Gastronomy is one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and is also synonymous with wine. This varied, high-quality culinary wealth has helped establish Barcelona as a landmark destination: Catalan dishes based on the Mediterranean diet, made with locally sourced, seasonal produce; recipes associated with every season of the year, from the most traditional to the most creative and innovative; the city?s restaurants and highly acclaimed chefs ? Barcelona?s restaurants have 31 Michelin stars between them; and its wines, which offer a wide variety of nuances and sensations resulting from the varied landscape that lend the grape varieties their own unique character.