Planet Food - Barcelona

Barcelona, the historic capital of Catalonia has a vibrant metropolis, brimming with culture and a cuisine infused with the history of Greek, Romans and Arab civilisations. Planet Food is a true taste of the exotic! Follow our travelers as they take you on a culinary journey exploring food cultures in some of the world s most delicious destinations, from the world s biggest fish market in Japan to the bustling food markets beneath the Acropolis. Get behind-the-scenes info, features, food festivals and tasty insider tips. Seasoned food expert Angela May visits Barcelona taking in uber trendy bar Inopia then meets with chocolatier Enric Rovira and learns how to successfully construct an exquisite Gaudiesque chocolate tower at his workshop. She then journeys to the region of Rioja where we visit its outrageous wine festival where thousands of participants shower and drench each other in wine. Finally she travels north to the Basque region where we visit the restaurant of one of Northern Spain's most famous chefs.