Restaurant Journal: Paella

I have eaten enough dishes to decide whether I like Catalan or Spanish food; I can’t really say that I like either of them. There are some dishes I absolutely enjoy and then there are others I find quite repulsive. The best Spanish plate that I have had in Barcelona was down in Barceloneta at a restaurant called Barca. The plate that I ordered was the Seafood Paella with a coca-cola on the side. When they brought out the paella I could not believe my eyes at how big the dish was; it could have easy fed a family of four. I dug in and found out that I really did not know and still do not know the proper way of eating shrimp. Usually every time I eat shrimp in America the tail is not attached to the body, but When in Barcelona do as the Barcelonans do. It took me about an hour or so to take down my whole plate but at the end I was very satisfied with what I had just conquered. I can’t really say what my favorite Catalan dish is because I really do not know too many; however, the Catalan delicacy has awesome tapas. Going to the bar and feasting on these delicious tapas while enjoying a cold beer is tradition not only for me but for all in Barcelona. Tapa hopping is a very common thing to do, not only does it give you a chance to try multiple tapas but it gives you a reason to get drunk. I never really got a chance to eat high quality Spanish food; you will have to pay out the ass for a nice meal. I’m not talking about a fifty euro meal; it will cost about a hundred euros for a fish plate not to mention a bottle of wine or some other type of alcoholic drink. In conclusion I know that Spain is well known for having the best restaurants; nevertheless, I do not prefer Spanish food over Catalan or vice versa, I actually would rather have Italian, Chinese, or Mexican cuisine.