Luxury Link Lifestyle Spring 2014 | Page 24

Barcelona As the second-largest city in Spain and capital of the semi-autonomous Catalonia region – also serving as one of Europe’s principle seaports – Barcelona is a culinary delight any time of the year. Catalan cuisine obviously has a rich history with the availability of foreign foods arriving on its shore combined with the rich local ingredients from the mountains and sea. Spring and summer launches an exciting vigor to the culinary scene in Barcelona; bringing together the traditional dishes with the modern and experiential techniques, but all based on the Mediterranean ideals of fresh and local. painstakingly fresh and eclectic menus After taking in Barcelona’s architectural wonders like Gaudi’s Modernist masterpieces and the Gran Teatre del Liceu by day, at night an exquisite dazzle guests each night culinary experience awaits your discovery at Dos Cielos, the pride of the Meliá Barcelona Sky. Many view Dos Cielos as being twice as good as its competitors by bringing twice the star power to the menu with Michelin star-rated chefs who just happen to be brothers, Sergio and Javier Torres. Their painstakingly fresh and eclectic menus dazzle guests each night, while maintaining the traditions that have made Barcelona a leading gastronomic destination in Europe. Situated on the 24th floor, Dos Cielos diners find themselves mesmerized by tantalizing views of the Mediterranean, the mountains and the impressive Barcelona cityscape. The brothers’ imaginative haute cuisine — together with an attentive team and breathtaking views — have earned the restaurant a Michelin star, and was voted Best Restaurant of the Year by the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy. Their love for local ingredients has also lead to the brothers cultivating an impressive organic herb garden on the roof of the hotel and a new sister restaurant, DO2, in the lower level of the hotel where they use the freshest Mediterranean ingredients to create homestyle comfort food for guests. 24 LUXURY LINK LIFESTYLE