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With September comes the festival of reunions, plans and a return to routine looking for new scenarios in which to air out.
If your close friends, family and enemies begin to overwhelm you with the question of "Which one would you recommend?" , here we bring a list of personalized novelties that even the smartest may not know yet.
YOUR 'RETROMODERN' FRIENDS ASK YOU WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND US?
You answer: ** The Babula Bar 1937 ** (Carrer de Pau Claris 139). Decorated like a mix of Grandma's house and a Wes Anderson movie, the name and part of the spirit are a tribute from the owner to his Russian grandmother, Like his previous project, the Sasha Bar 1968 in Poble Sec, it is a tribute to his mother.
The letter, however, is not a nod to any nostalgia: duck tacos with hoisin sauce, delicious lamb baos with a Moroccan touch (the cook is French), steak tartare prepared in the Italian style and some delicious and addictive prawn dumplings.
They are full of festive spirit and desire to build things, which manifests itself in weekly theme nights (dedicated to Mexican gastronomy, for example) and a careful and delicious cocktail menu that will make your friends go home with a tattooed smile.
YOUR COSMOPOLITAN COUSIN ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND ME?
You answer: the ** Boa Bao ** (Plaça del Dr. Letamendi 1). An absolute hit from Lisbon that is established in Barcelona with the same spirit as the original: convey the feeling of being on a bustling street in Hanoi or Bangkok.
He gets it by hitting Pan-Asian cuisine with a spirit of street food that respects the original flavors, no matter how badass they are.
The extensive menu offers cocktails, baos (of course), a good octopus salad and impeccable classics such as pad thai, but our favorites are soups, such as Malaysian seafood curry or Cantonese wontons.
In addition, the place is very spacious, suitable for large groups with a festive spirit. But of course, the bar in front of the open kitchen is the most coveted space.
YOUR PARENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE OUT OF THE CLASSIC BUT HAVE LITTLE PATIENCE FOR CRAZY EXPERIMENTS ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND US?
You respond: Calabrasa (Passeig del Born, 27). Country house spirit in the heart of the Borne neighborhood in which all the dishes have the unmistakable flavor of having been prepared on the grill.
of course there is meats, steaks and ribs one of those in which the material is so good that little needs to be done to make it delicious, but also rice, octopus, fish, all grilled, Classic tapas and a good selection of cheeses.
Very important fact: leave room for dessert. The Idiazabal cheese cake smoked is one of those things that are not forgotten.
YOUR FRIENDS WHO COME FOR TOURISM AND WANT SOMETHING "LOCAL" AND "AUTHENTIC" ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND US?
You respond: Colibri Mediterranean Winery (Joan de Borbo 6). In one of those areas where you have to go like "the floor is lava" to avoid tourist traps, Sergio Gil, champion of slow food and gastropology (anthropology applied to gastronomy) , it is proposed to do something as simple as it is difficult to execute: to achieve a classic winery where everything is tasty and people feel comfortable.
That is achieved with a sustainable space designed to make the stay pleasant –from ventilation to acoustics– and with details that reach the heart, like a jukebox that does work.
Tapas and classic dishes -always present the sea-, six beers on tap, good rice dishes and the already achieved purpose of “being” from the neighbourhood. …
local and authentic
AND IF YOU HAVE A CRIME FOR A GOOD PAELLA NEXT TO THE BARCELONA MONUMENT PAR EXCELLENCE
You respond: Angela House (Plaça de la Sagrada Família, 13-15). You can't go wrong here: traditional tapas -look at the croquettes-, very successful rice –octopus paella our must–, and even a small terrace at the foot of Sagrada Familia. What else do you want? What else do we all want in life, let's see?
YOUR CO-WORKER THE DESIGN SNOB ASKED YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
You respond: The Haissala's Pizzeria (Round of General Mitre, 220). She is tired of places with a Nordic aesthetic or decorations by Lázaro Rosa Violán (with all our appreciation for him), so perhaps this small simple pizzeria will surprise her with its aesthetic taken from Saved by the bell.
Neons, pastel colors and tiles for a space as small as pintón.
AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE ORGANIC…
You respond: Orval (Carrer de Buenaventura Muñoz, 31). granite tiles and plants -many plants- are the hallmark of this cafeteria that was born from the already famous Espai Joliu. Nomad's specialty coffee, donuts from La Donutería, bagels from Boston Bagels, art books and concrete.
YOUR PARTNER WHO REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE SUMMER SPIRIT ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
You respond: The terrace of the Central Bar (Elizabeth, 6) . The La Central del Raval bookstore recovers its terrace in an expanded, improved and sulibeyante version, in the gardens of the Casa de la Misericordia (outside there is still the round turning lathe on which the orphans were abandoned) .
“Urban oasis”, “secret garden” and all the clichés along those lines that you can imagine come true here, in the form of a patio with palm trees, plants, good coffee, ice cream from nearby Natas, signature sandwiches and the candidate for the best bikini in the city, at a time when we have to claim that the mediocre mixed sandwich has nothing.
YOUR DRY FRIEND WHO WANTS SOMETHING QUICK BUT GOOD BEFORE GOING TO SOAK AT THE BEACH ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
You respond: Street Tacos (Carrer de Pepe Rubianes, 37). Homemade tacos, one step away from the beach, with fresh ingredients, options for celiacs, designed to eat with your hands and available to take away (to the arena or wherever you want) .
Its plus is that it also has one of the most envied terraces in Barceloneta , in case you fancy having a relaxed dessert there.
YOUR SISTER THE GOURMET VEGAN HUNGRY FOR NEWS ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND ME?
You respond: Wild Lulita (Carrer de l'Or, 6). Delicious vegan pastries, juices, smoothies, açaí bowls And a plus: local products for sale of all kinds, always respectful of the philosophy of this beautiful and simple place.
YOUR COUSIN FAN OF ASIAN THINGS WHO COMPLAINS THAT IN BARCELONA THERE ARE ONLY EXPENSIVE VERSIONS OF THIS FOOD ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
You respond: Kasarap (Carrer del Consell de Cent, 141). Your next trustworthy good, nice and cheap Filipino. Abundant portions, decoration as simple as effective, hearty dishes like beef stew , buko pandam for dessert (the green jelly that will star in your next stories on Instagram) and the best possible guarantee of authenticity: abundant Filipino clientele.
YOUR CO-WORKER WHO COMPLAINS THAT THERE IS NOTHING NEW AND ALREADY KNOWS EVERYTHING ASK YOU, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND?
You respond: Kinza (Carrer dels Banys Vells, 15). In two words: georgian food , a concept perhaps exotic enough as to surprise or at least intrigue your colleague, the one that is in perpetual pose 'when you go I come from there' (although Mari already existed here, simpler and more familiar) .
Try the khachapuri (bread stuffed with cheese and egg), khinkali (Georgian version of Nepalese dumplings or momos) or the interesting cheeses of the Caucasus.
at night there is musical performances and karaoke Just the kind of dining experience we like.