Tuesday, March 18, 2008
left from the east midlands airport today at 1550. Ryanair wasn't bad at all, save the very bitchy ticket information lady who well.was very bitchy...
:)
arrived at the Girona Airport...and was struck by...the smell of horse crap!
dont know why it smelt that way...but it did.took the bus right into the heart of Barcelona..and into Hotel Principal. Very nice hotel. Call us bratty but i dont care!there's wireless!
:)I was starving by then..and we had absolutely no idea where to go. Our hotel is situated near the la ramblas, BUT in quite a dodgy and quiet area. Asking the concierge for restaurant suggestions was one of the best decisions we made so far lol. He directed us to this place : Les Quinze Nits.
Economical a.k.a KIAMSIAP ppl, don't be put off by the poshness of the surroundings or its name. It really is a great bargain, with the most expensive dish being about 10 euro or so..
I do have tons of pictures, but Nat's camera doesn't have a cable so...it'll have to come later.
I recommend the Calamars Andalusa (fried calamarii) for starters...
I had the Llom de Bacalla ( codfish with burnt garlic sauce) for the Main. I tell you. This Dish. o.m.g. I even ate the veggies!!!!!!(that should tell you how good the food was because I NEVER eat veggies) The fish was done perfectly, not too dry or too raw..
Kshen had the Salma Planxa Laminas (grilled salmon with courgettes). The salmon was sooo fresh and grilled just so the fish was still tender..add the cucumber thingies (yes I ate them too) and..whoo hoo.fish heaven for fish lovers.
Natalie had the Spanish local favourite, the Mar I Montanya Mand. (meatballs and squid in squid ink) Before you go *ewwww*..it's not as disgusting as it sounds.. neither does it look disgusting. The meatballs put the Ikea swedish meatballs to SHAMEEE. The meat was rolled up very loosely so the meatballs come loose in your mouth at first chew..The squid was super fresh, and even though squid isn't really what I'd go for, Squidlovers!this dish is a must-try.
Now comes dessert...
*looks blissfully into nothingness*
phwoar..
I had the Catulayan dessert; nougat with ice cream and custard and melted chocolate.....omigod.
HEAVEN.
seriously Im not exaggerating. Even Kshen, who is very hard to please, paused and closed his eyes, smiling at the first mouthful.
We thought that it would be very "jelak"..but NOPE. I wanted more.and.more.and.more.
Nyums.
Gastronomy's heaven.
Natalie had Profiteroles and cream, something quite normal, but by now I think you would have guessed that this restaurant was made to impress *looks blissfully into nothingness again*
Yes yes. Our first meal in spain - our opening ceremony - was, indeed the most perfect for the three of us. We wouldnt have it any other way. mmmmmmm.
:)
I wish we had the pictures.
But they will come later...or on Facebook.
Gotta go look for stuff to see tomorrow.
Lips! seriously! you have to go to that restaurant!!!
ok thanks bye!
Buenos noches!
xoxo
enz:)
