Eating Out
When asked to renovate a 19th Century building in Barcelona's l'Eixample district for a new restaurant, there must be a huge temptation to break out the heavy machinery and go right back to the original shell – after all, there have been...
Hotels
Occupying an enviable location on Barcelona's swanky Passeig de Gràcia, Eurostars BCN Design is a modern hotel bursting with playful pieces of art and design, housed in a late 19th century building that's befitting of its neighbours, the cream of...
Eating Out
Let us help you get your bearings here: Frankfurt Station is not in a station, nor in fact in Frankfurt. We're a couple of countries to the West, in Spain, and the Frankfurt is all about the kind of sausages being served up here; it's a hot dog...
Hotels
A sleep deprived 72 hours at Sónar 2013 having finally taken its toll, we upped sticks from our L'Hospitalet de Llobregat outpost and dragged our weary selves onto the living quarters we'd be occupying for the next two days; the delightfully small...
Hotels
There are plenty of things to love about Generator Barcelona, but we'll start with the concept. This is a hostel and a hotel all rolled up into one; the rooms and the facilities get swankier as one climbs the stairs, meaning the budget conscious...
Shopping
Specialist high street food shops haven't traditionally fared well against out-of-town supermarkets, but that's — thankfully — be changing somewhat of recent times. These one-stop shops may be a more convenient option than lugging your bag from...
Hotels
The Room Mate chain of modestly priced design hotels likes to think of itself as a family – founded by three friends, each branch has it's own name as each child in a family does. Fair enough, but when you start inventing biographies for your...
Eating Out
The interwoven fronds of wood that rest above diners at Ikibana are a beautiful representation of the fusion between Japanese and Brazilian cuisines that the Barcelona restaurant is serving up. Not a natural marriage on paper, one shy and reserved,...
Eating Out
When you're setting up a business, it makes perfect sense to choose a product that takes loads of fun testing to perfect. There can't be many better ones to exhaustively refine than ice-cream, especially in the sunny climes of Barcelona (maybe...
Hotels
Barcelona has always been an important city, from the time it was a fort for Roman soldiers, and in the Gothic Quarter you can still find many examples of architecture from across the ages. But it was the arrival of visionary architect Antoni Gaudí...
Bars & Nightlife
Whenever I see the word Soprano, I have to resist running for the Sopranos box-set, or it’s another three days before anyone sees me. And speaking of boxes, there’s plenty on show in this pizzeria/bar in Gavà, Barcelona. These days it seems if...
Bars & Nightlife
Combining three of things we like most in life – buildings, beer and Barcelona – we were pre-disposed to liking architect Jean Nouvel’s re-working of an old brewery before we’d even seen it, and we’re happy to report he’s served up a...
City Notes
In the heart of downtown Zapopan, a neighbouring city of Guadalajara Mexico, Zorra Zapopan is the second outpost of Cervecería Zorra, a stunning project brought to fruition by esteemed studios Taller Dinamita and Taller Binario that combines a...
City Notes
Soft-launched 15 March, following an intensive restoration, Barcelona’s Grand Hotel Central has emerged as a triumph of contemporary luxury; a homage to its own weighty history and grandeur, yet breathing the fresh air of modern Catalunya....
City Notes
Opening just last month on Barcelona's Via Laietana, the road that separates the city's El Born and El Gòtic neighbourhoods, restaurant Can Bo completes the reimagined Grand Hotel Central; the street-level gastronomic concept focussing on tapas and...
City Notes
From first stepping into the kitchen aged 10, to creating supper club 'Eureka' in the family home, Flynn McGarry went on to open his first permanent fine dining restaurant, Gem, in New York City's Lower East Side at 19 years old, before going on to...
Dispatches
Wet roads can be dangerous, especially in the spring, when rain, melting snow, and lingering debris from winter create slick and unpredictable driving conditions. Wet surfaces can result in bad falls for pedestrians, and they pose serious risks...
Dispatches
Any type of car accident is at least an annoyance. Suddenly, you’re dealing with unexpected expenses that can include everything from vehicle repair costs to medical bills. In a best case scenario, you can work out a settlement with the at-fault...
Dispatches
Economic damages represent the tangible, calculable financial losses that result from an injury or wrongful act. While they may seem straightforward at first glance, the full scope of economic damages extends far beyond medical bills and missed...
Dispatches
Shopping for your dream prom or homecoming dress can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. With a wide array of styles and designs, finding that perfect outfit requires a bit of planning and patience. To get the best selection and avoid...