🇪🇸 Barcelona Foodie Chronicles
"Barcelona felt like the culinary heaven of Europe—or maybe I was just starved after half a year in the UK!" 😂 ✨ Must-Try Spots ✨ 1️⃣ Extra Bar – A hidden gem! 🍳🔥 A tiny tapas bar where the chef works magic on a simple griddle. Razor clams (sweet & fresh), foie gras (buttery with a unique sauce), scallops with pumpkin purée (genius combo). "Every dish hit the spot—no misses, just pure genius!" 🏆 2️⃣ That One Overhyped Korean-Style Spot (Name forgotten) 🚫🌶️ Packed with Korean tourists, but… Grilled peppers (bitter), octopus (rubbery), snails (meh), paella (still undercooked, like most places). "Not worth the hype, sadly." 🙅♂️ 3️⃣ La Pepita – Hip but Hit-or-Miss 🍖 Popular with locals, foie mousse (🌟) was a standout. Steak (overcooked & tough—big miss). "Solid, but not flawless." 🤷♀️ 4️⃣ Random Tossa de Mar Restaurant 🏖️ Tourist prices, but no disasters. "Safe, but not mind-blowing." 5️⃣ Driver’s Secret Local Pick 🚗🍻 A no-frills "home-style" joint where locals eat. Fried pig ears (crispy but heavy), mussels (fresh but bland), octopus (tender!), grilled peppers (finally, not bitter!). "Like a Spanish grandma’s cooking—simple but comforting." 👵 🛒 Market Standouts La Boqueria 🦪 Oysters (sweet & fresh—best I tried!). Santa Caterina Market 🍤 Red prawns (juicy!), jamón (top-tier), fewer crowds than Boqueria. Final Verdict "Barcelona’s food scene is a mix of hidden gems, overrated traps, and market treasures—but when it’s good, it’s UNREAL." 🤤🇪🇸 #BarcelonaEats #FoodieHeaven