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Food

Can Joan de s’Aigo: Hot Chocolate

Can Joan de S'Aigo

Neighbors meet for a coffee, young couples for a date, and families get together with their kids. Even travelers find their way to do as the locals do. And dip an ensaimada into a cup of hot chocolate. Or indulge in a piece of almond cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The history of Can Joan de s’Aigo started with ice, and sorbets are going strong to this day. On a Saturday afternoon, regulars are often queuing for takeaway ice cream or a couple of ensaimadas that they carry home in big…

Food

Federal Café: Urban Eatery in Pere Garau

Federal Café

The new urban eatery juts out onto Plaça de les Columnes like the bow of a ship. To both sides people are sitting in the open windows, dangling their feet. In no time Federal Café became popular among travelers and local coffee lovers in Pere Garau. Years ago, when Federal opened their first specialty coffee shop in Barcelona, the concept of a place where you can grab a bite at any time of the day was rather unconventional. Today, you find late revelers indulging in a savory breakfast while…