Sleeping
Posted May 20th, 2008 by jbaljkoHostal Goya
Fresh, bright, comfortable, homey. Any of those words would be a good way to describe Hostal Goya.
A recent face-lift gives the boutique-style pension a more elegant feel than what you would expect from its official one-star rating. Many of the 19 rooms, decorated with subdued earth tones and offset with dark accents and modern floral patterns, come with ensuite bathrooms, and some have small balconies. Twelve rooms, based on the bed configurations, cater to individuals, couples and two single people traveling together. The seven principal rooms are bigger and have more of a suite set-up.
Eating
Posted April 11th, 2008 by jbaljkoBuenas Migas
If you're looking for a good cup of cappuccino or want a light snack before or after hitting the pavement, then Buenas Migas won't disappoint. The cozy café serves up fresh, homemade scones, pastries, Spanish tortillas, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and a variety of sweet and savory focaccia. It even sells its own branded jams, lemon curd and other items that make nice gifts. And, I dare you to leave without trying the Chocolate Bomb - it's a chocoholic's dream.
The story goes that owners Patrick and Clare, who hail respectively from Genoa, Italy and Cornwall, England, studied the art of focaccia bread making in Genoa, the city that brought the world delectable flat, oven-baked bread usually topped with olive oil, salt and an array of herbs. They settled in Barcelona and brought these traditional recipes with them. The first Buenas Migas opened in 1998, and now there are seven sites around the city, including ones near the Cathedral and MACBA (Barcelona's Museum of Contemporary Art); along the main drags of Passeig de Gràcia and Diagonal, and a stone's throw from Barceloneta's beach.
Eating
Posted April 29th, 2008 by jbaljkoLactuca
Just because you're on the go, doesn't mean you can't have lunch. Lactuca makes it even easier to get a fast, healthy and filling meal with its all-you-can- eat, fixed price lunch and dinner buffets. It even has take-away if you're really in a rush.
There's a little bit of everything on the buffet line, and even the pickiest of eaters will find something. For salads, you'll usually have a pick of waldorf, green bean, Russian, pasta and Caesar. The pasta and pizza selections are basic, but satisfying. Hot plate specials, such butifarra (pork sausages with spices), cod and beef stew, frequently make appearances on the daily menu board, too.
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