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Barcelona’s Historic Fargas Chocolate Shop Is Getting a World Champion’s Touch
Lluc Crusellas is taking over historic chocolate shop Fargas in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, preserving its traditions and introducing his own creations.
Forn Gil brings a family bakery to Cruixent’s former home in Poblenou
Forn Gil has taken over Cruixent’s former premises in Poblenou, bringing artisan bread and pastries by former Monsieur Bosch pastry chef Florencia Rondón.
Taco Fest Returns to Barcelona This Weekend
Taco Fest returns to Barcelona from 23–25 October with 14 taquerías, tacos from €3, live music and lucha libre at the Antiga Fàbrica Estrella Damm.
This Gràcia Bakery Just Won Spain’s 2026 Butter Croissant Competition
Morreig in Gràcia has won Spain’s 2026 artisan butter-croissant competition, with pastry chef Matthieu Atzenhoffer taking the top prize.
Five Barcelona Restaurants Are Up for TheFork’s Best New Opening of the Year
Melós, Casa Fiero, Direkte, Franca and Macambo are among the restaurants competing in the 2026 TheFork Awards, with the winner revealed in November.
5 Barcelona Openings I’m Watching Right Now
Five new Barcelona restaurants and bars I have on my radar right now.
This Poblenou Cocktail Bar Is Making Brunch a Lot More Interesting
Henry’s Bar only does brunch on weekends, with excellent cocktails, unexpected dishes and some of the best devilled eggs around.
All Those Has Opened a Permanent Food and Workshop Space in Barcelona
After 12 years of pop-ups and food markets, All Those now has a permanent home in the Eixample, with year-round workshops, tastings and creative experiences.
One of Barcelona’s Classic Restaurants Is Going All In on Thanksgiving
Restaurant Windsor is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving dinner this November, with roast turkey, all the classic sides and pumpkin pie.
Backstory Opens The Studio, a New Community Space for Readers and Writers
Backstory Bookshop has opened The Studio, a new Eixample space for writers, readers, workshops and community events.
Maiz Maiz - Mexican Street Food in Sant Antoni
Casual Mexican cooking in Sant Antoni from chef Nico de la Vega.
Casa Xica Is Becoming La Xica
Casa Xica is closing, with La Xica opening in the same Poble Sec space.
Planning where to eat in Barcelona?
I’ve put 18 years of eating into a downloadable guide + Google Maps with more than 300 of my favorites.
Your Barcelona food guide, wherever you go.
Planning where to eat in Barcelona? I've brought together my Barcelona Eating Guide 2026 and private Food Map to make finding great places around the city a little easier.
The Barcelona Eating Guide
30+ pages of personal recommendations, from tapas bars and restaurants to bakeries, coffee shops and wine bars. You'll also find neighbourhood shortlists, walkable food routes and practical tips for planning your visit.
The Barcelona Food Map
More than 300 carefully selected places saved in one Google Map. Open it on your phone to see what's nearby, wherever you are in the city. The Map is updated monthly with new discoveries, openings and closures.
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Every recommendation is independently selected by Barcelona Food Experience, with no paid placements.