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El Vaso de Oro

Balboa 6
Barcelona
34-93-319-3098

<p>Nostalgic barrio denizens hold back the clock with the rich, frothy, German-style ale at El Vaso de Oro, a dark, narrow bar where the city's snappiest countermen, in white uniforms with gold epaulets, might break into spontaneous song along with the regulars. Foie gras escalopes are slapped onto griddles like burgers; the patatas bravas—served with both alioli (garlic mayo) and piquant tomato sauce— remain unsurpassed.</p>

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From Food & Wine , MAY 2009

This tapas bar is famous for fast-talking counter-men who deliver crisp potatoes with...MORE>>

– Anya von Bremzen Barcelona

Last updated May 2009

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