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Blogger Jeremy Holland on where to find good, old-fashioned American hamburgers, rich authentic Italian pasta and traditional Catalan bocadillos.I remember when I first came here, it was almost impossible to find a burger made of beef outside the Hard Rock and McDonald’s.
Why? Because the Spanish thought since it was called a hamburger, it must be made of ham, resulting in a paddy of ground pork that tasted like an undercooked sausage with a fried egg, lettuce and mayonnaise on top. And chances are if you go to a normal Spanish restaurant, this is what you will get.
But over the last seven years, there has been quite a substantial increase of places serving a traditional hamburger, some even going so far as to offer authentic and unique twists on the sole meal most Spanish think Americans live on.
Most of the English pubs offer some version of a beef paddy. They're normally American size (half a pound) and expensive. There is also Fosters of Hollywood, which is an American theme restaurant that offers free refills on fountain sodas. But beyond these traditional places, there are also a two smaller restaurants that deserve a mention.
Pim Pam Burger in el Borne has a vocal and loyal following. In fact, many say it's the best burger in town, so much so that they are willing to put up with wait staff who have adopted The Soup Nazi persona from Seinfeld and will pop a vein in anger if you disagree. It's relatively cheap and tasty but with a bit too much mayonnaise for my liking.
My personal favourite is the Jazz Bar in Poble Sec where they jazz up their burgers with bean sauces, guacamole and other extras that make them unique. Again, the cook is surly for even a Spaniard, making me wonder if they've been watching too much classic Saturday Night Live and John Belushi.
thanks for the tips, i really enjoy your Blogs. Lived in Sitges
Dude..I´m sorry, I read the first paragraph and had to stop...where are you from?? I think you spell our favorite fast food restaurant with Mc, not Mac , anyway it´s McDonalds, but who´s splitting hairs here. So, Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow American´s who were succered into moving to this third world country. Sincerely, Oh Boy Another Mistkae America..(OBAMA)
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