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Paula Mourenza

Paula Mourenza

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Born in the Albariño wine region, insider Paula has lived and worked in Barcelona since 2000 with professional experiences ranging from creative consultant to copywriting. Since 2010, she has led the Culinary Backstreets team as a restaurant critic, experience designer and culinary walk leader. Her work has been featured in USA Today and other major publications as well as National Geographic’s show Top Tables, Top Cities.

Recent stories by Paula Mourenza

February 5, 2021

Taberna Noroeste: Travel by Tapas

Barcelona |
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Barcelona -- Born right before the Covid-19 storm, Taberna Noroeste opened its doors in February 2020, mere weeks before the pandemic hit Spain and strict confinement measures forced them to close. It was a turn of events that spelled disaster for many established restaurants and food businesses, let alone one that was brand new. Read more
January 6, 2021

Tortell de Reis: Of Beans and Kings

Barcelona |
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Barcelona -- Today is Día de Reyes (Kings’ Day), also known as Epiphany, and in Catalonia, as in many places with Catholic traditions, we celebrate the Magis’ visit to the baby Jesus with a tortell de reis (roscón de reyes in Spanish), or kings’ cake. Read more
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