine Restaurant and has received countless awards.

This beautifully designed couture heaven is located in Girona (1:30H from Barcelona).

They offer two menus (short and long) .The experience is not only a culinary one but a magical one as every course has an explanation, even a story of the Roca brothers and how they came to what they are now. Beautifully presented dishes, excellent service and wonderful taste.

They even have a candy bar with never seen before petit fours, macarons, tiny cupcakes but fully of flavour. 5*****

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Location: Calle Can Sunyer, 48, 17007 Girona
Telf: 972 22 21 57
htttp://www.cellercanroca.com/

Masterchef Restaurant: Tens!

20/3/2015

11. If you are in the mood for tapas but not what you find in every corner bar in Barcelona, if you are looking for innovation, creativity and taste don´t forget to reserve a table at Tens! This chic restaurant offers tradiciotnal tapas with an innovative taste by Jordi Cruz. This TV star known for the famous program Masterchef, is not only one of the judges but a two Michelin Star chef. This genius from Manersa came to Barcelona and is now head chef of Abac, Tens and Anemos at the Hotel Cram. These three restaurants are certianly three culinary musts, however Tens is a more relaxed - more economic option. Perfect for classy tapas with a chic style!

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Location: Carrer Rec 79, Barcelona
Telf: 93 319 2222
http://www.tensbarcelona.com/