Laura A. recommended that I visit Valor in Salamanca, but unfortunately I did not have time (or…read morecapacity in my stomach) while I was there. Thankfully, I had one more opportunity to try Valor's chocolate a la taza (the hot drinking chocolate) because there is a location in Vigo not far from Rua Principe, where all of the shops are. The chocolate is marvelous; so rich, thick, and slightly bitter. It was such an incredible indulgence! There is also the option to order a cup of chocolate with churros, but I decided not to because churros never sit well in my stomach. So why only three stars for a five-star cup of chocolate, do you ask? Well, the woman working there was so rude to the point that I just wanted to get up and leave. She took forever to come out of the kitchen to greet me at the bar and was really obnoxious about saying she didn't understand me - trying to bring me a large instead of the smaller size (and the two words sound nothing alike) - and running off as I was correcting her. She also kind of just threw the cheque at me. Basically, she acted like I was hugely inconveniencing her the entire time I was there. I loved my first cup of Valor chocolate, I just wish the experience could have been more pleasant. There's still Bonilla, which is about a 5 minute walk away, which also has very good chocolate.

Para mi gusto, el mejor chocolate a la taza, auténtico chocolate derretido, una delicia para el…read morepaladar. Los churros, que en realidad son porras, están bastante grasientos pero se comen con felicidad. Es caro respecto a lo que suele costar de media un chocolate con churros en España pero la calidad es sublime. Carta amplia en la que destacan mousses, helados, crepes, batidos, bombones... Un paraiso para Los chocoadictos!

Believe it or not, I did complement my Spanish diet of empanadas, chorizo, and beer with the odd…read morefruit here and there. Due to Frutas Katuxa's proximity to the bus station and class, I often found myself here in the morning to pick up a peach, a juicy (not watery!) tomato, or tiny white ciruelas (plums). The selection of fruits, vegetables, and dried fruit varies week to week, but as a result, you can be sure that all products are fresh and in season. The prices are very reasonable - perhaps not as inexpensive as a supermarket such as Froiz, but I'll take a ripe, juicy peach over the wooden, picked-too-early supermarket variety any day.

My quest continues: global domination in the form of Yelping every cafe and espresso bar in the…read morePontevedra province. After losing miserably to the son of my host family at Call of Duty, I had to treat the winner to a coffee. We descended upon Muffins Café, due to its proximity to the ATSA bus stop (God only knows how many of those buses we've missed) and its inviting outdoor patio. The cafe itself is very modern and trendy, even by the standards of my very modern and trendy Spanish friends. The decor is sleek (I think the bar stools are from Ikea) and the photos and paintings that adorn the wall are international in both feel and scope. Despite the departure from the traditional cafeteria ambiance, Muffins Café does not come off as pretentious. I received an average café solo. The consistency was a little thin for my liking, although the coffee did not lack in flavor. It was also strange to receive a gominola (gummy candy) with coffee, but I suppose there's a first for everything. For those that prefer tea, Muffins offers a selection of tea much larger than all of the cafeterias in the area (and probably all of Pontevedra combined). After a caffeine break, it was time to head to a local bar to play some futbolin and do something about my losing streak...

It's my third week in Spain and I've found myself busting out Cirque du Soleil moves in order to…read moreget my skinny jeans up past my thighs. A friend in NY asked, "Dana, you walk 6km a day uphill, shouldn't you be losing weight?" I guess I've omitted a minor detail - my Spanish diet. The morning empanadilla at Tuypan went from a one-time event to a habit firmly ingrained in my morning hike to campus. Every morning, smell of baked goods wafting from the open door beckons me to be impulsive and indulge in all sorts of Galician specialties that go straight to the thighs. The empandillas have become a part of my morning routine. Whether I'm craving tuna, bacalao, or cerdo, the filling is consistently savory and delicious and the crust of the empanadilla is slightly crispy and fluffy, without being overly doughy and gummy. The bacalao is my favorite, with tuna placing a close second. Best of all, this substantial (e.g., substantially fattening) breakfast is only ONE euro! You can bet that I'll update this review once I digest this empanada and get the tortilla bocadillo on pan gallego for lunch.

Food was EXCELLENT, fresh, tasty, and right on time. Service was also great, very nice and…read moreprofessional servers. Ambiance was nice, outdoors seating, the restaurant is located in a street full of restaurants with outdoor seating, very enjoyable! Also, the local wine (Alvariño) was delicious. Finally, I had the best bogavante I have ever eaten in my life! Would come back and recommend 100%

This place is a great place for breakfast in Vigo! Not only is the atmosphere super cute, but they…read morehave a huge menu for breakfast food, which is pretty atypical for a European country, especially Spain. They had quite a few options for people who can't eat gluten as well, like yogurt with muesli and gluten free bread with multiple spread options. I ordered the yogurt, gluten free bread with hummus and olive spread, café con leche, and a fresh squeezed juice with pineapple, strawberry, apple, lemon, and celery. Everything was delicious and the staff was very nice and understanding of my restrictions!

Delicious zumos. We ordered the "bosque rojo" & it was AMAZING! The locale is super cute with great…read moreproducts for sale. Drinks are a little on the pricy side but ingredients are fresh and freshly squeezed.

Just before Spain we wanted to shop in Continente for one last time. Always like the prices,…read morequality and selection here. Came for some milk, water, sodas, portuguese beer and wine. And we got it all and were - as usual - very happy with it. It's a mid-sized Continente, but got all the basic groceries you need and then some. Parking lots are below the store and plenty. There's a coffee shop as well with great combo deals (coffee and ham/cheese croissants) for little money. Fresh and tasty!