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This tapas bar is a little wooden gem on College Street. Its bar seems to have been carved out of the side of a huge tree, just like its rounded ceiling, where round bottles are enthroned. If he hadn't been dead for almost a century, one would think that Antoni Gaudi had been in charge of the design of the place. So there's no doubt about the atmosphere: we're in Barcelona! As for food, we're in paradise, with all sorts of little dishes, from tapas to pintxos. But the place lends itself just as well, if not better, to outings with friends for a drink.

The chef went to Barcelona for inspiration while meeting renowned chefs including Ferran Adrià. His menu is affected, with several products being imported directly from Spain, including sausages, pork and wines, the majority of which are private Catalan imports carefully selected by the sommelier. Even the Josper oven made the trip from Barcelona, giving an authentic smoky flavour to meats, fish and vegetables. As for the décor, it is both raw and chic, a thousand miles from what is found in the surrounding area.

A new, friendly address, just like the neighborhood. In this unpretentious bar-restaurant, wood and warm colors dominate, and you quickly feel at home. At the helm are true wine and Spanish enthusiasts who have decided to transcribe the Spanish art of living. Tapas to share, like classic patatas bravas and fried squid, but also creations like cheese portobello or tilapia ceviche. The wine list is exclusively natural, organic or biodynamic, with many private imports.