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There are plenty of spots to get a good glass of wine in the Napa Valley. That’s what wine country is for, right? But you can only swallow so much of the stuff before you start to crave a beer… or something stronger. Lucky you: a growing number of bars specializing in non-oenophilic pleasures is cropping up in California’s most famous wine valley.

The fall and winter months bring with them star-studded food and drink festivals — with focuses ranging from the appreciation of rum to the science behind truffle cultivation. Food Republic is here to point you to the most promising upcoming culinary celebrations. Look at some of them as perfect excuses to take those long overdue trips halfway around the world. Or, better yet, a short jaunt down the street.

Spain’s second largest city, and capital of Catalonia, is rightfully known for its rich cultural heritage. Following a drastic transformation speared by hosting the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, Barcelona has evolved into a global city. A food city. Here's where to eat.