Shopping - The Rough Guide to Barcelona - page 373

Bubó c/Caputxes 10, La Ribera 932 687 224, bubo.es ; Jaume I; map . There are
chocolates and then there are Bubó chocolates - jewel-like creations and playful desserts by
pastry maestro Carles Mampel. This very classy shop (with tastings and drinks de rigueur) is
complemented by their minimalist new-wave tapas place, Bubobar , a couple of doors down
at no. 6. Daily 10am-midnight.
La Campana c/de la Princesa 36, La Ribera 933 197 296, turroneslacampana.com ;
Jaume I; map . This gorgeous shop from 1890 stocks handmade pralines and truffles, but it's
best known for its beautifully packaged squares and slabs of turrón , traditional Catalan nou-
gat. Daily 10am-11pm.
Casa Gispert c/dels Sombrerers 23, La Ribera 933 197 535, casagispert.com ;
Jaume I; map . Roasters of nuts, coffee and spices for over 150 years, Casa Gispert have
a truly delectable store of wooden boxes, baskets, stacked shelves and tantalizing smells.
There are organic nuts and dried fruit, teas and gourmet deli items available too. Tues-Fri
9.30am-2pm & 4-8.30pm (also Mon, same times, Oct-Dec), Sat 10am-2pm & 5-8pm.
A Casa Portuguesa c/de Verdi 58, Gràcia; 933 683 528, acasaportuguesa.com ;
Fontana; map . ThissleekcaféanddelionGràcia'sbuzzieststreetisashowcaseforthefood,
wine and culture of Portugal. Call in for a break while trawling the designer and streetwear
stores of c/de Verdi - they make Portuguese specialities daily (including the famous pasteis
deBelém , little custard tarts), and have a full programme of wine tastings, food festivals and
other events. Tues-Fri 5pm-midnight, Sat & Sun 11am-3pm & 5pm-midnight.
Colmado Quilez Rambla de Catalunya 63, Dreta de l'Eixample 932 152 356,
lafuente.es ; Passeig de Gràcia; map . This classic Catalan grocery has windows and
shelves piled high with tins, preserves, bottles, jars and packets, plus a groaning xarcuteria
counter, all overseen by sober gents in collar and tie and blue smocks. Mon-Fri 9am-2pm &
4.30-8.30pm, Sat 9.30am-2pm.
Formatgeria La Seu c/de la Daguería 16, Barri Gòtic 934 126 548, formatgeri-
alaseu.com ; Jaume I; map . Sells the best farmhouse cheeses from independent producers
all over Spain. Chatty Scottish owner Katherine is usually on hand to advise, and you can
try before you buy with a €2.50 tasting plate - ask about the formatgelat , a cheese-ice cream
fusion that's unique to the shop. Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm & 5-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-3.30pm
& 5-8pm; closed Aug.
FornBaluard c/del Baluard 38-40, Barceloneta 932 211 208, baluardbarceloneta.com ;
Barceloneta; map . There are scores of bakeries in Barcelona and every neighbourhood has
its favourite, but when push comes to shove, foodies pick the Baluard , right next to Bar-
celoneta market, where their passion for artisan bread, cakes and pastries knows no bounds.
Mon-Sat 8am-9pm.