Scott is joined by Matt Floret, the founder of Food Lover Tour, to talk about all the great things to eat, drink, and do in Barcelona, Spain. Matt serves up his personal recommendations of restaurants, bars, and places to avoid the crowds and also suggests some lesser-known things to do in the city.
All of the noteworthy places that came up on the show:
Food Lover Tour – One of Europe’s finest independent food tour companies
Park Güell – world famous Antoni Gaudi-designed park originally intendeded to be
La Barceloneta – atmospheric neighborhood by the sea
The Eixample – modern expansion section of the city with uniquely shaped squares
Enrique Granados – cool street for great food
Passeig de Sant Joan – another great spot for food & drink recommended by Matt
Arc de Triof – Yep, Barcelona has one too!
Gràcia – characterful neighborhood full of lively squares & cafes
Cava – ‘Spanish Champagne’
Priorat – prestigious wines from an eponymous region near Barcelona
La Taverna del Clínic – elevated local cuisine, home to the sensational-sounding creamy duck & truffle cannelloni.
Crema Catalana – ‘creme brulee’ type local dish in Barcelona
El Vaso de Oro – classic bar brewing their own fresh beer in the atmospheric Barceloneta neighborhood
Barna Brew – Excellent craft brewery
Ølgod Brewpub – great spot for craft beer
Sant Antoni and El Poble Sec – two neighborhoods that Matt recommends where you can feel the authentic flavor of Barcelona.
The Barcelona Chocolate Museum – why not?
The squares of Barcelona – I’m a big fan of this unique architectural facet of the city.
Casa Vicens – lesser known Antoni Guadi house
Tibidabo – amusement park with great views of the city
Castelldefels – beach town only 25 minute train ride from Barcelona
Restaurant Coral – great seafood near Sants rail station
La Paradeta – another great seafood restaurant near Sants rail station
L’arrosseria de sants – great “rice” (paella) also in the Sants area. Matt reccomend going for the seafood version.
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