I realized I'm being remiss since I didn't include any facts about Basque Country in yesterday's post. So, before I continue on with day 2 and more great food we ate, I'm going to give a very brief history of Basque country. The Basque Country, also known as “Euskadi” in Basque and “País Vasco” in …
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3 days in Basque country – I loved it!
Wow, there is so much to tell. First, let me say that the way to see Basque country is by way of 2 charming Basque hosts: Borja and his aunt, Ana. I would not have seen or known about 1/10th of the towns we visited and history without my wonderful hosts and tour guides. At …
Restaurant Reviews, Part 3, and some sightseeing
I know I have said I've had favorite dishes over the past 2 weeks, and the pulpo (octopus) in garlic, olive oil and parsley at Can Juli (a restaurant in Port Lligat), above, is definitely one of them. Diana, Al, Maren and I spent 2.5 days roaming Cadaques, Port Lligat, Cap de Creus (and the …
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Restaurant Reviews, Part 2
Today, I'll be reviewing Cinc Sentits and Compartir. Al, Maren, C and I decided to do lunch up right one day and head to Cinc Sentits. A picture of the 4 of us looking very happy we did is below: They only have a tasting menu, no ala carte options. Their tasting menu is comprised …
6 Catalonia restaurant reviews (2 in Cadaques and 4 in Barcelona)
I apologize to my foodie followers for not having blogged in 10 days. I've had company in Barcelona (first, my friend Katie, then C, and now my dad and Maren) and we've been on an eating, drinking and sight-seeing tear. But, I hope to make up for the lack of communication in this and my …
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My last 2 nights at Osmosis and eating at Tickets
My last day at Osmosis was Friday, June 29. Frederic cooked a beautiful family meal with some of the best beef I've tasted in Spain - perfectly marbled, seared on the outside, rare on the inside. I'm such a meat eater! My last week was a blast and my last night was the busiest of …
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A fun weekend and now eating uber healthy
S and F were in Barcelona for 3 days before heading back to HI. So, they had an eating "line-up" that rivaled any I've ever experienced. Friday: Alkimia into Dos Palillos. Saturday: El Quim into CalPep into Osmosis. Of course, I joined them on Saturday for all of the eating and festivities. The picture at …
Week 3 done at Osmosis, 1 more to go
So, this is my third stage and next week will be my 4th and final week at Osmosis. I was thinking about all that I've learned over the last 3 months (much Spanish not being one of them) and what I would tell people like me who are interested in career changes to the culinary …
Sauc restaurant and what I think about Michelin stars
For 84 Euros per menu degustacion, I expect my socks to be knocked off, not just by one or two plates, but by all 8. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case at Sauc restaurant last night. My favorite dish was the poached egg, topped with cereal and caviar all set in a cappuccino broth. It may …
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More things I’ve learned at Osmosis and windows and doors of BCN
This was breakfast: garlic spinach atop organic eggs atop pan con tomate. Sencillo pero perfecto before my 2 hour walk today through Gracia, a barrio I had not yet thoroughly explored. As I was eating breakfast I was thinking about how many beautiful doors, windows and building facades there are in Barcelona, and I decided …
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