About Suzy

About Suzy Taher Foodie in Barcelona

My name is Suzy. I’m not a greedy person but I am a curious person.

“Curious about food, culture and what other people put in their mouth” as my blog says.

I have been writing about eating out for over 7 years.  5 of them in Barcelona and previously in Berlin.

For me, eating out is the best way to get to know a city. I often go alone. I peek into the kitchen, I eavesdrop on the servers conversations, I watch the people eating around me. I feel my way along the afternoon until I pick up the faint pulse of a narrative.

And the food of course! I like to eat. (Quality not quantity). I like to contemplate a plate of food: flavour, composition, seasonality are all clues to the eventual story that I will relate to you.

My Background…
I was born in Kuwait to a Jordanian father and Romanian mother. I  grew up in Athens and then moved to Paris, London, Berlin and came to Barcelona in 2013. I like to think that this mixed-up background gives me a cultural dexterity and food overview that not many writers in the city have.

I studied Art History in Paris but decided I couldn’t keep a straight face in the all too serious art world. I went on to get an MA in Marketing in London but found I didn’t want to help “sell” things and corporate life is not me. I had one of the first chains of English bookstores in Bucharest for a few years. Before becoming involved in bigger projects.

And then I tore up that life.

I started again re-training as a chef at Leiths School of Food and Wine. I worked in various kitchens in London, always at a basic position and salary. I made coffee at a posh deli in Primrose Hill (London), eventually going on to manage it for a couple of years. It was during this stint that I learned what a hard graft people in the food industry have.

Despite the challenging aspects of working with food, I was hooked. It’s been my portal into exploring Barcelona.

About Suzy Taher Foodie in Barcelona…
I try to eat at a range of places: low, middle and high end.

This is a personal blog. It illustrates my likes and dislikes – it is an entirely subjective thing so you may find your taste is entirely different from mine.

I pay for my own meals. If I do accept an invitation for lunch – this will be clearly marked at the bottom of the blog post.

There are no hidden advertorials on my blog.

Lastly – if you have a favourite place you think I should visit send me an email at info(at)foodieinbarcelona.com

Work with me?
New York magazine recommended my blog as essential reading for Barcelona. I regularly contribute to Miniguide.
I am the main writer for Eat Like a Local Barcelona – Published by Bloomsbury 27 of June 2019.

I am available for public speaking, custom tours, and trend scouting.

If you would like me to write for you – just drop me an email

Download the Foodie BCN App on iTunes for an easy to use, carefully curated guide!

Download the Voicemap “A Culinary Tour of El Born” for a guided audio tour with me as your guide!

In the city for a weekend or a short trip and just find it all overwhelming. Read my Barcelona: Where to Eat City Guide for a quick reference to what you shouldn’t miss.

Thanks for reading,
Suzy