February 27, 2004The yummy edition
Art
CCCB
This week the CCCB is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. It will be open and free all weekend. Don't miss BAMAKO Contemporary African Photography. The European Savage opened last week. It is open from 11am open until 8pm Saturday and 7pm Sunday. www.cccb.org free
DALI at Caixaforum until May 23. Don't miss it. But it is crowded. I'd suggest trying early on a weekday, opening hour on a weekend, or during lunch time. free link
Restaurants
(prices are estimated per person with wine)Menage a Trois offers a wonderful menu of unique combinations prepared really well for under 9euros. It is located in the plaza Vila de Madrid on the opposite corner from Decathlon not far off the Ramblas with a terrace, bar, and dining room. Hip ambiance, cocina de mercado. 93.301.5542
La Botiga on Av. Josep Tarradellas, 155 is a cloth napkin catalan restaurant for a reasonable price. You can eat a fancy-ish meal 12-24euros. Wheelchair accessible cozy downstairs. Not far from Avenida de Sarria and Francis Masia 93.410.2704
Silvestre is beautiful, fancy, incredible cocina de mercado with great service. Wonderful for a romantic dinner, its located just below Via Agusta on Santalo, 101. Reservations are a must 93.241.4031. 25-30euros per person.
El Asador de Patrico. For family style traditional calcots, fish, anything grilled, right on the beach in Castelldefels. Tables inside and out. Make a reservation for a weekend table. A fun place to take a group of people for calcots. 93.664.3298. 20-28euros
Julius. All class. On San Joan de Borbo 66, not far from the beach. Very chic. Incredible presentation. Great services. Tables in the sun. They focus on little fish and seafood, as well as rice dishes. their secret is very shallow paella pans which make it so flavorful. 30-45euros. Barceloneta. 93.224.7035
Taktika Berri. c/Valencia 169 for incredible basque tapas. Or a pricey sit down meal, but only with reservations way ahead of time 93.453.4759. Closed Saturday nights.
El Hostal de Rita c/ Arago 279 near Paseo de Gracia is supposed to be very good and not not too expensive. 93.487.2376. about 15euros.
Shopping
Check out Lefties, on Pelayo with Plaza Universidad. Its a Zara outlet with really cheap prices, and lots of stuff downstairs. It takes some digging through, but there are tons of bargains to be found.
Movie
The Girl with the Pearl Earring La joven de la perla is now out in english at Floridablanca, Les Corts, Verdi, and Icaria. I found both the book and the movie highly enjoyable. The story of Vermeer through the life of his maid.
Moving Sale
And a special note, to one of the Scharf Report's biggest fans...
Good luck Norman!
He's having a moving sale March 4-9th including a TV with video, a DVD player, a work desk, a dresser, a table, kitchen stuff, clothes, books, videos, and more March 4-9th.
If interested email Norman
Happy Hour
The American Society has a NEW Happy Hour Venue. Come meet Bernard, owner of La Abadia, Rosello, 172. Enjoy some free snacks and order wines and beers from only €1.50. Bernard and his staff will also be able to make sandwiches / bocadillos and other foods for those hungry people who want something a little more filling.
• Date: Every Wednesday night
• Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
• Where: La Abadia, Rosello 172
• Open to members and potential members
Upcoming
Eric Clapton March 24 at 21.30 h. at Palau Sant Jordi
Ojo EEUU (for US Citizens)
Democrats Abroad chapter in Spain is helping elect a Democratic President in 2004 email daspain@fastmail.fm for more info.
Regulars
Sushi Jam Sessions at LOCAL BAR in the Born. C/ Ases 7 held every Thursday at 10:30pm. free
Links
expatica.com for expats in Spain
harpers.org/ good stuff
bushin30seconds.org/ Why you should vote democrat.
Check out past reports with great information.
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Hasta la próxima,
christinechristine@theweddingteam.com
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