Top Picks: Ferran & Albert Adria's Barcelona
One of the world's most famous chefs, Ferran Adrià of el Bulli, and his talented chef brother Albert, know their way around food in their native Barcelona. And even though their culinary talents lean toward the innovative and cutting edge, they can still appreciate traditional tapas and a buttery croissants. Condé Nast Traveler's website Concierge.com interviewed the brothers about their favorite spots around the city for drinking, partying, and most importantly, eating.
What's Cooking in Barcelona [Concierge.com]
Espai Barroc
Carrer de Montcada, 20 08003, Barcelona, Spain 34-93-310-06-73
Espai Barroc, located in a Gothic mansion, offers some late night fun with a bit of class. Expensive art adorns the walls, recorded opera arias play on the speakers, and guests drink high end beers, cavas, and whiskys. Ferran mentions this venue to Concierge as a his top spot for a "late-night copa." [link]
Mercat De La Boqueira
C/ La Rambla 91 08002 Barcelona, Spain +34 933 182 017
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Rías de Galicia
Carrer de Lleida
Barcelona, Spain
Another favorite of Ferran, Rías de Galicia serves a cuisine unlike his own in its simplicity but similar the el Bulli menu in terms of price. Specialties here include a … wide array of seafood dishes like oysters, octopus, and clams. Ferran tells Concierge.com that he goes for the goose barnacles or mariscos. [link]
Shunka
Carrer dels Sagristans, 508002, Barcelona, Spain 34-93-412-49-91
A well known chefs' favorite, both brothers mention Shunka. Located in Barri Gòtic right by the cathedral, the restaurant specializes in both traditional tempura fare … and inventive omakase menus. [link]
Quimet & Quimet
Calle del Poeta Cabanyes, 2508004, Barcelona, Spain 34-93-442-31-42
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Pasteleria Escriba
C/ La Rambla 8308002 Barcelona, Spain +34 933 016 027
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