Whilst the food at Rosa Maria Esteva’s Tragaluz establishments has always been a bit predictable, it’s the buzzing scene, hot design, and stylish crowd that diners come for.
With the three Roca brothers (of Celler de Can Roca fame, one of the few restaurants that can give El Bulli a serious challenge for top spot) at the helm at Moo though, the kitchen has been ringing in some serious changes too. Taking on titles of chef, sommelier and patissier, they are already well-noted for matching wines with courses to perfection, but make sure to leave room for a stunning dessert.
While it used to be nearly impossible to locate a decent eatery open in high summer, this year most restaurants have cut short their holiday breaks. And this recent opening hardly closes at all.
At a first glance, it looks like yet another formula-driven place - a formula that includes an interior by Lazaro Rosa-Violán, sushi and, sure enough, cocktails - but, as the name allures to, the fish is what really does set it apart.
The restaurant at Grec is now back and this year opens not only on nights of performances, but lets you enjoy the flame-grilled delights every night until August 2.
Carles Abellán and Jordi Hereu, the mayor, re-opened the legendary place in front of an invited audience, of which many appeared to be regulars from the early stages of the bar that opened for the first time back in 1933.
The place has been restored to its original glory by Moritz and now opens with super chef Carles Abellán overseeing the kitchen with classic Catalan bistro dishes. The original art deco feel has been revived, maintaining many of the original design elements.
