*SOMOS ESENCIA ACQUIRES BAUMA, A BARCELONA CLASSIC WITH MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF HISTORY

We Are Essence is proud to present its latest gastronomic project this year 2023, BAUMA (c/ de Roger de Llíria, 124, 1-1), a culinary jewel with a rich Catalan heritage. *We Are Essence Acquire the iconic bar in Barcelona, which has been a pillar of the local gastronomic scene since its opening in the 1940s and will open its doors this December.

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The founder of BAUMA - grandfather of the last owner, Joan Altarriba Águila - opened this classic-style establishment after the Second World War, and since then it has been a meeting place for generations of food lovers. Part of the bar has maintained its 1950s decor, giving diners an authentic and nostalgic experience of the city of Barcelona. BAUMA not only has the neighborhood changed and grown, but it has also welcomed a diverse and distinguished clientele, including politicians, actors, writers and literary figures who have left their mark on this emblematic place. Joan Altarriba Aguila, who started working in the bar at 25, has been the guardian of the culinary tradition for decades. After 50 years since its opening, BAUMA joins the gastronomic group *Somos Esencia, which shares a deep respect for the Catalan gastronomic heritage and a passion for preserving it.

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“We wanted the bar to remain in someone's hands.
 with the same values as us”,
 said Joan Altarriba Aguila.

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For this reason, *We Are Essence has taken on the responsibility of carrying forward the legacy of BAUMA. Our gastronomic group, like good wine, is renewed over time without losing its essence. Soon, food lovers will be able to enjoy the BAUMA always, with its traditional dishes and its intact essence, but also with a fresh and renewed touch that will reflect the culinary vision of We Are Essence. BAUMA, located in the heart of Barcelona, it is ready to welcome all those who wish to live a unique culinary experience that combines the authenticity of Catalan cuisine with a contemporary touch.