{"id":2850,"date":"2017-02-02T10:23:36","date_gmt":"2017-02-02T10:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bonplan_en.anakena.info\/?p=2850"},"modified":"2020-03-23T16:23:11","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T15:23:11","slug":"espai-mescladis-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/espai-mescladis-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"Espai Mesclad\u00eds: a cocktail of cultures and ethical treats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting lost in the little side streets of the Old Town (not on purpose, this time) can have advantages, in the form of unexpected finds. Our latest is Espai Mesclad&iacute;s, a not-for-profit social restaurant, hidden away on the Carrer dels Carders in one of the quieter, less touristy areas of the Born.<\/p>\n<h2>Espai Mesclad&iacute;s: a great idea in an unusual space<\/h2>\n<p>\nThis open-air space, set up following an initiative from the <em>Fundaci&oacute; Ciutadania Multicultural<\/em>, aims to promote the socio-professional integration of both immigrants and locals in precarious situations through food. It&#8217;s been a runaway success!<\/p>\n<p>Mesclad&iacute;s (&#8220;mixture&#8221;) is truly focused on helping those in need. Food is an excellent means of communication and a medium for social and intercultural development. In the words of its creators, &#8220;difference should be a virtue, and diversity should create opportunity&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5515 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis.jpg\" alt=\"espai mescladis terrace \" width=\"628\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The whole place screams &#8220;diversity&#8221;, from the mismatched tables and chairs to waiting staff from around the world, not forgetting the menu, which offers a vast array of international cuisines, and the clientele, of all ages and origins.<\/li>\n<li>The form of joyful organised chaos obviously appeals, and there&#8217;s no guarantee you&#8217;ll find a table when you get there!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Espai Mesclad&iacute;s: opportunity through food<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The plan for social integration of groups at risk of exclusion involves training waiting and kitchen staff, with theoretical and practical training in hospitality. Espai Mesclad&iacute;s is actually a training restaurant!<\/li>\n<li>Clients can also get involved, as the apprentice chefs regularly hold events for both children and adults.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities include multicultural cooking classes for adults, cooking and photography classes for children, and even an &#8220;a la carte&#8221; course with dinner in order to learn more about world cuisines as a family or with friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The food: freshness and simplicity<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5517 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette.jpg\" alt=\"espai mescladis plate\" width=\"628\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/espai-mescladis-assiette-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Mesclad&iacute;s menu includes dishes from around the world at a very reasonable price. But the low prices don&#8217;t mean low quality! All of the products used are fairly traded, local or responsibly and sustainably produced, with the aim of encouraging practices of solidarity and responsible consumption.The menu<\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>The menu includes traditional dishes from around the world, including Moroccan lentil salad, curried carrot quiche (try saying that with your mouth full), hummus and empanadas. We recommend the aubergine pur&eacute;e, the goat&#8217;s cheese in filo pastry, and the veggie burger.<\/li>\n<li>The homemade desserts, displayed at the bar, will call your name, even if you&#8217;ve eaten plenty&#8230; don&#8217;t say we didn&#8217;t warn you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5519 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Mescladis bar\" width=\"628\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/Mescladis-bar-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"is-style-checklist\">\n<li>Drinks-wise, there are a few surprises on offer: instead of &#8220;classic&#8221; soft drinks, you&#8217;ll find &#8220;green&#8221; alternatives, ginger beer and hundreds of different teas. If you&#8217;re looking for an aperitif, take a look at the craft beers, including Almog&agrave;ver and Les Clandestines, amongst others. If wine is more your thing, there are organic bottles on offer for &euro;11!<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a children&#8217;s play park a few metres from the patio, so you can relax and enjoy your surroundings whilst your little darlings work off some energy.<\/li>\n<li>Remember to take cash &#8211; the restaurant doesn&#8217;t accept cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5521 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3.jpg\" alt=\"Espai mescladis exterior\" width=\"628\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3.jpg 628w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/barcelona-top-travel-tips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/07\/mescladis-3-160x120.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We could say more about the location&nbsp; itself, with its mix of gothic arches and stone walls, colourful tables and potted plants, and the peaceful, harmonious environment&#8230; but we won&#8217;t. Go and see for yourself, and enjoy a meal which is good for both your budget and your conscience!<\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting lost in the little side streets of the Old Town (not on purpose, this time) can have advantages, in the form of unexpected finds. 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