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Decorated with black-and-white murals and all-white interior, Flash Flash has a fun and
kitschy pop-art aesthetic that harks back to its opening in 1969. Fluffy tortillas are the speci-
ality, with more than 50 varieties, as well as massive bunless hamburgers.
TAPAS
AJOBLANCO
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;
93 667 87 66; Carrer de Tuset 20; sharing plates €8-20;
noon-3am;
FGC Gràcia)
New in 2014, this beautifully designed space serves up a mix of classic and creative tapas
plates that go nicely with the imaginative cocktail menu. Sip the house vermouth while
feasting on oxtail tacos, jumbo prawns with avocado and cherry tomato, or arugula salad
with goat cheese, strawberries and toasted almonds.
CATALAN
VIA VENETO
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 93 200 72 44; www.viavenetorestaurant.com ; Carrer de Ganduxer 10; mains
€29-40; 1-3.30pm Mon-Fri & 7.30-11.30pm Mon-Sat, closed Aug; FGC La Bonanova)
Dalí used to regularly waltz into this high-society eatery after it opened in 1967. The
vaguely art deco setting (note the oval mirrors), orange-rose tablecloths, leather chairs and
fine cutlery may cater to more conservative souls, but the painter was here for the kitchen
exploits. Catalan dishes dominate, with delicacies such as roast rack of baby lamb or char-
grilled sea bass with black rice and razor clams.
MEDITERRANEAN
HOFMANN
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 93 218 71 65; www.hofmann-bcn.com ; Carrer de la Granada del Penedès
14-16; mains €24-37; 1.30-3.30pm & 9-11.30pm Mon-Fri; FGC Gràcia)
What's cooking here are the trainee chefs, helped along by their instructors. Dishes are gen-
erally elegant renditions of classic Mediterranean food, followed by such delicious desserts
that some people prefer a starter and two sweets, skipping the main course altogether.
Tibidabo
CATALAN
ABAC
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 93 319 66 00; www.abacbarcelona.com ; Av del Tibidabo 1; mains €42-72,
tasting menu €135-155; 1.30-4pm & 8.30-11pm Tue-Sat)
Led by celebrated chef Jordi Cruz, ABaC offers one of Barcelona's most memorable dining
experiences (and also one of its priciest). Expect creative, mouthwatering perfection in
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