No. 2: Himali – Nepalese Eats
Ever had Nepalese food? If not I will tell you that it is a lot like Indian food. Curries, Samosas, Naan bread and delicious sauces are all part of the Himali menu. This restaurant, while popular, is hidden so it’s best to get directions and/or go early.
Barcelona is infamous for...
Barcelona’s Barris: Gracia Revisited
Over the last month or so, I’ve been rambling on about Barcelona’s barris and some of my favorite places to visit within them. One barri I’ve decided begs mentioning once more: Gracia. I’ve already ohh-ed and ahh-ed about...
No. 3: Abissinia – Ethiopian Food
This is a fairly newbie in Gracia’s restaurant scene but a success nevertheless. There’s something fun about sitting upon cushions on the floor and eating with your hands. Abissinia also represents, gastronomically speaking, the mystery of Africa which people in Spain are drawn to. There...
No. 2: Segons Mercat de la Barceloneta
Another up-scale option is Segons Mercat, which is set up to look like a fish market. Doesn’t sound pleasant? I see your point. But actually they’ve done a good job meshing the ‘market fresh’ ambience with a slick new restaurant design. They specialize in seafood so...
No. 3: San Joan; Barceloneta’s Blow Out
As I write this, the good people of Barcelona are standing in lines to buy an arsenal of fireworks and booze. Always a good combination, fire and liquor are on the menu tonight for one of Barcelona’s biggest fiestas: San Joan.
With such a saintly name, one might...