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cafes/bars
Pepe Botella: King of the Drunks - God of Coffee
by Phil Stark
The Pepe Botella café takes its name from Napoleon’s alcoholic brother, José Bonaparte, who was King of Spain during the French Occupation. Nicknamed “Pepe Botella” by the Spanish...
food - culture, history
Spain - Land Of The Rabbits
No doubt about it, Spain is getting pricey. According to Que!, a local newspaper in Madrid, since the change from pesetas to euros the cost of daily items has increased significantly–most notably the price of bread, which has shot up 100% in cost. Of course, nothing hits the pocket harder than the holiday season; but above stuffing stockings...
Unique Hamburger in Madrid
Bar Keffo: a tapas restaurant with one of the best hamburgers in Madrid
Madrid is an international city exploding with new, fusion restaurants. Keffo Food & Bar stands out as a unique restaurant and tapas bar offering not only a fantastic selection of international tapas - but man, they have one heck of a hamburger!
Chinese Food Madrid
El Chino De Plaza España
So, when you hear speaking about the famous "Chino De Plaza España;" literally "The Chinese Dude Of Spain Square," be assured that they are not talking about an obscure Kung Fu film...
From our former site
Oskar Burger
So for those of you who think like me, that is, the definition of a good time is limited to two words–"cheap & good"–let me present you with one of Madrid's finest traditions in supreme culinary delight: Oskar.
Concerts in Madrid: rock n roll concerts at la Gruta
GRUTA 77–LIVE ROCK MUSIC MADRID
I wanna rock ‘n’ roll all night, so if there’s one thing I miss about the States, it’s going out to see a live rock show until they kick your ass out. But alas, in my...
Tapas in Madrid: Casa Julio
Casa Julio
Let’s face it, tourists love celebrity allure. As a result, a lot of bars in Madrid claim Ernest Hemingway as a former patron; after all, it’s a great way to turn a pub into a tourist attraction–and even if there’s no physical...