Author Archives: Ioana

Teresa’s Stairway

A fast bar for slow food, Teresa’s Stairway addresses the street with a colourful display of their selection of activated h2o-s and cold-pressed juices. The menu includes fish burgers and salads and many vegetarian options plus some delicious sweet indulgences. The choices at Teresa’s Stairway can be described as flexitarian, or semi-vegetarian, thus mainly plant-basedContinueContinue reading “Teresa’s Stairway”

The Tapas Plan | at Catacroquet

At Catacroquet in Poblenou things are quite simple: you can choose from the menu either croquettes or “no croquetables”. My advice is to go for a mix of 6 croquettes and as many tapas as you feel you can share with your friends. Everything is tasty and worth trying. We started with the strong pointContinueContinue reading “The Tapas Plan | at Catacroquet”

Barcelona Seen By | Nicanor García

If you like Instagram, then you are probably already following him. And you already saw these pics. Still, if in Barcelona, go see his exhibition, it’s fantastic. And runs until May 24th. This photographic exhibition by Nicanor García is a great visual reflection of the city space through different moments and the most original angles.ContinueContinue reading “Barcelona Seen By | Nicanor García”

World Press Photo 2018

World Press Photo 2018 displays 137 winners of contemporary journalism photography. That’s how our world looks, today. From all the entries, here is one of the very few focusing upon the bright side of life. Photographer Carla Kogelman created a long term project documenting the life of two sisters living in a bioenergy village inContinueContinue reading “World Press Photo 2018”

Vermouth, the Official Start of the Weekend

Since I’ve been here in Barcelona, it seems that the midday vermouth is the official start of the weekend. With a nice glass of this aromatic fortified wine, algo para picar and friends, sitting at a terrace or enjoying a live set in a bar, that’s the local way to welcome el finde, the end ofContinueContinue reading “Vermouth, the Official Start of the Weekend”

Barcelona Celebrates Sant Jordi with Books and Flowers

    The whole centre of Barcelona is filled today with people, roses and bookstands. It’s Sant Jordi, Saint George’s day, one of the most beautiful events you can witness in the Catalan capital. Catalunya’s version of Valentine’s day, Sant Jordi is a festivity that combines culture and romanticism. On 23 April, according to traditionContinueContinue reading “Barcelona Celebrates Sant Jordi with Books and Flowers”

Mas d’Eroles | Artesan’s Raw Cheese

For cheese lovers, Barcelona is simply heaven. All across Catalunya there are plenty of local producers that create their cheese the artesan way; and, in the city – lots of fairs and events where you can taste them, and let the cheesemakers tell you their story and where you can buy the specialties. One ofContinueContinue reading “Mas d’Eroles | Artesan’s Raw Cheese”