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arefairlyreasonablypriced(€16-22),butforafullmealyou'relookingataround€60ahead.
Daily 1pm-1am.
La Taguara Arepería c/del Rec 10, La Ribera 932 681 572, lataguara.es ; Jaume I;
map . Shredded chicken with avocado, black beans and cheese, and slices of tender pork loin
are some of the savory fillings stuffed inside this Venezuelan spot's toothsome arepas (a
fluffyflatbreadmadeofcornmeal).Liventhingsupwithsplashesoftheirhouse-madesauces
and wash it all down with a fresh-squeezed tropical fruit juice. The price is right at €4-5 a
pop. Standing room only. Daily 1pm-midnight.
BARCELONA'S BEST BURGERS
Take one financial crisis, add locals looking for value-for-money dining and the current
rageforburgerbarsbecomesmoreunderstandable.Ofcourse,beingBarcelona,we'retalk-
ing stylish, gourmet burger places, like the crowd-pleasing KioskoBurger , where artisan-
made bread, organic beef, hand-cut fries and perky, home-made sauces keep the punters
happy. Others swear by the long-standing Pim Pam Burger , a hole-in-the-wall place in
La Ribera that's well placed for the late-night munchies. A couple of great bars also get
honourable burger bravos, namely Betty Ford's and Cervesaría Jazz , while newcomer
Makamaka in La Barceloneta earns top marks for its juicy burgers and ample outdoor
seating.
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PORT VELL AND BARCELONETA
CAFÉS
Vioko Pg. de Joan de Borbó 74, Barceloneta 932 210 652, vioko.es ; Barceloneta;
map . Quite simply, the slinkiest, swishiest ice cream and chocolate shop in town - Vioko 's
minimalist white curves serve as the backdrop for artisan gelati in flavours such as banana
splitorpomeloandjasmine, gourmetchocsandcoffee,rainbowsofairymacaroons,readyto
take away on a stroll along the marina. Daily 10am-1am (Fri & Sat until 2am).
TAPAS BARS
Cova Fumada c/del Baluard 56, Barceloneta 932 214 061; Barceloneta; map . Be-
hind brown wooden doors on Barceloneta's market square (there's no sign) is this rough-
and-ready tavern with battered marble tables and antique barrels. It might not look like much
but the food's great, with ingredients straight from the market (tapas €2-10) - from griddled
prawns to fried artichokes. Mon-Wed 9am-3.20pm, Thurs & Fri 9am-3.20pm & 6-8.20pm,
Sat 9am-1.20pm; closed Aug.
Jai-Ca c/de Ginebra 9 & 13, Barceloneta 932 683 265; Barceloneta; map . Always
a winning choice for seafood tapas, with bundles of razor clams, plump anchovies, stuffed