As autumn deepens and the air in Barcelona fills with the scent of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes, we celebrate Tots Sants—a time for reflection, remembrance, and sharing comforting seasonal flavors. At Barcelona Cooking, we love how this season transforms the city. The market stalls are piled high with castanyes (chestnuts), ...

When you think of classic Spanish tapas, one ingredient almost always makes its way onto the table: anchovies. But here in Spain, not all anchovies are the same. You’ll often hear two words: anchoas and boquerones. Although they come from the same little fish, their flavor and preparation couldn’t be ...

Every September, Barcelona comes alive for La Mercè, the city’s most iconic festival. Officially celebrated on September 24, it honors Mare de Déu de la Mercè (Our Lady of Mercy), the patron saint credited with protecting the city from plagues and hardship. What began in the 17th century as a ...

Every August, the quiet town of Buñol in the Valencia region transforms into the stage for one of Spain’s most colorful celebrations: La Tomatina. Thousands gather in the streets with a single goal in mind: throwing tomatoes at one another until the town square is painted red. The origins of La ...

If you have already picked over the usual patatas bravas and croquetas, or you have been living in Spain long enough to yawn at the standard tapas lineup, this curated list will wake up your appetite. These ten tapas less traveled appear on many everyday Barcelona bar menus yet still ...