Spanish Delicacies To Snack On In Your Next Business Trip to Barcelona

Are you going to Barcelona for your next business trip? Consider yourself lucky! Not only is the Catalan capital one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it's also home to a lot of delicious delicacies. Like many countries in and around the Mediterranean, Spain is proud of its cuisine. It has many cities travels often consider as 'food capitals,' and Barcelona is one of them. If you're going here for your business travels, don't miss out on their finest dishes and delicacies that you might not eat anywhere else. Or taste as good as the ones in the city. Here are five you shouldn't miss!

 

Calamari and Squid

If you and your client go out to a business lunch or dinner, a common appetizer you might get is the calamari and squid. Of course, to appear courteous to your clients, you'll let them have more than you. However, make sure you get to taste this seafood delicacy yourself. Seafood is, after all, one of Barcelona's specialties. The way they fry their squid, season them, and serve them up with delicious sauce is truly top-notch. Sure, there might be some places at home that also serve this common classic. But the Barcelonian way will always be one of the best! 

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Iberico Ham

Now, you might think: what's the big deal about ham? You've had your fair share of ham sandwiches at home, what makes them in Barcelona different? Two words: Iberico Ham. This isn't your ordinary pig meat! And while they have become common amongst European-traded goods store back home, again, the ones here in the Catalan capital are culinary treasures. True-blue Catalan Iberico Ham is a meaty cold cut that world well with pasta, bread, rice, and other side dishes. It has a certain tangy kick to it that makes it a go-to meaty option for food-lovers visiting Spain. 

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Gazpacho

Now, for some soup! Gazpacho is far from the flavorful tomato and/or pumpkin soups your mom used to make. For one thing, it's often served cold. It's the Spanish savory answer to ice cream of cooling up when the weather outside is just too hot. If there's any heat in this soup, it's the spicy kick courtesy of the red peppers and onions that are part of its ingredients. Mixed with avocado and served with some nice bread, it's the perfect dish to eat while you continue to talk business with your client during your lunch meeting. 

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Manchego Cheese

France might be more well-known for its different types of cheese, but Spain—particularly Barcelona—has their own savory dairy delights. One you ought to not miss and that you would definitely order during a business lunch or dinner is Manchego cheese. Made out of aged sheep's milk, it's a salty and nutty type of cheese that tastes like no other. Considering its origin, it also has a certain lightness to it despite it strong savory flavor. Whether you pair it bread, some Iberico Ham, or include it in many other Spanish dishes, you won't forget this cheese's nutty taste once you've tasted it! 

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Cava

When the work is all done, it's time to celebrate. And in Spain, this means bringing out the best wine. But in Barcelona, in particular, a type of wine that's all too common and beloved here is Cava wine. A sweet and sparkly white that can rival event eh finest champagnes of other countries', this often serves as the best celebratory beverage after a job well done! European liqueur like this don't always lean on the sweet side, but this does. And that alone should inspire your curiosity into trying it before you leave the city and head back home! 

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Beyond its artistic facade and passionate culture. Barcelona has a few surprises in the culinary department as well. And when you get fortunate enough to visit the city on your next business trip, make sure you try and taste their special delicacies! Your taste buds will love you for it!