The tiny, winding, dark streets, grand, tree-lined paseos and intimate, ancient squares keep beckoning me back to Barcelona. On every street, around every corner, in every neighborhood, there is a magnificent juxtaposition of old and new, ancient and modern, traditional and cutting edge. This is a city and people that both celebrate and are inspired by their rich heritage. Barcelona is a city and people that inspire its visitors to celebrate and become immersed in its rich heritage.

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There is something about the food in Barcelona that just makes me feel good – good in the sense of comfort food. Even at the most sophisticated restaurants, there is quality that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. This should not be misconstrued to sound like I am comparing the food in Barcelona to American comfort food, which can be stodgy and heavy. To the contrary, the food experience in Barcelona is fresh and beguiling with flavors being the main headline. The key example of that it Pa amb Tomàquet, bread with tomato, garlic, olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.

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