We were blown away by our third stop! Quimet & Quimet is family-owned and famous for their unique and tasty creations! Paired with a glass of chilled white wine - (a necessity since it is tapas) - we enjoyed two montaditos (which is a small, open-faced sandwich) that were made right before our eyes. Both are served warm, and really have a “comfort food” vibe. With a glass of wine in hand, we sampled a gooey chicken croquette and spicy bomba. In the evening, you will see restaurants with platters of pinxos lining their bar, and folks get to choose what they want, and the restaurant generally counts the number of toothpicks and/or dishes at the end to tally your bill. They are simply tapas that are bite-sized, often held together with a single toothpick. It looks like Curtiss is a fan! We learned about pinxos at our second stop!Īs we warmed up with a lovely glass of red wine, we learned about pinxos (or pinchos).
#PICA PICA FOOD HOW TO#
It’s amazing how we better appreciate the crispy toasted bread now that we know how to rub the bread with garlic and tomato, and add a light drizzle of olive oil - also, it’s super easy and can be something you make at home with friends when you return from your travels. It was awesome to learn from Esther how to prepare it. Nearly every restaurant you’ll visit in Barcelona will serve you tomato bread at the beginning of the meal. Learn how to prepare Catalan tomato bread like a local! From the mushrooms and truffles from the Pyrenees Mountains, to rice fields and fruits in just a bit South, it all sounded amazing. Coming from the United States, we were impressed by the range of products they’re able to grow and make in the Catalonian region. It was really interesting to learn about the various regions of Catalonia, and the foods that come from those areas. Paired with the vermouth, was a platter of local cheeses, fruits, nuts, and preserves. It was unlike anything we’ve tasted before - it was slightly sweet, herby, and almost tasted medicinal (but not in a bad way). The restaurant makes their own and serves the drink with an olive and orange slice.
This vermouth is made with savory herbs, and it’s an appetizing way to tantalize your taste buds at the start of the evening. The vermouth that you may be served is different from another kind of vermouth you know from martinis and such.
With explanations sorted out, we were ready to dine! But first, a little drink to get started…. You can enjoy tapas at restaurants and bars, or at home with the family.
We were already having a blast exploring Barcelona, during the day, who knew we’ve been pica-pica-ing for days and didn’t even realize it!īut why is Barcelona so keen on tapas? Great question! It comes down to being sociable and sharing food with friends. It’s loosely based on the idea of a chicken pecking a little here and little there. Getting down to the bottom of a pica-pica!Īs we sit down to enjoy our first stop of the tapas four, Esther shares with us where the name pica-pica comes from. As we knew from a previous Context food tour in Paris, it’s best to come hungry! Seriously!Įsther set the stage for an evening of Catalan food and tradition at our first stop! She was waiting for us at the meeting spot in the Poble-Sec neighborhood and quickly set a lively tone for the tour. Our charming guide for the evening was Esther. Also, you’ll receive expert suggestions on where to eat in the city! We highly suggest taking this tour - or any of Context food tours - as soon as you arrive in Barcelona, so you can get a better understanding of what locals eat, and why. But what in the world is a pica-pica?!?! With the help of the Barcelona Tapas Tour: Pica-Pica in Poble-Sec Walk by Context Tours, we learned how to pica-pica like a real Catalonian (that is indeed what you call folks from Catalonia!) If you’re like us, you’re rather familiar with tapas, and the joy or sharing small plates with friends over a glass of wine.
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