After a wonderfully amazing morning at
Park Guelle, it was time to get some lunch. Walking through the barrio (neighborhood) of Gracia, and we spotted some people eating open faced
sandwiches. The place piqued our interest although we were looking
for a different restaurant, we eventually came back to Le Nena to try
their food.
The restaurant was quite small, though
typical in size to most restaurants and bars in Spain. There were a
lot of portraits of what appeared to be someone’s family. There was
a shelf that ran throughout the entire seating area and a variety of
board games were placed on them. Though no one was playing any games
at the time, I assume that they were fair game. The restaurant wasn’t
crowded but it was busy with groups of friends, lunch time regulars,
and a woman painting at one of the tables.
What I really loved about this
restaurant was that they had a piano in the corner of the place. I
asked the woman running the place if it was a decoration and she said
no, then asked if I could play. When I responded yes, she said,
“Well, I’ll turn down the music then”. The place was previously
playing some Buddie Holiday, which was turned down as I sat down. I
hadn’t played piano in over six months, so I welcomed the
opportunity to play some songs.
Le Nena was a great little restaurant
with excellent food and a neighborly vibe. Because Barcelona is such
a touristy city, it can be difficult to find unpretentious and
non-touristy restaurants. However, just like Le Nena, I’m sure they
exist in great number, tucked in the various barrios (neighborhoods)
of Barcelona.
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