Where were you born?
In Barcelona.
Where do you live?
In Sant Gervasi, an uptown neighbourhood.
What’s best about your neighbourhood?
It is very peaceful and it
is close to Tibidabo mountain.
Which is your favourite area of Barcelona?
Sant Gervasi, where I live,
and Gràcia, where my studio is located.
If money was no object, where would you live?
Apart from Barcelona, I
would love to live in Tokyo.
Which are your favourite Barcelona stores?
For fashion I really like
Spanish designer Lydia Delgado’s boutique on Minerva, Josep Font’s store on
Provença and Menchén Tomás on Rec, close to the Port Olimpic. Vinçon on Passeig
de Gràcia is a must for any furniture lover and Arkitektura on Vía Augusta
is for those with very modern and minimalist preferences.
Which are your favourite restaurants in the city?
I recommend Mordisco, from
the famous Tragaluz restaurateur group. It is located on Paseo de la Concepción
and is perfect for a quick and fresh lunch. My other favourite is Bar Cherpi on
Moragas, where I usually go on Saturday, with an excellent homemade menu.
Do you have a favourite local pub?
Bar Mut on Pau Clarís, which has Parisian allure.
Can you recommend any local dishes to try?
Bacalao con samfaina, cod with a
delicious vegetable and tomato sauce.
Where do you take out-of-town friends?
For a walk to the Gótico
neighbourhood.
Where are the best views of Barcelona to be seen?
From Tibidabo mountain,
particularly from the Torre de Collserola viewpoint.
How do you like to travel around the city?
In my Smart car, perfect for
parking anywhere.
Which is the Barcelona’s best building?
I love La Pedrera.
And which do you think is the city’s best museum?
MACBA, the museum of modern art.
Any advice for visitors?
Lose yourself in all the
neighbourhoods.
Can you recommend any good hotels?
Hotel Omm on Passeig de Gràcia is really cool and well
located.
Where do you like to take a break?
Carretera de les Aigues next
to Collserola park for a walk or La Barceloneta beach to meditate.
What can’t you live without?
Being close to the sea.
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