• Introduction
• 1. Barcelona
• 2. Brussels
• 3. Hanoi
• 4. Las Vegas
• 5. Lyon
• 6. New York
• 7. Rome
• 8. San Francisco
• 9. Tokyo
• 10. Vancouver

Barcelona

As the only city outside of France to have been awarded the prestigious Gourmande award, Barcelona, with its 10,000+ restaurants and nine Michelin stars, is undoubtedly the Mediterranean’s culinary capital. Centered on a Mediterranean diet of olive oil and fresh seafood, the distinctive traditional Catalan cuisine is what truly sets this Spanish city apart, with hearty dishes showcasing an interesting mélange of locally produced, seasonal ingredients. Barcelonans consider dining as a main event: a heavy lunch is served between 2 and 4pm; a light dinner follows later at night after 9pm. Should you have a snack attack in between, head straight to one of the ubiquitous tapas bars where traditional and creative Spanish small plates are served in trendy settings. For some of the best bites in Barcelona you’ll need to sniff out some all-time local favorites; don’t miss Ca l'Isidre or Passadis del Pep. Still, no visit to Barcelona is complete without visiting the city’s flagship La Boqueria food market – just off Las Ramblas – where locals hustle and bustle in their quest for top-notch produce.

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