Au Port de la Lune
Here in Barcelona we may only be a relative stone’s throw away from the French border yet, unlike in bygone years, the city is not exactly awash with the cuisine of our Gallic neighbors. However twenty … Continue reading
Sindur
Whether it’s restaurant signs or album covers, I often like to look up what’s in a name and Sindur was no exception. This is the name given to an orange/red … Continue reading
Les Truites
There can’t be many restaurants started by an ex-waiter who can barely cook that go on to shine. Yet give a man a pan, some eggs and teach him how … Continue reading
La Muscle
If you like your food, the thought of what would be your last meal if you were a ‘dead man walking’ can be a tricky one. Not that many of … Continue reading
Delicias Kosher
The history and movement of the Jewish people throughout the world means their cuisine is as rich and diverse as their heritage. This melting pot of culture is available to … Continue reading
BBC Olive magazine Sept 2013
The September 2013 issue of the British BBC Olive magazine features a small section from me on eating out in Barcelona.
Curry houses
Finding a decent curry in Barcelona is not as elusive as it once was…
Restaurante MyKasa
At this time of year when the purse strings are as tight as the waist band it’s time to head away from the centre of town and towards those neighbourhood … Continue reading
Elsa y Fred
A combination of visitors, a bad back and frozen hands in a cold flat (the worse thing about a Barcelona winter) have kept me away from the laptop of late. … Continue reading
Lake train and La Cuineta in Pobla de Segur
Unbeknowst to many, the north western corner of Catalonia, much like the north western corner of my own country, has its own ‘lake district’. Minus the howling winds and grey … Continue reading
Moonraker Morsels 