Barcelona boasts some brilliant fresh food markets, including the famous (although now very touristy) La Boqueria on Las Ramblas, Santa Caterina in El Born, Barceloneta in the neighbourhood of the same name, and Mercat de la Liberta in Gracia, the barrio where we’re staying. There are also excellent supermercados in the basements of El Corte … Read more
“Will you be having one of these parties at every destination you visit?” was the most common question we fielded at our buzzy Grantourismo launch party in London on Thursday night. Maybe. For us, entertaining when we’re away is one of the most fun things to do in a holiday rental. And it is something … Read more
A London foodie walk introduces us to a new breed of passionate purveyors of local produce, specialty food ingredients and gourmet products, from artisanal cheese shops and coffee and spice stores to an Italian-style delicatessen brimming with handmade sausages and salamis. A London foodie walk was just what I needed. After watching the documentary Food, Inc. … Read more