Author Archives: Ioana

Walk the Barrio. Poblenou, Open Night

Twice a year, a networking event opens the doors of many of the warehouses, workshops, coworking spaces, art galleries and shops in Poblenou.   Known as the creative district of Barcelona, Poblenou now hosts some 80 locations that present their work, bring live music or shows, and build a pop up bar to serve everybodyContinueContinue reading “Walk the Barrio. Poblenou, Open Night”

Brunch in a Hammock

Hammock Juice Station has an inviting setup of suspended hammock seats, and it’s place for relaxing and having vegan food, juices and a moment of fun while swinging. No wi-fi. Hammock Juice Station has a menu with tasty toasts with veggies, like this avocado with cherry tomatoes, chia and toasted pumpkin seeds. They also serveContinueContinue reading “Brunch in a Hammock”

Sunday by the Sea

There are few things in life that can get better than a sunny day by the sea, in my opinion at least. And if this sunny day is also not when you’d expect it, in the middle of summer, but in the (otherwise pretty chill) early January, well then you simply can’t beat this. EvenContinueContinue reading “Sunday by the Sea”

Petit Brot, the Tasty Little Sprout

Petit Brot is an organic cold-press juice bar, just a few steps away from La Boqueria Market, in the area of Raval. They promote a sustainable, ethical and healthy lifestyle, from the menu to the interior design materials.   Local, organic, raw vegan, sustainable, ethical, fair trade, gluten free – that’s how the menu of PetitContinueContinue reading “Petit Brot, the Tasty Little Sprout”

el Turrón

A simple recipe with honey, sugar, egg white and almonds, turned out into the essential sweet of any Christmas meal, in Spain, and into the famous Spanish candy in the world.     While today a number of different varieties exist, and regions have their own special recipes, the history of turrón can be traced backContinueContinue reading “el Turrón”