Archive for Category: "Spanish"
Madrid Dishes We Dare You to Try
You’ve landed in Madrid and you’re ready to explore its narrow streets, bustling plazas, historical sites, and try traditional dishes, but for those thrill-seekers out there is that enough? When it comes to food there’s plenty of tasty yet strange, actually some would possibly say disgusting, dishes you should surely try if you want to [...]
Traditional Tapas in Sol
Located just off of Puerta del Sol, Taberna La Soberbia is the perfect place for anyone trying to experience traditional Madrid dining. Its affordable but high-quality tapas, “raciones” and delicious sangria make it an ideal place to take visitors. It’s nearly always packed so if you like an earlier dinner, try getting there around 21:00 [...]
A Clandestine Hangout with Some Darn Fine Hummus!
Hidden off the beaten track, on a quiet side street of Alonso Martínez, you will find one of those rare treasures that even the Goonies would be going crazy for. La Vaquería Suiza (The Swiss Dairy) is simple in décor, with high ceilings, white wood and comfortable furniture. The atmosphere inside is generally pretty relaxed. [...]
La Mantequería: Tea, Tostas and a Touch of the Big Apple
Nestled in the backstreets near Plaza de España, you could be forgiven for not having heard of La Mantequería before. But for those that have already discovered this little treat, they certainly make it one of their regulars. It’s a very simple affair, but there’s something so warm and inviting about this corner plot that [...]
Restaurante El Botin: Essential Eating and Sightseeing in Madrid
El Botin, a renowned Restaurant in Madrid For its owners and many of its customers El Botin is more than a restaurant: it’s an institution that comprises history, fame, longevity and tradition. Part of this solemnity is explained by the fact that after holding its place on calle de los Cuchilleros since 1725, El Botin Restaurant [...]

