"Slightly more upscale than your average vermutería, Varmuteo delivers la hora del vermut with a sense of occasion. The space feels refined yet relaxed, with ornate molding on the walls and servers in pressed collared shirts, but the focus remains firmly on vermut. There are over 20 varieties and a menu of seafood that pairs well with any of them—think plump oysters, house-cured anchovies, and conservas straight from the tin. For something heartier, go for the fricandó, a slow-cooked Catalan beef stew. And if the vermut hasn’t satisfied your need for something sweet, their silky flan with a deeply caramelized top will." - david neimanis