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cuisine is as varied as the city itself. The food and drink has
been influenced over the centuries by several cultures including
Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs. The spices, nifty sauces,
oils and meats are an indication of this.
Pork
is the most popular meat in Barcelona. Several of the traditional
recipes includes pork. Jamon Serrano which is a leg of ham cured
and then hung out to dry a common sight in stores and restaurants.
The Spanish love bacon, longanissa, and chorizo.
Purchase Spanish Cuisine Online!
 La Tienda's online Spanish food market offers a great selection of imported Spanish food products that cannot always be found at your local grocery store. One of their best products are the Jamon Serrano, Iberico, and the most prized Iberico Bellota which is produced from Iberico pigs that have only been fed acorns their entire lives which produces the most succulent hams. They offer Spanish Chorizo, Manchego cheese, traditional Spanish Paella, a wide variety of Spanish wines, and much more to produce the finest tapas and authentic Spanish meals. Click on the Tienda logo or any of the highlighted Spanish food that you are interested in to view their wonderful offerings online. All products can be ordered and delivered directly to your home.
Most
restaurants in Barcelona serve 'menú del día', which
includes an appetizer, bread, a main dish, dessert, and coffee
or tea. This is an inexpensive way to sample the different dishes.
You
will find a variety of other interesting dishes, typical of the
Spanish food found in and around Barcelona. Tortilla de
patatas, Caldereta de langosta, Lacon con grelos, Fabada, Bacalao
al pil-pil, Marmitako, Escalibada, Paella, Fideua, Cordero asado,
Cocido madrileño, Lentejas, Gazpacho manchego, Pescaito
frito and Dorada a la sal are some of the specialities.
One of the most famous restaurants in the world "El Bulli" is located in Roses, Spain about 90 miles outside Barcelona. The Chef Ferran Adria is known worldwide for his innovative if not science fiction techniques and and has changed the face of modern cuisine.
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