If you´ve ever been to Gran Vía then you´ve passed by the casino militar at least once—if you hang around there a lot then you´ve passed  it a thousand  times.  In plain sight for all to see, but rarely paid attention to by tourists, the casino militar—the actual name is El Centro Cultural...

It became popular in the U.S. and parts of Europe a while ago, it’s even had a start up in Barcelona, but the concept of organic and eco-friendly food has yet to settle in for good in Madrid. Enter Tomavida, perhaps the city’s only mini market, deli and takeaway that adheres to the health benefits...

El Cisne Azul stands along calle de Gravina, a few steps away from the heart of the very lively Chueca district. It’s easy to recognize among all of the funky shops and restaurants because it’s one of the few that isn’t quirky, pink or hip. Like a beacon of hope to every olive oil slurping,...

Premiered for the first time in 1643, Claudio Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea was the first opera event to ever charge an entrance fee. This now cherished tradition comes to you in the form of 2.40 to 156 Euros, which is what it’ll cost you to watch it at the Teatro Real this month....

Big stars seem to like La Riviera cause they just keep rolling in: Iggy and the Stooges, Gogol Bordello and on Wednesday the 26th Jamie Cullum, the jazz singer and piano player from sunny England. Since releasing his first album in 1999 Cullum’s career has picked up and flown away, from his first...