BARCELONA. RESTAURANTS & MORE

When the sun goes down, Spain's culinary culture comes alive; the Catalanslike to enjoy their meals late into the night, to the surprise of manyforeigners who are not accustomed to eating dinner as late as 11 p.m. oreven midnight. But they quickly become accustomed to this very relaxed wayof life, having learned to enjoy a siesta in the afternoon when all theshops are closed. A favorite way to usher in the evening hours is to visita classic tapas bar such as TapaÇ24 or Cervecería El Vaso de Oro, wherefresh, simple, and delicious nibbles can be had while sipping a coldcerveza. When your appetite is in full swing and the hour grows late,choose from our restaurant recommendations such as 7 Portes, the oldesteatery in the city, or the very glamorous Noti. If after-dinner drinks arein order, be sure to visit Bar Gimlet for cocktails and jazz. And forgetabout that diet: you must try the scrumptiously sweet suizos and churrosat Granja La Pallaresa!