Interiors of TapaC24 TapaÇ24 is a relatively new addition to the Barcelona tapas scene. It opened sometime last year and has been packed for lunch and dinner since. Understandably so since this particular tapas bar is the brainchild of celebrated Catalan chef Carles Abellan. One of Ferran Adria’s disciples, Carles worked in El Bulli before …
The last time I was in Barcelona in spring 2006, I joined a guided gastronomic city tour which started off with a visit to La Boqueria, otherwise known as the Mercat de St. Josep (or St. Joseph’s market). Our tour was followed by a paella lesson with Michelin-starred Chef Mey Hoffmann and a gourmet lunch …
Upper row: at the bar of Cal Pep, baby clams, tiny deep-fried fish; Middle row: baby squid with chikpeas, placemat art, tortilla with aioli; Last row: monkfish tail, flavoured foams, the tiny kitchen behind the bar On our first day out in the city, we go for for a tapeo in one of the city’s …
Clockwise from top left: the bedroom; the sitting area; the bathroom; the desk with a view Staying at the Hotel Arts is such a treat. Upon arrival, we were whisked through the lobby straight up to the Club level on the 33rd floor where we were graciously upgraded to a roomy corner Executive Suite with …
My husband and I left sunny Malaga early today for an impromptu trip to Barcelona where we’ll be staying a few days at the city’s iconic Hotel Arts. Located on the beach overlooking Port Olimpic, its’ 455 rooms and suites plus 28 duplex apartments on the top floors offer fantastic views of the Mediterranean or …
Travels with a Gourmet 