Some new sunglasses, a pretty dress, the ski suit, finding the usual perfume... there are no shortage of reasons to go shopping at La Roca Village, it's always a good time to treat yourself and come see what's new in the windows of the most exclusive stores. But if spending the day outside the city, breathing easy walking through the pedestrian streets that make up this small town, and shopping were not enough of an argument, we must add another good reason to the list of excuses to visit the shopping center, and that is the studied gastronomic proposal offered by its restaurant establishments.
From early morning until 9 p.m., closing time, the possibilities to stop along the way and eat are diverse and very tasty. As Einstein said, "an empty stomach is a bad advisor."
You can start the day with energy in the Secret Garden of Farggi 1957, located at one of the main entrances. There a terrace surrounded by orange trees awaits us with tables of fun colors and an ice cream kiosk that invites us to sit down and start the day with a menu full of options: natural juices, a good espresso coffee or a matcha tea accompanied by salty bagels, pastries which are their specialty, sweet crepes and for the healthier ones, bowls of fresh fruit with yogurt. There are also gluten free options.
Shopping passes the time very quickly, in the middle of the morning it is time to take a break, a stop to have a vermouth, or why not a Spritz, that delicious Italian aperitif that serves wonderfully in the Corso Iluzione gastrobar. An interior inspired by the Italian essence and the retro style of South Beach, with tiled walls, fringed lamps and small, round tables that take us back to the old Sicilian cafes; olives, fries with truffle sauce, Italian cold cuts, savory paninis and freshly made focaccia are the perfect accompaniment to a vermouth, a beer or a prosseco.
Some prefer to take advantage of this moment to have a brunch, at Flax
And at any time, halfway to any place, Izki's cuisine is a good option. This street food, open on all four sides, is especially designed for lovers of Asian flavors, chicken and beef noodles, vegetable, shrimp and duck dumplings, shrimp and seafood shu-mai, and the delicious Japanese edamame pods complete its letter.
And it is not possible to leave without spending a little afternoon at Atmósferas Mordisco by Rosa Esteva. Located in the central area of the village, its interior room is reminiscent of the first Mordisco located in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample. Their philosophy remains the same, preparing classic dishes with a special touch in a relaxed environment, whether indoors or outdoors, on the open terrace under a reed, surrounded by flowers and vines and under a very special light. It is the ideal time to enjoy a glass of wine, cava or champagne, or a cocktail designed by Javier de la Muelas, which can be accompanied by crusty bread with tomato and a good Iberian ham, or better, something sweet, maybe cheesecake or tiramisu.
