Back in the day, Poblenou was known as the “Catalonian Manchester” for being the centre of Catalan and Iberian industry. After the 1992 Olympics, the city decided to implement the 22@ district plan. The project basically meant to renew the area, which had been left pretty abandoned, in to a central business district. Nowadays, that old cluster of factories and working class residences has evolved in to the city’s tech and innovation district. Artists, creatives and young professionals from around the world have converted the former factories and warehouses into unique lofts, galleries, shops and co-working spaces.
Warning: this place is pretty underground. The tagged, semi-derelict building might freak you out, but trust us it’s worth it. La Contrasenya, or “The Password”, gets its name from the fact that it didn’t used to have an intercom and people would have to call and say the “password” that had been sent to them to enjoy their reservation. This clandestine food club is a project impulsed by a journalist and artist who is passionate about cooking and just adores having people come over and discover her tasting menus in a one-off setting.
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