The Scene:

Originally just a gourmet dining room on the edge of the city’s Gothic District, ABaC became so popular that it’s clientele literally moved in, at least on a nightly basis. In 2008 the famed-restaurant relocated to add its own 5-star design hotel and destination spa that is one of the most fashionable addresses in the city. At the heart of the hotel is still the grand eatery helmed by Xavier Pellicer, a student of Jacques Maximim, who handed over his kitchen to hot chef Jordi Cruz. Previously of L'Angle in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Cruz now oversees one of the cities most famous 2-star Michelin restaurants. The architectural space is one of the chicest in Barcelona, as with the hotel, facing a manicured garden through large windows cast in shades of white and cream with honey-colored wood floors worked by dapper waiters with white glove service.