Posted in Barcelona, Europe, Spain on Jul 21st, 2009
It has been described as a mile-high gastro club. I agree
with that description. But I don’t feel like I’m a likely member.
This is the raison d’être of this restaurant. Yep. You’d choose the place mainly for
the view. It’s good to see the sun set knowing that a proper meal is coming up.
Even if you don’t […]
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Posted in Barcelona, Europe, Restaurant, Spain on Jul 18th, 2009
So often packed at dinner time, but I’ll gladly recommend it for lunch. Just tell your
cabbie to take you to this address, the old salting house at Carrer del Comerç 24.
Chefs at the Comerç 24 are unable to fake it as you may always keep an eye on them…
A Comerç 24 classic: Consommé with […]
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Posted in Barcelona, Europe, Hotel, Spain on Jul 17th, 2009
It sure looks modern. Juli Capella, known for founding the magazines De Diseño and Ardi, is the man
behind the exterior of the Hotel Omm. The peeled openings in the façade doubles as tiny balconys.
“…simple lines, a fine balance of colours and volumes as well as the use of natural
materials without extravagant adornments”. Yawn. Too minimal […]
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Posted in Barcelona, Europe, Hotel, Spain on Jun 28th, 2009
Rooms are divided in two with the corridor in between. This is the workspace. TV,
hammock, Juliet balcony… Does it sound like a silly concept? Maybe, but it works!
The brick red Camper color dominates the rooms. This is the bedroom side. On the other
side of the corridor: The workspace pictured above, (including a TV and that […]
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Not impossible to find but almost. The address Ballafila no 5 will give many a cab driver
in Barça a headache. Luckily enough, the Pla restaurant is well worth the trouble.
Bonus points will be awarded to any restaurant where a vintage
electric organ is a centerpiece of the decorative elements!
Sometimes it’s good to trust a very gay […]
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