our most memorable meal in spain

our most memorable meal in spain was definitely 

los caracoles. WOW. it was a trip back in time and

so authentic to the spain experience! it had been

recommended to us for when we visited barcelona,

so we were happy that the great owners wanted

to have us come do a feature! this restaurant has been

in the family for years, and has been passed down through
the bofarull family. it began as a tavern in 1835 and
is one of the best known restaurants in barcelona.
it is a little touristy, but in a good way...like
carnegie deli in NYC. it is a charming, historical
place you don't want to miss in barcelona!

^^ the picture behind chase is of the owner's 

father + grandfather..and now she owns it

with her brother! love the family tie.

they sat us at that same "head" table!

when you enter the restaurant, you

walk straight through their kitchen!

you can feel the heat from the stoves, and

all the chefs say hello as you pass. 

so fun, different, and memorable.

^^ fresh seafood, yes please.

^^ it's the coziest restaurant, because it used to

be an old house so they just made all the rooms 

into seating...so you walk up windy staircases, into

little rooms, they just keep appearing! i loved it.

^^ of course, had to get paella in spain!

los caracoles makes such a good version.

^^ more fish!

^^ the snails, one of their signature dishes...eek!

confession: we didn't try this...haha just can't!

^^ garlic shrimp. my favorite.

the owner told us that whenever

lenny kravitz is in barcelona he

orders this to-go! :)

^^ i told you, you get the real experience

here -- loved these musicians and listened

to them play all throughout dinner!

^^ paella in process!

^^ they fire roast all the chicken right

at the entry of the restaurant..so good!

^^ magical environment

^^ BEST fresh pineapple for dessert

plus, crème brûlée.

they took me back and let me help make it!

^^ our great waiter

there's something great about watching them

cook your food the entire time -- it makes

you appreciate it after seeing all the work!

   

^^ lastly, we are not alone in loving this place.

they have the walls covered with frames of

famous people who have visited. above is

the owner with jimmy carter himself! 

 

^^ bon jovi, lenny kravitz, the list goes on...

thank you for the great night!

in spain they start eating dinner

around 9pm every night, so let's

just say we left the restaurant

around midnight...worth it!

^^ haha shout out on the los caracoles facebook!

we left very full so we were happy for

the pretty walk home on la rambla ♥

missing it already!

xo