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.
Posted by Jeremy at 11:22am on Thursday March 7, 2024 :: 0 comments :: 
Little Fern
Where? Little Fern (Poblenou, Barcelona, Spain) Map Menu
When? Sunday January 14, 2024
Who? Me
Food Style? Brunch
It’s such a good day, I’m in a tank top walking around Poblenou in Barcelona and I’ve just come back from the beach. Little Fern is run by a couple from Catalonia but who spent a good deal of time living and falling in love with New Zealand. The cafe is bustling with people on this beautiful Sunday afternoon and because I’m by myself, I get a seat quickly. 
I’ve started off with a house-made hibiscus lemonade, sweet and refreshing on what feels like summery weather.
Mains
Harissa scramble: Free-range soft scrambled eggs with a house salsa (roasted tomato, red pepper, harissa), avocado, sumac za’atar and grated pecorino. Served on toasted sourdough.
It’s vegetarian, but it looks damn good and I don’t want to walk around the city feeling super bloated. That salsa is amazing, there’s so much flavour packed into that. The eggs are silky and smooth, and the sourdough perfectly crispy. Everything is beautifully seasoned, and it’s one of those vegetarian dishes that really makes you feel so satisfied that you don’t need meat. It would still be good with some bacon though, but I’m happy as it is.
Posted by Jeremy at 10:21am on Thursday March 7, 2024 :: 0 comments ::