FacebookTwitter

Diverxo Restaurant

on Feb 28, 2014 in Eat and Drink | 0 comments

Diverxo Restaurant is currently the only one in Madrid with three Michelin Stars.  I am not particularly a fan of the Michelin Travel Guide system but in the case of Diverxo, I was amazed and pleased by the extraordinary culinary experience.  Diverxo has been operating in the city for many years (since 2007) and it has always been very popular.  However, since the third star was awarded it is almost impossible to get a table, well maybe I exaggerated, it’s about 3 to six months… David Muñoz is the Chef responsible for the success of Diverxo and it’s impressive that at his young age (32 Years old) he has gotten so much recognition.  David´s cuisine is a hard-core fusion between Asia, America and Europe.  Furthermore, David has his own way and technics for cooking which altogether makes it a risky proposition.  I thank him and his team for allowing me to take pictures during a...

Shops with Trendy Clothes for Men in Madrid

on Jan 22, 2014 in Shopping | 1 comment

For the past few years, shops with Trendy Clothes for Men in Madrid have been concentrating at Barquillo Street in Chuecas neighborhood.  Barquillo Street, starting in the 80´s, was full of music equipment stores but for the past 3 years Men’s clothing stores are taking over the street.  Barquillo Street is located at Chuecas where authentic bohemian and cool stores are found in Madrid.  Fuencarral Street is also a great shopping area within Chuecas with many alternative global brands that people like… There are plenty men’s clothing stores at Barquillo Street but I would share with you four that I like the most: 42barquillo, Bellerose, Scotch & Soda and Tenkey.  42barquillo: is great at gathering prestigious and fashion brands from all over the world in one store.  Bellerose: is a Belgium brand with great ideas for the casual and functional man.  Scotch & Soda:...

2013 Jarama Christmas Trophy

on Dec 20, 2013 in Events | 0 comments

2013 Jarama Christmas Trophy was celebrated this past Saturday 14th of December and as usual there was lots of fun and action.  “El Real Automóvil Club de España” or RACE is the Auto Royal Club of Spain and its objective is to promote the correct use of cars in Spain.  RACE has many functions these days and supervising Car-Racing is among one them.  The 2013 Jarama Christmas Trophy was celebrated at the Jarama Race-track in Madrid.  The race was a resistance competition of 3 hours. The race only allowed cars that were made in regular production, approved by local circulation laws and not permitted to modify its exterior; making for a fair competition.  This year approximately 20 cars participated in the trophy and in many instances there were two drivers per car.  There were four different categories for the race depending on their “cubic capacity” (starting at 1400cc and...

Chocolateria San Gines

on Dec 16, 2013 in Eat and Drink | 0 comments

Chocolateria San Gines is probably the oldest place and one of the most traditional to eat Churros and drink hot chocolate in Madrid.  A Churro (singular) is a fried-dough pastry that is eaten by dipping it into a cup of hot, creamy chocolate making the perfect combination for a very traditional Spanish snack.  There are many places in the world where you can eat Churros and Chocolate, but Spain is probably where they are most famous and known for.  San Gines is located on ‪Pasadizo San Ginés, 5 in Madrid, which is a pedestrian street‬.  There are street tables and chairs for customers to eat their churros outside.  The best way to get there is by subway; either to Sol or Opera station. You can eat churros and chocolate for breakfast, snack, afternoon, etc. basically anytime of the day.  However, Chocolateria San Gines is famous for being a place to eat churros after a night-out in...

The Aquarium in San Sebastian

on Aug 29, 2013 in Sights | 1 comment

The Aquarium in San Sebastian is an educational experience for all ages and one of the most modern oceanographic museums in Europe.  The Aquarium is located towards the end of the promenade in the Old port.  It is open pretty much every day of the year and there is a fee to enter, please check the Aquariums official site for updated info.  This beautiful Aquarium was built more than 100 years ago but it was recently renovated in 2008.  Furthermore, it has easy access throughout the premises with the use of elevators and ramps.  The visit path is extremely friendly for children, elderly and physically impaired visitors. The Aquarium exposition is divided in three floors and you enter and exit through the same area located at the ground level.  When you first enter the premises and you walk through the ticket-sale counter then you will take an elevator up to the second floor to start...

Las Rozas Village Chic Outlet

on Aug 5, 2013 in Shopping | 0 comments

Las Rozas Village Chic Outlet is probably the best place to shop luxury goods at excellent prices in Madrid.  Las Rozas Village is located in a upper-middle class municipality west of Madrid Capital named: Las Rozas.  The most comfortable way to get there is a twenty minute drive by car and you have free and secure parking when you get there.  However, there is a train station nearby (“Pinar de las Rozas”) and several buses from Madrid (628, 625, 629).  They even have a special service for shoppers, Shopping Express, that offers a luxury bus-ride directly from Plaza España (in downtown Madrid) to the shopping village.  It’s probably better that you check Las Rozas Village official web-page before you go, in order to get detailed and updated information. Technically, Las Rozas Village is considered to be an outlet because most of its clothes are from previous seasons and...

The Royal Spanish Golf Federation’s National Centre

on Jul 2, 2013 in Sights | 1 comment

The Royal Spanish Golf Federation’s National Centre (better known in Spanish for: Centro Nacional de la Real Federacion Española de Golf) is located within the city limits of Madrid and it has a challenging urban and public 18-hole golf course.  You can get there easily either by subway, bus (two bus-stops near by, 67 & 82) or car (20 Euros taxi-fare from Madrid center) which makes it a unique golf-site in Europe. One of the great things about Madrid is that it has more than 300 days of sun every year, therefore Golf is an excellent game to practice in the city.  In this first post on Golf courses, I wanted to show you the Royal Spanish Golf Federation’s National Centre because it’s a site that has everything you need to practice and improve your game.  You not only have a great 18-hole golf course but a large shooting range, putting greens, school with great teachers,...

Royal Botanical Garden

on Jun 6, 2013 in Art, Sights | 2 comments

The Royal Botanical Garden in Madrid is an official investigation center that is also open to the public so we can enjoy and learn more about the plant world.  There is a small admission fee but there are many exceptions (ex. children and senior citizen go in for free) and reduced rates, please check their official site before you go.  The garden is open most of the time during the year but the opening times vary depending on the season. El Real Jardin Botanico (or the Royal Botanical Garden in English)  is located at a very touristic area of downtown Madrid.  You have other famous touristic sites right next to the Gardens, such as the Retiro Park and the Prado Museum.  These other sites are within walking distance (5min.) to the Royal Botanical Garden (RBG).  The entrance at the Plaza Murillo square is the one used for the general public and is right next to the Prado Museum Murillo...

La Trainera Restaurant

on Jan 18, 2013 in Eat and Drink | 1 comment

La Trainera restaurant is one of the best classic fish restaurants to eat in Madrid.  Over many decades La Trainera has won its reputation by offering the freshest seafood in Madrid.  They literally bring you the fish directly from the sea onto your plate because they have their own boats, fish farms, fish markets and transportation. They try to simulate a fisherman’s boat-house with its sailor ambiance.  Therefore, do not expect a luxury type of look in this restaurant.  Local customers of La Trainera come for their fresh dishes…  The service is old-school and impeccable due to their staff´s experience and professionalism.  The restaurant has many private dining rooms of different sizes hence local politicians and business men tend to eat there. I would not say that it is inexpensive to dine there, but I truly believe that you pay for the value you get.  I have been going to La...

San Anton Market

on Feb 6, 2014 in Eat and Drink, Shopping | 2 comments

San Anton Market is located in the trendy neighborhood of Chuecas in Madrid very close to important shopping streets like Barquillo and Fuencarral.  The market is one of the oldest in the city but it was fully refurbished and opened to the public in 2011.  San Anton market is not only a place for locals to buy fresh produce(s) but also for visitors to enjoy great food and ambiance. The building is a large block of bricks but very practical in the inside with a beautiful atrium that is naturally illuminated by sunlight.  There are three floors open to the public. The first floor is where all the perishable goods are sold.  The second floor has many stalls selling a great variety of dishes from all over the world.  Furthermore, on the third floor there is a restaurant where you can get your meal cooked with the goods you buy from the first floor.  At last, there is a great outdoors...