On the north coast of Peru there is a fishing cove called Huanchaco, where you can still find traditional handmade boats called Caballitos de Totora (horses of Totora), the same boats used by fishermen for 3,000 years. Founders Patricia Vega and Antonio Aramburu wanted a symbol of ancient Peruvians and their relationship with the sea […]
Read MoreOpened in June 2016 by chef Adrián Marín, Mextizo introduces the concept of Mexditerranean cuisine. The Eixample based restaurant combines the traditional barbecue of Getaria (a Basque coastal town), good paella-style rices from Marín’s hometown Castellón and fresh Mexican starters. Marín stresses that the cuisine is not a fusion, rather the menu combines the three separate proposals of Mexican […]
Read MorePockets BCN was opened in November 2016 by founders Marcos González and Nacho Bueno, launching their contemporary concept of sandwiches of traditional Spanish food using handmade breads. The Eixample based restaurant uses classic healthy ingredients, combining slowly cooked meats, fish and vegetables with appetizing fresh bread. Fillings include Escalivada (smoky grilled vegetables) with blue cheese […]
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