The Florentine
Where? The Florentine (Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain) Map Menu
When? Saturday January 20, 2024
Who? Me
Food Style? Brunch
It’s a bit chillier today, only 13C and very slightly breezy so it feels colder than that, but it’s still pleasant and sunny outside. I’ve already had my morning suizo so now I’m having a late brunch in Poblenou. As tempting as it is to try Eggs Benedict with Iberian Jamon or “Barcelona style” with mozzarella and pesto, I’ve gone for a traditional eggs benny with bacon, and a simple green tea.
Mains
Eggs Benedict: with smoked bacon
I have to eat it quick or it’ll get cold, but that hollandaise and perfectly poached egg combo is sumptuous. The potatoes helped to soak up any excess sauce; as far as eggs bennies go, this was pretty decent. As I was eating, it suddenly occurred to me why I had been craving bacon for the past few hours - today is a porkada, a celebration of pork in the suburb I’ve been staying it. There was a parade with pig statues that were being wheeled about, and they ended up at the market where the riders on top of the pigs tossed jamon into each others’ mouths. I was fortunate enough to catch this as I was walking home, I love randomly coming across strange and wonderful experiences like that.
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