Our mission was “to provide overall support to the owner, Yamashita family, regarding renewal open of Ramen Dining Yu“. Yu was founded in 1991 not as Ramen Dining but as a normal Japanese restaurant. Despite its success in the past, by 2014 Yu needed a catalyst to improve both sales and profitability. In an effort…
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A Medieval Maze: The Gothic Quarter
Stepping into the Gothic Quarter is akin to wandering around an elaborate and permanent corn maze. Yet instead of cornstalks and soft grass under foot you are treated to etched and painted walls, aqueducts, and cobble stone paths from history’s past. In order to get a real sense of the neighborhood, also known as el…
A Stroll Down Las Ramblas
Las Ramblas is one of Barcelona’s top tourist destinations. Even though its a bit touristy, as an IESE student it should still be high on your list of the places to explore in the city. Chances are that you’ve already heard of Las Ramblas. It is a series of contiguous streets that stretches from Plaça…
Green Space in Barcelona: Parc de la Ciutadella
In Barcelona, cobblestones and narrow winding streets are always within arm’s reach. Green space, on the other hand, is a little more difficult to find. Parc de la Ciutadella is a large and centrally located park within the city that boasts grassy lawns and plenty of picnic areas. It is Barcelona’s equivalent of Central Park…
Plaça de Catalunya: The Heart of Barcelona
After a couple of weeks in Barcelona, you’ll soon discover that Plaça de Catalunya is where many of the key features of the Catalan city converge. Plaça de Catalunya is a large and centrally located plaza. It is the structural heart of Barcelona. Yet beyond its Southern European grandeur, it subtly hints at the intangibles…