Posts with category Madrid Restaurantes
If there was one event that had all eyes on it during the month of March – apart from the Oscars with Will Smith and Chris Rock – it was Madrid Fusión. Without so much controversy around it, the fair at Ifema was a hive of activity with the world’s most renowned chefs, innovative recipes, competitions and events. Read full article
If there is one thing food lovers agree on, it is the importance of eating seasonal produce. For some time now, in one way or another, we have had access to a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Respecting natural cycles and promoting them is important for a healthy and balanced diet.
And this is the season for calçots, Read full article
The croissant is one of the most traditional sweets to accompany any breakfast or snack. Although its popularity is rooted in our neighbouring country, it’s widely consumed in Spain, either on its own or paired with something.
Depending on which recipes you try, its flavour delights the palate, and it becomes an exquisite delicacy. Read full article
On July 21, World Gazpacho Day was celebrated, a date that should have been well marked in the calendar of many people, especially lovers of gastronomy and especially of this juice.
This recipe, that has its origin in Andalusia, is probably one of the freshest and most sought after dishes during the summer, Read full article
Now that, for one reason or another, we are more willing to go out during the day, brunch has become a very popular activity for couples and groups of friends looking to have a good time.
Many places that only opened in the afternoon are now starting to offer this increasingly popular option, though it has steadily been gaining popularity for some years. Read full article
There are places that belong to a city’s heritage, beyond its squares, iconic buildings and statues. These places tend to be businesses that have been around forever, bazaars that survive the onrush of modernity and traditional bars.
The sadness in the air was palpable when Café Comercial was shut down some years ago. Madrid’s outpouring of affection was such that someone decided that it was worth reopening the establishment with a slightly more modern touch that would allow visitors to see what that corner of the Glorieta de Bilbao had been for so many years. Read full article
Not everything that happened in 2020 could have been bad. In fact, many people and society at large have found ways to put a positive spin on this year: the importance of family, health or recovering control over one’s own life, many of which are adrift because of work, stress and made-up emergencies.
And although many annually held events have not taken place in 2020, Read full article
If one dish in Madrid has achieved enormous success, it’s the cocido madrileño. Together with callos, they are probably the two most typical dishes in the city. We’ll talk about callos another time because, even though it’s not necessarily a summer dish, it’s not so strongly tied to winter as cocido.
Yes, cocido is often eaten when the cold weather arrives, Read full article
