Food shopping in Barcelona
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Caelum
Centuries of heavenly gastronomic tradition from across Spain are concentrated in this exquisite medieval space in the heart of the city. Sweets (such as the irresistible marzipan from Toledo) made by nuns in convents across the country make their way to this den of delicacies. You can sip on a tea down in the medieval basement from 3.30pm to closing time, Tuesday to Sunday.
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Papabubble
It feels like a step into another era in this candy store, where they make up pots of rainbow-coloured boiled lollies, just like some of us remember from corner-store days as kids. Watch the sticky sweets being made before your eyes. For all its apparent timelessness, this is a relatively new venture. Started by Australians in Barcelona, this sweet reminiscence now has shops in Amsterdam, New York, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo.
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Xocoa
Shield your eyes from the ultrabright rose-and-white decor and prepare yourself for a different kind of chocolate. Carefully arranged inside this den of dental devilry are ranks and ranks of original chocolate bars, chocolates stuffed with sweet stuff, gooey pastries and more. It has eight other branches scattered about town.
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La Botifarreria
As they say, ‘sausages with imagination’! Although this delightful deli sells all sorts of cheeses, hams, fresh hamburger patties, snacks and other goodies, the mainstay is an astounding variety of handcrafted sausages. Not just the pork variety, but stuffed with anything from green pepper and whiskey to apple curry!
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Olisoliva
Inside the Mercat de Santa Caterina, this simple, glassed-in store is stacked with olive oils and vinegars from all over Spain. Taste some of the products before deciding. Some of the best olive oils come from southern Spain. The range of vinegars is astounding too.
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Cacao Sampaka
Chocoholics will be convinced they have died and passed on to a better place. Load up in the shop or head for the bar out the back where you can have a classic xocolata calenta (hot chocolate) and munch on exquisite chocolate cakes, tarts, ice cream, sweets and sandwiches.
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Tot Formatge
On entering, the aromas of an international assembly of fine cheeses waft towards you. Little platters are scattered about with samples of a handful of the store’s products, which together form a bright display of the best of local and European cheeses.
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Hofmann Pastisseria
With old timber cabinets, this bite-sized gourmet patisserie has an air of timelessness, although it is quite new. Choose between jars of delicious chocolates, the day’s croissants and more dangerous pastries, or an array of cakes and other sweets.
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Syngluten
Those with a gluten intolerance can find eating out in any town a problem. In Barcelona you get your hands on all sorts of snacks and products and put together your own meals at Syngluten in the Diagonal Mar shopping mall.
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Olive
Wander into this stone-faced, mock-Gothic building and immerse yourself in an array of olive oils, fragrances, essences, vinegars and even juices. It’s a delightful spot for self-indulgence.
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