Barcelona: Local cheeses worth nibbling
By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— When I first came to Spain over five years ago I didn’t know much about cheese. I remember my first trip to the Spanish market to buy some cheese slices to make a...
View ArticleBarcelona: Best bakeries for delicious cheap eats
By Regina W. Bryan in Barcelona— Bakeries are a tasty way to save big in Barcelona. There are SO many bakeries in this town that it’s hard to walk two blocks without running into one selling flaky...
View ArticleBarcelona: 4 divine ice cream shops in Barcelona
By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— One of the top five reasons I live in Barcelona is the weather. I’m from the Pacific NW in the United States, which is lovely when the clouds lift. Sick of the rain, I...
View ArticleBarcelona Cheap Eats: 4 local dishes worth trying
By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— Spanish food and wine is as diverse as the many regions that make up the Iberian Peninsula. Here I narrow in on a few must-eats in Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain! 1. Tapas...
View ArticleBarcelona: Best hot chocolate, coffee and tea on cold days
By Regina W Bryan in Barcelona— Yesterday over dinner I asked my sweetie if he remembered the last time it rained in Barcelona. We both tried to remember. It’s been weeks. While the sun is shining and...
View ArticleBarcelona: Best burgers and diners in town
By Regina W. Bryan in Barcelona— Vintage clothes, cupcakes, brunch and now burgers. These trends have swept over Barcelona leaving people well-fed and questionably clothed. Unlike vintage, which...
View ArticleBarcelona’s Best Street Food
Whether you’re seeing the sights or out late experiencing Barcelona’s “fiesta” offerings, street food can come in handy. Street food in Barcelona is not so much stalls or food wagons as it is minute...
View ArticleBarcelona Brews: Three bars serving great beer
Wine consumption in Spain is at a low. So what are people drinking, if not a full bodied vino tinto? The answer is beer, mostly, and also gin and other spirits. For many moons three main beer labels...
View Article8 tasty and cheapo meals in Barcelona (with mouth-watering photos)
What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Barcelona? (Not to mention tapas…) While we’ve gone on and on in other posts about recommended cheap eats, great lunch spots, and tips for saving on dining in...
View ArticleBarcelona Wine Bars: 3 picks from a self-confessed “wino”
When I meet someone new in Barcelona, I prepare myself for the “Three Questions”: Them: “How long have you lived here?” Me: “Almost 8 years.” Them: “Do you like it?” Me: “Yes.” Them: “Why did you move...
View ArticleCheap Eats for the Summertime in Barcelona
I mentioned in a previous post that I am trying to lose weight, which means eating less ice cream and going to the gym. Luckily for me, I’ve got nature and the season on my side. Barcelona in the...
View ArticleChow down at Barcelona’s Mercat de Mercats food festival October 18-20, 2013
Recently, I had visitors from the United States staying with me in Barcelona. Two of them had gluten-free diets, and were also not able to eat tomatoes, ham, dairy, peppers and almost all meat except...
View ArticleFour foods to fall for this autumn in Barcelona
As the weather shifts, restaurants and markets in Barcelona change their menus and displays, offering the best of seasonal fall foods. Here are four to look for this year. Wine The grape harvest...
View Article18 tips for eating like a local in Barcelona
Yogurt is not for breakfast. Omelets are for dinner. Espresso after meals. Napkins not in your lap… These, and many other customs, have been part of my Spain dining education over the past eight years....
View ArticleThe Mediterranean Diet: Eat these 10 foods in Barcelona
We’ve all heard about the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, but do people in Barcelona actually eat this way? The answer is yes, on average. Here are a few foods that make up the daily diet of...
View Article5 tasty alternatives to tapas in Barcelona
Granted, you’ll probably want to dine on Spanish or Catalan food most of the time you’re in Barcelona because, well, it’s absolutely delicious. But, if you do get a little tired of tapas (yes, it can...
View ArticleCraft beer in Barcelona: Breweries, festivals, bars and where to stay
Spring is here and powdery-pink blossoms hang heavy from trees in Barcelona’s parks. Although it won’t be swimming weather (by local standards anyway) until May, March and April bring sunnier skies,...
View ArticleBarcelona cheap eats: 3 outdoor patios for tapas
Now that spring is in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor activities around Barcelona. From strolling down buzzing Las Ramblas with tourists and locals alike to exploring Gaudi’s Park...
View ArticleBarcelona Food: Five cheap eats under €6
If you’re a foodie, Barcelona can get spendy. To add insult to injury, it also has the unfortunate reputation of offering overpriced, mediocre meals. While there are some fantastic Michelin starred...
View ArticleBarcelona Cheap Eats: 8 delicious lunch deals
Note: This article was updated on September 19, 2014 with new links, photos and information. Menu prices around Barcelona. have risen over the past few years, but fixed-price lunch menus still remain...
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