...because of the new and sumptuous El Nacional...

 

Located down a little laneway off Paseo de Gracia, El Nacional- once a run-down car parking space- has been remodelled as the new glamorous and innovative place to have a coffee, to have a wine or to dine. There are a variety of different zones within the space - 4 restaurants and 4 bars - offering a variety of culinary and drinking options. The industrialist building, which first opened as a Theatre (1870-1900),has also been a fabric factory, a a car dealership and a car parking space, and it now has a new life as a beautiful dining space.

UN BESO: El Nacional, Paseo de Gracia, 24bis, X
http://www.elnacionalbcn.com/ 

... because a winter Sunday is vermut time...

 ...my new project- a tour of vermut bars.  Senyor Vermut, a bustling bar, bursting at 12h on a Sunday because not only the vermut is good but so are the  patatas bravas and  croquetas. 

UN BESO: Senyour Vermut, Carrer de Provença, 85, X

...because of beautiful lit up BCN LLUM 2015...

...beautiful Barcelona lit up for the Festes de Santa Eulàlia; one of the two patron Saints of Barcelona.  Even in the midst of cold winter, Barcelona lights up and celebrates. A trail of lights leads you through the Gotic Quarter and delivers glowing statues, light installations and a sparkling city.

UN BESO: BCN LLUM 2015, X

...because Barcelona is in fashion 080...

...Barcelona is always in fashion but once a year 080Barcelona Fashion Week comes to town and next season is on show! This year it was held in the Maritime Museum and it was a spectacular and historic backdrop for the lastest looks.  

UN BESO: 080 Barcelona Fashion Week 2015, X

...because of the organic winebar, Bar Brutal....

...a restored, cozy, old style bar and bodega that full of atmosphere. It is all about organic and biodynamic wine, both Spanish and European. They have wines by the glass and an extensive list of wines to buy by the bottle. They offer tastings and the staff are happy to help you understand the wines. Great for atmosphere and organic wines.

UN BESO: Bar Brutal, Calle Princesa,14 X

http://www.cancisa.cat/

...because it is beautiful Baqueira time again....

...after Christmas in Australia, it is time to ski again! And Baqueira never disappoints. Located 3.5 hours from Barcelona, in the Val D'Aran, it is stunning and picturesque.....and has a Moet Bar on the slopes!

UN BESO: Baqueira, X