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Barcel-Ownin' It!

3/17/2019

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Barcelona is a very international and progressive city! There are a lot of tourist attractions, mostly centered around the famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi's work. If you're looking for nightlife, this city sports a very late, loud and fun scene! It is unfortunately also the pickpocket capital of the world, so keep your belongings close (especially at popular tourist attractions). A few items to mention, in no particular order:

- tomato/tomato paste goes on almost everything, pa amb tomàquet (tomato bread) being one of the most traditional and popular dishes
- people may call you "tío" (uncle) or "tía" (aunt), usually in an endearing way that can be translated as "buddy" or "friend"
- The primary language is Catalán, but everyone speaks Spanish
- The Spanish spoken in Barcelona rises and falls throughout words, giving it a melodic feel

Let's talk about food, drinks, and where you should get them:

TAPAS:
- Nou Can Codina - try the croquetas
- Vinitus - eat the Spanish Omellete
- La Pepita - get the Pepita Napolitana and the pa amb tomàquet (tomato bread)
- Quimet & Quimet - order whatever you want, this place is too good to have anything bad on the menu!
- Sasha - don't miss the nachos and chips with guacamole
- try patatas bravas -- each spot has it's own version of this well-known dish

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN:
- Quinoa
- El Trocadero

PIZZA:
- Pizzeria La Strada - the margherita pizza is wonderful, as is the calzone (which is opened up after cooked, and arugula and cheese are then placed inside)

CAFES:
- Pans Cafe - don't miss the Mozzarella Pesto Bocadillo (sandwich)
- 365 Cafe (chain) - try the cafe latte, it is phenomenal!
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