Barcelona is one of the many European cities where you can now find bagels. This round, chewy, donut-shaped treat was originally created in Poland during the 1600s. It was later popularized in the...
Gastronomy
Poblenou: Pizza Paradise
Poblenou is one of the ten barrios of Barcelona, most famous for its peace and quiet and an abundance of new and creative businesses. But there is something else about Poblenou that not a lot of...
Best hot dogs in Barcelona
One of the top fast food choices in the world, the hot dog was first popularized in America, spreading later to other parts of the world. The traditional hot dog is composed by a cooked sausage...
Good drinks at great prices
Barcelona is a city with a strong bar culture, with locals and expats getting together at some of the many of the city’s establishments to have a drink and to spend a couple of hours talking...
My favorite restaurants in Barcelona – Part II
I love discovering new restaurants! There is something very exciting about tasting a dish for the very first time. If you feel like going out for a meal today but have no idea where, here are some...
Best Burgers by “Barrio”
When you hear the word “hamburger”, the common association is an American biting into the juiciest hunk of meat on a warm white bun, complete with Heinz ketchup, mayonnaise and of course, yellow...
5 Cocktails for the Summer
Are you staying in your accommodation near the beach, or fully enjoying a luxury apartment, and are cocktails your thing? Are you tired of just drinking sangría and beer and up for something...
Top 5 Areperias
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Arepas, they are flat round patties made from maize flour and are commonly eaten in Venezuela and Colombia. They can be enjoyed on their own, or with a...
Hofmann’s: How they are Slowly Taking over Barcelona
Hofmann Restaurant is located in the “zona alta” of Barcelona in the Sarria-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona. This refined establishment just received their first Michelin Star this year, and...
Eating Healthy: Your Vegan and Vegetarian Guide to Barcelona
Here is a selection of ShBarcelona’s articles relating to eating healthy and with compassion for both yourself, the animals we share our planet with, and the rather precious environment. Whether...
