Travels with a Gourmet

a food lover's travels, memorable meals, culinary trials and gastronomic experiences

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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