Foodspotting on the Beach Side!

Summer & Beach time. If you are in Barcelona during this summer, here comes of my favorite bites with the sound of waves.

Ramen and Gelato in the Gotic district! And some vegan options...

On this post I will talk about some of the options you have while walking in the enchanting Gotic district. 

First my new favorite place, a cozy, inviting and informal Ramen Bar! I loved the way Koku Ramen Bar is and loved their homemade lemonade and Ramen. Simplicity at its best. Just Ramen, Japanese noodle soup with a broth ( they serve a totally vegetarian broth too) and toppings such as seaweed, tofu , veggies, meat; you can choose the extras like some butter or toasted garlic...Delish!!! They have vegetarian options, noodles are eggless, it comes with an half boiled egg but you can choose to have the vegan option. 
Sometimes, what else do you need except a bol of ramen and homemade lemonade?

Magical Summer Nights!

A unique experience with the most beautiful views of our 
Barcelona in La Pedrera. 
Summer Nights offers a visit to Espai gaudi, a virtual tour of Gaudi's amazing work, Live Jazz, a drink and Gaudi's essence!
Thursday, Fridays and Saturday from June 19th to September 6th.

Entrance: Paseo de Gracia, 92

Doors open at 9.45 pm. Concerts begin at 10.15 / 10.30 pm

BelleBarcelone's Pizza Route!

Many  have asked me where to get good pizzas in Barcelona.
Here are my favorite ones; in no particular order. 
Let me first tell you about La Fermata. La Fermata opened in Sarria last year and has recently opened another one in c/Provenza. This is a place to have a slice of pizza on the go, or for takeaway; they have few seats behind. Their price is per kg, you choose the size and flavors you want. The pizza is delicious, the eggless dough is freshly made everyday, 90 original flavors; depending on the time you go you will get different ones. Great while shopping, for home or for house parties.  Best pizza al taglio in Barcelona! Open everyday form 11am to 11pm. 
Major de Sarrià 2-4  T. 93 280 15 72

Carrer de Provença 243 T. 93 315 84 02

Californian Dream on the beach: The Surf House!

It is summer full year around at the Surf House on the Barceloneta. 
You have a wonderful terrace outside in front of the beach; you get delicious beach food,  healthy and satisfying plates, burgers, nachos...; many choices for vegetarian; lovely juices and smoothies- the Popeye or the Lila, interesting juices- roger rabbit or acid boobs; many cocktails from different part of the world such as the French Apricot or the Japan Mary; and much more. They also have a indoor space with some big screens. Apart from great food and drinks; it is an experience and they offer much more: events, surf and paddle classes...
It is perfect any day, while you are at the beach, to have a bite, to have a great lunch, brunch or drunch. Great for dinner and late nights, imagine the sound of the waves and one of their wonder cocktails! Definitely a place to go specially now that the weather is so good!

Spanish Omelettes Lovers, go try Mumm!

A friend told me that the best tortilla was at Mumm. Mumm is the usual little "bar de barrio".  So one day while I was around Francesc Macia, I decided to try it. 
Tortillas, Spanish omelettes,  were really good.  They also had a lunch menu for 7.50 euros where you get a simple salad, 3 different "pinchos" of Tortilla and a dessert. 
A great menu at a wonderful price, if you are a tortilla lover or if you are around the area, it is the perfect place for a quick lunch break.  

Las Fritas! Takeaway fries for the beach!

Spring is here. Sun is playing hide and seek these days. So when the sun is out, it is the perfect reason to take a stroll on the beach. Here is the solution to get some energy or to fill the gap before lunch or dinner. Homemade Fries in a cone on the go. They taste great, you can accompany them with homemade sauces such as the special one, the brava one, some usual sauces such as ketchup and a variety of toppings ( egg,padron pepper, cheese...)

They are just on Av Joan Borbon 13, Barceloneta

Veggie Burgers in Barcelona! EL Club De La Hamburgesa, Kiosko & MakaMaka!

Sometimes you just need a burger on the go and for us vegetarians it becomes difficult. Here are some options.
Open full day, where you and your non-vegetarians friends can all enjoy a burger together. These 3 places are downtown.

Your Vietnamese fast food in Gracia and in the Born!

Healthy Vietnamese fast food. La Vietnamita was in the Gracia Area since a couple of years, and now they have opened one in El Born since a few months. Perfect to take away or to sit there and may be share your table with some people. The way of ordering is fast, easy and efficient. You take a pencil and paper and check mark your dishes. Mention your preferences and allergies: vegan, nut free, celery free...

The Dog is hot, your Barcelona's hot dog!

18 different types of hot dogs and … you also get a vegan one. This cute place in Gracia offers you hot dogs with a variety of toppings and sauces. These made in Barcelona hot dogs are for you only because you choose the bread and everything that goes inside. The bread is artisanal from a local bakery.

Grab your hot dog and enjoy your walk in the Funky Gracia area. 

Casual and great bite in the Born area! Gourmet Burger at Kiosko.

 
El Born in Barcelona, is my favorite area to walk and discover the little lanes and stores in the neighborhood. If you are in the area and you are craving for a good burger, go to Kiosko. It is located opposite the Estacion de Francia, on calle Marquès de L’Argentera 1 bis. It is almost always crowded, so I suggest to go early and outside traditional Spanish eating hours. However, their burgers and home made sauces are really worth the wait. Their buns get delivered daily from a bakery in the neighborhood.

You should also know that while eating your burger, you are also contributing to selected NGOs in Barcelona and abroad; to which they donate part of their profits. The contribution is linked to sales for the special of the month. Look for it!

Quimet i Quimet for quick tapas and La Bella Napoli for a great Italian meal, in Poble Sec!

On this post Quimet Quimet and La Bella Napoli.

Continuing with Poble Sec, you have a small bar but very much worth visiting. On calle Poeta Cabanyes 25, a hole in the wall, you have Quimet i Quimet. Try to go outside of peak hours, early evenings or at noon. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12 pm - 4 pm. Mon-Fri 7 pm - 10:30 pm.

On a Friday night you will need elbowing to get a place to stand and you need to catch the eye of the great people behind the counter, to pass your order.

If you are a vegetarian just tell them so and they will prepare you montaditos (mini toast with toppings). You will taste a mix of sweet and salt: some cream cheese with plums or some olive paste, caramelized onions and leeks. The list goes on. Their signature one is the yogurt and salmon topped with truffle honey. Everything comes out of cans to prepare these beautiful little mountains, to offer you an explosion of flavors.

Let's Makamaka to the beach: Burger and fries!

The best fries in BelleBarcelone!

Sun is shining! A walk on the beach during these spring days is so agreeable.

And why not stop for a great burger and the best fries in town in Makamaka?

Makamaka is a beach burger café on Av Joan Borbon, 76 just off the beach.
Message from the Makamaka owners: "The Makamaka concept comes from the idea of two best friends (client + designer) with the same passion for high standards on all levels. We got inspiration from places like Umami, a chain of gourmet burger restaurants in Los Angeles. But Makamaka has become a synonym for a certain way of life. Informal, authentic, natural, fresh and fun. That is what Makamaka is."