Barcelona town is Burning down

Hot hotty HHHOT!
How are you getting along in this god awful heat? I for one am melting...Thank the Lord for swimming pools and the beautiful (sometimes jellyfish infested) waters of the Med. I have turned into a mermaid. Not a day has gone by that I haven't passed at least half of semi- submerged.

About the party Friday night... Broadbar is a very cool space I must say and I hear the food isn't half bad, but the DJ on Friday night was atrocious! I don't know why everyone in this city has this fascination with house music...I for one love, love, love me some funky beats! Oh well, I got my dance on after Broadbar at Otto Zutz and I have to tell you that I have a new found amor for that place, at least the up up stairs bit, where they have air conditioning...the rest has good music, but is swarming with sweaty, groping horndogs (hahaha I don't think I've used that word, well...ever!). In any event, I'll be hitting up O.Z. a bit more often as the fall comes on.

This week will be kind of quiet...the main goal is to try and keep cool and maybe watch some of the Olympics...I'm such a sucker for gymnastics and diving!

Hope you're all enjoying your holidays or whatnot!!

Dos Besos,

VIParina

Margarita for me, Margarita for you

Hello hello hellllllooooo!
I hope you all had as fantabulous a weekend as I did! What'd you do?
So as I told you on Friday, my plan was Terrrazza and it was incredible. It felt like all of Barcelona was there! At least all of the beautiful, amazing crazies that make this city what it is!!
Then Saturday I slept like a little angel almost the entire day...not too long though. I caught the last rays of the day in Badalona of all places. Did you know Badalona may be one of the ugliest places on the planet architecture wise, but they have some gorgeous beaches and mucho less people than in the city. So if you don't want to venture too far in train...I suggest Badalona. They may not have all of the amenities you're used to...like chairs and umbrellas, but if you have a nice, strong man to carry these along... all is good.
So Saturday night I ended up at Opium Mar (can't resist the terrace by the Med). Then Sunday I had to let Marishka in on the AMAZING tradition that is Paella by the Playita on a lazy Sunday. We ate at Escriba, which is above Bogatell beach, I believe, and they know how to do a paella right...mmmm mmm mmm.
The feading frenzy carried right on into Monday with Margarita Monday. I had the Chalupas, which were...well...de- lic-ious! Stop by La Trajinera if you want to try them...and I must say the strong air conditioning is very very welcome!!
Well mis amores...try and keep cool!!
Talk to you tomorrow!
Dos Besos,
VIParina

Smarter than the Average Bear

What a faboo day!
I woke up early for once and met my friend Marishka who flew in from NYC. She gave me all the latest goss about our ridiculous friends on the cab ride home. I knew she was exhausted, but insisted she go to this amazing yoga class with me (she's a yogi too). Then we had a fabulous lunch at La Academia in Plaza Sant Just before heading to the playita to catch the less harmful l rays of the day...and can you believe it...we came home and fell asleep until now!
No rest (or dinner for that matter) for that weary chicatita...I'm draggin her ass to Shoko! She's heard about it enough and now she's gonna have to experience what all the hype is about! I think we may try and sleep in tomorrow...but I just can't wait to show her the town. After all my friends, I may be the queen of the nightlife, but I also know how to enjoy this amazing city by day...
Come what may!

Dos Besos,
VIParina

The Week of Fiesta

Hey y'all! Sorry I didn't get a chance to write this weekend. I was recovering from the amazing party I had at Broadbar. It was so much fun. All my friends were there and we rocked out in the VIP all night! Afterwards we made our way over to Otto Zutz to continue the party. I really wanted to go to Terrrassa, but was vetoed by the masses. I have to say...Otto Zutz is far too hot and crowded.
Here is my itinerary for the week. I figure since I have it pretty much planned out I should let you all in on what is happenin this week.
Monday- sorry you can't join...My friend Lara from Brazil is leaving Barcelona. It's so sad when people go...but seems to be inevitable.
Tuesday- I'm eating at Sikkim, this delicious restaurant in the Borne where they give you a free chocolate fondue dessert if you make a reservation...then off to Shiny Tuesday @ Shoko.
Wednesday- Meeting friends for a relatively quiet night at Guru in the Gotico, not the Raval.
Thursday-Beach day and night at the Chiringito Vai Moana on Bogatell beach for dinner...then... OPIUM!!
Friday- I think I'll make it fashion tv @ Pacha. If you want VIP entrance just ask.
Saturday-It's been a while since I hit up the Hidden Eden party @ Elephant so...we'll see what happens there.
So there it is...man do I lead a hectic life. Being an international it girl certainly has become a full time job. Well off to the going away gig.
Dos Besos,
VIParina