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Hi all,

being a bit of a foodie i have to say that spanish food markets are some of the best.
I found a great article on la Boquer�a in barcelona.

observer article

i can smell the trufas from here! Big Grin


to pa'lante
 
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Thanks, Joquecalor,
Wonderfully sinful article! I love the freshness of the grocers in Madrid. You know what you are buying when you cna pick up a trucha and look over its teeth!



 
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La Boqueria is one of the greatest markets in the world. The one in Valencia is no slouch either. Ditto for the combination of markets in San Sebastian: San Martin & La Brecha. While not of the same scope, I also like the ones in Cadiz, Sanlucar and Logro�o. Careful in Valladolid, though, where I was stopped from taking photographs of the market by a Gestapo-like character, whom apparently no one has told that Franco is still dead!!


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Hey Gerry,
Maybe he is a cousin of the Soup Nazi in New York City! :jeje: :cheers:



 
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Aaaaaaahhhh yes, La Boqueria!!! A great time strolling through when I visit BCN.

Word to the wise, stay off the "path most taken" (the main aisles of the market) as they will R-I-P you off!!!

Was there last summer and a stand right at the sttart of the market wanted 6� for a kilo of nectarines Eeker

I walked around 2 or 3 corners and down othr aisles and goe the same fruit for under 2�/kilo.

Saludos,
jer...


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