Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fricandó
Pork and vegetable stew
Sarsuela/zarzuela
Mixed seafood cooked in
sofregit
(fried onion, tomato and garlic sauce)
with seasonings
Suquet de peix
Fish and potato hotpot
DESSERTS
Crema catalana
A cream custard with a crisp burnt-sugar coating
Mel i mató
Honey and fresh cream cheese
Market Dining
Barcelona has some fantastic food markets. Foodies will enjoy the sounds, smells and most
importantly tastes of the
Mercat de la Boqueria
.
This is probably Spain's biggest and best
market, and it's conveniently located right off La Rambla. Here you can find temptations of
all sorts: plump fruits and veggies, fresh-squeezed juices, artisanal cheeses, smoked meats,
seafood and pastries. The best feature: an array of tapas bars and food stalls where you can
sample amazingly fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Some other great market options:
FGC Gràcia)
7am-2.30pm &
5.30-8pm Mon-Sat; Fontana)
How to Eat Like a Local
Barcelonins
aren't big breakfast eaters. Most folks tend to stop in at a bar on the way to
work for a pastry and a
cafe amb llet
(coffee with milk). Lunchtimes are a more decadent af-
fair. At the restaurant, which typically serves lunch from 1pm to 4pm, locals might opt for
the good-value
menú del día,
a multicourse meal that often includes wine, dessert and cof-
fee. Dinner can be a sit-down affair (restaurants serve from 9pm to 11.30pm on average) or
something more casual - tapas and drinks at a neighbourhood bar.
Eating can be an art in Barcelona, and here are a few local tips: always ask for the local
speciality; never be shy about looking around to see what others have ordered before choos-
ing; and always ask the waiters for their recommendations.
