Where Chefs Eat on Vacation: Gregory Gourdet's Seafood-Filled Week in Barcelona | Condé Nast Traveler
"My favorite tapas bar is this place called El Xampanyet. I go every time I'm in Barcelona, and it's usually my first stop. It's always packed. There's usually a line but it moves pretty quickly. And the service is extremely fast, whether they put you in the front or back, or you're standing at a booth. They have a huge selection of seafood: anchovies—I love anchovies—clams, mussels. There's also chickpeas sautéed with pork, and classics like tortilla. It's the epitome of really delicious, simple Spanish food. And the staff is friendly—they all clap when they get a tip, so be sure to tip."
