Barcelona is a city that easily succumbs to trends. We’ve spent months chasing the latest trendy croissant, standing in endless lines for a specialty coffee, or searching for the latest spot serving that viral dessert flooding Instagram. However, sometimes the body doesn’t crave avant-garde cuisine or spherifications, but something much more down-to-earth, more authentic, and—why not say it—much more “ours.”
If you’ve ever felt that the entertainment world is a jungle or that your career needs a boost from Belinda Washington, you’ll understand perfectly why this event is relevant. The iconic talent agent Paquita Salas, a central figure in Spain’s TV series culture created by Los Javis, has inspired a culinary tour coming to Barcelona to celebrate her favorite pairing.
Until April 26, a total of 11 establishments across the city are joining a national initiative that brings together two pillars of traditional leisure: crispy pork cracklings and Larios gin and tonic. It’s the embodiment of that phrase that’s already a mantra for many: “If life gives you lemons, pour yourself a Larios.” The initiative aims to recreate that bar-counter haven where problems are solved with a generous serving of well-fried pork belly and a tall glass of tonic water with a slice of orange.
Where to find the tapa that has the head of PS Management obsessed
The route isn’t limited to just our city, as it extends to 65 other venues spread across Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, and Seville, proving that the passion for “vintage” and authenticity is a global phenomenon. In Barcelona, the selected venues maintain that cozy, familiar bar vibe where you could easily find Magüi trying to decipher an email while Paquita enjoys a snack.
Spots like Bareto, Olimpics Bar, Priscilla Café, Pink Corner, Fever, Elvira, Lacarra, Cinemateca, Bar Veni, La Beberoteca, and Café Berlín are must-visit stops for anyone wanting to experience the full PS Management vibe. It’s an opportunity to slow down the city’s pace and enjoy a pairing that, though it may seem like something from another era, fits perfectly with the roguish rhythm of Barcelona’s neighborhoods.
