If you miss the old-fashion grocery shopping, you’ll love Ribera S.A, located right in front of the emblematic Mercat del Born. Most of the salesmen are old, very experienced, friendly and helpful. Dating from 1941, it is one of the few places that still have an analog scale, mainly used to weigh the ten varieties of olives they sell. Go early in the morning to buy fresh bacalao. They are quite the experts on the quality of bacalao, wine, jamón, and of course olives. Once you are a regular they will remember your name and what you like. Ask about their rare products, they have many unique goods that you will not find anywhere else.