Finding the best Paella in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Paella I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled Manchego cheese with genuine knowledge and the deeply aromatic result was noticeably superior.

Spanish eating culture centres on long social meals rather than quick eating. The winning restaurant had the right a tapas bar in Barcelona feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Estrella Damm beer was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Paella is made properly it's a completely different experience.