It’s one of the most unmistakable symbols of the Spanish lunch. Found in the humblest of bars, or the most elegant of restaurants. Enjoyed by those looking to fill up on a budget, by those seeking a relatively quick bite, but in …

Last update: March 7, 2014

One of Madrid’s most unique wine shops, El Sueño de Baco, takes a refreshing approach to educating their customers by letting them try every wine in the store.  This goes for their selection of gourmet olive oils as well.  The …

Last update: August 14, 2014

With summer finally here, tomatoes are ever closer to reaching gazpacho ripeness.  But as I wait, I thought I’d share a recipe for Escalivada, a Spanish dish that’s wonderfully simple, incredibly tasty, and can be served cold on those hot …

Last update: February 22, 2016

Madrid claims to have more eating establishments per capita than anywhere in the world, and even in the depths of a brutal crisis, new places are popping up on every corner.  Given this kind of competition, the long-term success of …

Last update: February 22, 2016

This interview with American actor Jimmy Shaw is the first of a series of interviews, in which I’ll be talking to various expats from diverse backgrounds, who all share one thing: they’ve made Madrid their home. I’ll be asking about …

Last update: March 7, 2014

When I look at these faces, it’s hard not to smile.  There is, what I might call, a good-natured glow that washes over me.  Once you take your eyes off the pig, I’m sure you’ll feel it too.  For me, …

Last update: March 7, 2014

How many of us have moved to a new city, or even just a new neighborhood, bursting with excitement to explore and discover our soon-to-be favorite spots?  Before getting down to the boring business of work and daily routine, there’s …

Last update: March 7, 2014

Growing up in a small city, where green spaces and parks were abundant, I always assumed - in my adolescent frame of mind - that these giant playgrounds existed solely for our enjoyment and always promised to be there without …

Last update: March 7, 2014

Following my move to Spain, one of the most common questions I was asked by friends back home, was whether I had gone to a bullfight.  That this should be one of their first questions always struck me as strange, …

Last update: March 7, 2014

As I prepared to go out on my fall-season tours, the temperatures suddenly started to drop.  Although it came as a relief after an excessively hot August and early September, it quickly made me realize that I would have just …

Last update: March 7, 2014