La Dama is a restaurant readers always asked me about. “Have you been?” “Is it worth it?” The answer: “No, I haven’t, but I’ve heard good things.” The why between me and you is that it always seemed like a special occasion destination, kind of place you might propose in. My life, meanwhile, bumbled along...

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I keep a copy of The Daily Stoic by my bed. Each morning begins with a Stoic quote and a short blurb to orient me toward a calmer, wiser day. But applying Stoic wisdom in the thick of life’s upheaval is another story altogether. All this to preface my thoughts on the remarkable rebirth of...

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Tucked away in a calm corner of Barcelona, Can Lecomte is not your average cheesemonger. It’s a thoughtful, serene space curated by Natalia Castañeda and David Koral, a couple whose passion for artisan cheese runs as deep as their aesthetic sensibilities. Their shop is equal parts fromagerie, tasting room, and art installation—a tribute to craftsmanship,...

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Ali Ocakbaşı Turkish Food Barcelona Tucked into a leafy corner of Eixample, under the shade of a simple red awning proclaiming “Traditional Anatolian Grill,” lies a restaurant that transports you straight to the heart of Turkey without ever leaving Barcelona. From the moment you step inside, with its soaring ceiling lit by monumental lantern-like fixtures...

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Jiribilla, Modern Mexican, Sant Antoni Jiribilla opened a year ago. A large mostly windowless restaurant with heroic interior design efforts to mask their absence. Large woven lamps hang like heavy udders throughout the space. Someone clever went as far as to make tromp l’oeil clear silicone puddles in the floor with all manner of seaside...

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***3 Barcelona Wineries to Visit by Nika Shevela*** Meet Nika—a drinks educator passionate about all things liquid, from the finest wines to the trendiest kombuchas. In Barcelona, she’s the force behind two cool projects: Wine Alphabet and Lagom Somm, offering events, tastings, and consultancy for anyone keen to dive into the world of drinks. Nika’s...

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Barcelona feels febrile with expat imports these days. A continuing trend following the US elections I suspect. And did I mention that Spain is currently the fastest-growing economy in the world? Even with Airbnb due to disappear by 2028, residential rents have inflated significantly, as has a cup of coffee, even though there seem to...

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Glug likely refers to the wine dispenser in bubble gum pink that serves as a feature element on the wall facing the front door. Six taps with a neat indexing of the wine options affixed to the wall above the taps. Local varieties like Garnatxa and Xarello but also Italian Nebbiolo and French Gamay.  A...

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Londoner and serial entrepreneur, Guy has been living in Barcelona for nearly ten years now. His businesses focus on products that benefit people’s health, he is currently the founder of Upraising – a functional mushroom company delivering mushroom coffee throughout the UK and Europe. Blending organic, speciality coffee with functional mushrooms and other adaptogens, Upraising’s...

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Margarit, Greek Inspired, Poble Sec I stand before you wordless, or as close to that state as I am likely to get. Certain kitchens, such as Lebanese, Turkish, or Greek, are best avoided outside their country of origin. The results are often watered down and meagre. I do not want a tablespoon of wilted tabouleh...

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