Are you planning some European travel this summer? Me too. Getting from A to B by train has never felt so exciting, with a thrilling mix of new routes, classic journeys, and under-the-radar options to choose from.
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Barcelona has a food scene like none other. Home to some of the world’s most extravagant dining, including three three-star Michelin establishments and the world’s second-best restaurant according to The World’s 50 Best, the Catalan capital is also a surprisingly laid-back destination, brimming with casual tapas bars and natural wine joints.
This year, as the city prepares to welcome one of the world’s foremost sporting events, the America’s Cup, its restaurants are gearing up for what promises to be one of the busiest summers ever. Which, in turn, means reservations are likely to be harder than ever to come by. To plan ahead and make sure you don’t miss out, here is a cheat list of the hottest spots in Barcelona right now.
Âme means soul in French and this spot will make yours sing. By the team behind the ever-popular Albé, Âme is a new concept that blends Catalan produce with French culinary tradition. Anyone who has been to the original address will be familiar with restaurateur Joey Attieh’s flair for hospitality and ChefPachi Rodríguez’s considerable culinary talents. At Âme, they have switched things up another notch, with a tasting menu that encapsulates the panache of French gastronomy, without the snootiness. The result: local ingredients like rice from the Ebro Delta, prawns from Palamós, and seasonal mushrooms from Montseny, prepared using the sauces and techniques of Nouvelle Cuisine: buerre blanc, cassoulet, bouillabiasse to name just a few—all served in the deliciously romantic Âme dining room with its wooden tables and warm, friendly vibe.
It seems Barcelona can’t get enough of natural wine, and trendy Tiberi Bar in the laid-back Poble Sec district is the latest hotspot to get local natty lovers effervescent with delight. Having a good time is the name of the game at this cool bistro-bar with its green marble bar and industrial-chic decor. There are few better places to be a natural wine enthusiast than right here in Catalonia, one of Europe’s leading natty-producing regions and Tiberi does it right, offering a mix of funky and classic options to please all palettes. As for the food, it’s all about the seasonal sharing plates, like cripsy polenta topped with fried sage or the beautifully textured pumpkin served with creamy labneh and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Meanwhile the classic Gilda (a skewer adorned with olives, Guindilla pepper, and Cantabrian anchovies) gets a clever update with cheese and a quail’s egg added on.
Listed among the World’s 50 Best Bars, the original Florería Atlántico can be found in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an innovative drinks menu that pays tribute to the Latin American country’s Indigenous communities. Now, you can visit its second outpost in Barcelona, a
Are you planning some European travel this summer? Me too. Getting from A to B by train has never felt so exciting, with a thrilling mix of new routes, classic journeys, and under-the-radar options to choose from.
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