Madrid (E)
Lovely place to relax close to the touristic epicenter: Restaurant Amicis (11. May 2018)
The Restaurant Amicis is located perfectly close to the Mercado de San Miguel but as it is around the corner, it isn’t as touristic as the other places. It is perfectly organized though, as a table remains empty for approximately 30 seconds before the lady in charge assigns the next customer to it. Truly remarkable […]
A true gem – not to be confused with its neighboring copy: Restaurant TriCiclo (11. May 2018)
I found the TriCiclo through the book “Where Chefs Eat” and it turns out to be more and more my favourite book to travel. You find these local gems which you frankly wouldn’t find if it wasn’t for that book/app. But don’t be misled, there is another restaurant close to the TriCiclo which has almost […]
Decent breakfast selection right by a main street: Restaurant faborit fresh bar (11. May 2018)
Due to the fact that the hotel had originally communicated the breakfast times wrongly, I ended up getting breakfast in the Restaurant faborit fresh bar which is right across the street of The Westin Palace. And while at first I was a bit surprised about the location, it turns out the dishes – once you’re […]
Great drink based on a local candy: Bar Museo 1912 @ The Westin Palace (10. May 2018)
Apparently, “La Violeta” is a world-famous candy in Madrid which – as the name already suggests – is violet. I haven’t tried the candy but coincidentally I’ve been talking about it before entering the bar, so I couldn’t help it but actually try the drink called “La Violetera (inspired in the traditional Madrid violet candies […]
An absolute must when you visit Madrid: El Mercado de San Miguel (10. May 2018)
Every time I am coming to Madrid, I just have to pay the El Mercado de San Miguel a visit as it is one of these places you just want to go back to. They have so many lovely foods and you just want to try them all. Starting with the “fried sardines” (EUR 15.00) […]
Highly varying service quality: Restaurant Ático by Ramón Freixa (11. December 2016)
My expectations were rather high – especially given that the restaurant is by Ramón Freixa. To be completely honest upfront, they were not fully met. The restaurant is located on the 6th floor of a hotel and when you get up there, you are warmly welcomed by a lovely friendly waitress who brings you to […]
Marvelous view over Madrid: Azotea @ Circulo de Bellas Artes (11. December 2016)
The Uber driver who picked me up from the airport recommended this place. A place you would definitely not come across randomly as it is kind of hidden (the entrance) and it looks like a theater or the like and not like a roof top bar. The entry to the Azotea @ Circulo de Bellas […]
Lovely bar in a lovely park – but too slow service: Bar Estela (10. December 2016)
When you visit Madrid, you definitely have to pay the “El Parque de Retiro” a visit. It is a vast green area with a lovely rose garden, a little lake in the middle, and a large number of small streets to stroll. When you have walked through the park and feel like a break, there […]
