If you are a fan of Catalan food and hospitality, you might find this article from the Los Angeles Times to be of interest. The author found a friendly inn with a restaurant where guests are invited to join the cooking and food preparation! The owners of Las Nenas in Jafre are Americans who formerly taught at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. They especially favor local ingredients.

The author said that Las Nenas was a highlight of her trip, even more than eating at El Bulli.

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Mark in Los Angeles