| WEDNESDAY
APRIL 15, 2009 |
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Having
now lived in Barcelona for the better part of
the past decade, I've boiled down the
significance of Semana Santa to the appearance
of chocolate Lindt bunnies in El Corte Inglés,
a week of crappy weather, and the year's
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Not
that our visitors aren't taking their
Easter breaks seriously. Penitence and knee-crawling
comes largely from the Dutch and Brits who've
excessively worshipped at the alter of San Miguel,
processions consist of wallet-less Germans heading
to the police station on Nou de la Rambla, whilst
the only chanting to be heard is by loud Italians.
This is when the tourist-free hoods of Zona
Alta start to look very alluring indeed. And
the arrival of one of the most exciting young
Catalan chefs at one of city's most delightful
summer dining spots only adds to the attraction.
Arriving at Vivanda, a local gem with a solid
cuisine and tables set in a leafy garden deep
in Sarriá, is Jordi Vilá, who
has already earned his first Michelin star at
Alkimia.
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With relatively simple dishes that are
served almost tapas-style in small taster
portions, Jordi's new menu is less
experimental than Alkimia's, but
follows the same gospel of excellent value
for money. Holy Week or not, amen to that.
Vivanda
- new menu now served. Terrace
open.
Mayor de Sarriá 134, Sarriá
- 93 203 1918
Lunch menu EUR 13.50, dinner EUR 30-40.
Tuesday-Sunday (closed Sun night)
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