Category Archives: Spain

“Best of” 2021 – Meals, Savories, Sweets

After a year on “pause” 2021 was less structured than most. In many ways this was intentional, but otherwise it was adaptation. For someone whose life goals have frequently been about gaining perspective the opportunities came daily. At the office. … Continue reading

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StreetXO, Madrid ES

StreetXO Peking Dumplings – Crunchy Pig’s Ear, Strawberry Hoisin Sauce, Ali-Oli, Gherkins Vietnamese Roll – Duck and Prawn Stuffing, Warm White Prawn Sashimi, Sweet & Sour Sauce, Ali-Oli Singapore Steam Buns Ramen XO – Broth of Foie Gras and Guinea … Continue reading

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Pasteleria Ascaso (Calle de Zurbano,) Madrid ES

Pasteleria Ascaso Citrus Porcion Mil Hojas de Nata Palmera Known for their Russian Cake, Panettone and other seasonal sweets Pasteleria Ascaso dates to 1890, and though the storefront at Calle de Zurbano 25 appears modern the traditions inside date back … Continue reading

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El Riojano, Madrid ES

Confiteria El Riojano Mujis Ensaimada Caracola Lazos Palmera Glaseada Founded in 1855 and to this day following Madrid’s traditional calendar, El Riojano was originally the idea of a Baker who worked for the Royal Family, its interior of mahogany and … Continue reading

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Chocolateria Los Artesanos 1902, Madrid ES

Chocolateria Los Artesanos 1902 Porras and Chocolate Floreta with Honey Although Chocolateria 1902 has been serving a diverse menu across two floors for over 100 years the bulk of fourth generation owner Don Gabi’s business comes from Churros con Chocolate, … Continue reading

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La Tasquita de Enfrente, Madrid ES

La Tasquita de Enfrente 2019 Ca N’Estruc ‘Idoia’ Blanc Sourdough, Cornbread Oysters Anchovy, Grilled Fig Spanish Potato Salad, Trout Roe, Egg Yolk Langoustines, Sauce of Heads Razor Clams, Olive Oil Gazpacho Wild Aphilus, Fried Egg Squid, Caramelized Onions Iberian Pork … Continue reading

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Rocambolesc (El Corte Inglés,) Madrid ES

Rocambolesc Planet – Fig Sorbet Brownie – Walnuts Chocolate Crinkle Cookie With four locations in Spain, the Madrid shop on floor seven of El Corte Inglés just steps from StreetXO, Rocambolesc is nothing more than a money grab by Jordi … Continue reading

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DiverXO, Madrid ES

DiverXO 2015 Emrich-Schonleber Riesling Thaipiridha – White Thai Ron, Ginger Lemongrass Liqueur, Lime, Lychee, Muscovado Sugar, Mint-Basil-Cucumber Froth Laksa Singapore – Marinated Beef Tongue, Wild River Trout Roe, Beef Tendon, Light Broth, Coconut Milk, Pochas Beans, Kaffir Lime, Dried Chili … Continue reading

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Chocolatería San Ginés, Madrid ES

Chocolatería San Ginés Churros and Chocolate Serving Chocolate con Churros since 1894 The Chocolatería San Ginés has earned enough notoriety to stay open 24/7, its central location in an alley near the namesake Church frequently sporting long lines awaiting a … Continue reading

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Panic, Madrid ES

Panic Centeno Bollos de Canela The brainchild of former Graphic Designer Javier Marca, Panic ushered in a new era of baking when it opened in 2012, Madrid’s prior lack of artisan Loaves soon flourishing and still anchored today by six … Continue reading

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Ciento Treinta Grados (Calle de Fernando el Católico,) Madrid ES

Ciento Treinta Grados Monkey Bread Babka Kouign Amann Mille Feuille Born from Alberto and Guido Miragoli, brothers of Basque and Italian descent, Ciento Treinta Grados translates to “One Hundred and Thirty Degrees” in English, the temperature responsible for many of … Continue reading

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Deessa, Madrid ES

Deessa 2019 Mas Escorpi Chardonnay Petals of Roses Gin Tonic of Apple Bearnaise Sauce of Trout Roe Smoked Eel and Chili Soup Shiso Saam, Red Tuna, Starry Moss Torta of Ling Roe served as ‘cheese’, Mullet Roe, Trout Roe, Beluga … Continue reading

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DSTAgE, Madrid ES

DSTAgE One Product, One Dish: “Calamari a la Romana” Bonito – Yellowfin Tuna, Fermented Cabbage Frozen Horchata, Filet of Anchovy Housemade Vegan Chorizo, Egg Yolk, Sesame Bread, Txakoli Roasted Cauliflower, Olive, Caviar Fresh Pappardelle, Tomato Water, Beer Yeast, Koji Charred … Continue reading

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Maestro Churreo (Carrera de San Jerónimo,) Madrid ES

Maestro Churreo – Carrera de San Jerónimo Churro Bites, Nutella Churro Goloso con Dulce de Leche Established in 1902, but given a modern makeover and sizable social media presence, Maestro Churreo lacks the crowds of San Gines or Chocolateria Los … Continue reading

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Casa Mira, Madrid ES

Casa Mira Turrón Marzipan Palmier Tecla There are lots of Turrón shops in Madrid, including a big chain with Albert Adria branding, but for those in-the-know none have been serving Spain’s capitol longer than Casa Mira, who has been crafting … Continue reading

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La Duquesita, Madrid ES

La Duquesita Chocolate Palmier Almond Croissant Caracolas Possibly Madrid’s most famous Bakery, its century-old footprint operated by Chef Oriol Balaguer since 2015, La Duquesita takes guests back in time thanks to a gold, wood and mirrored interior attesting to a … Continue reading

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Casa Dani, Madrid ES

Casa Dani Tortilla, Baguette Morcilla, Potatoes Chorizo, Potatoes Located in Mercado de la Paz, with Chef Lola Cuerda frequently at the stove, Casa Dani is not rarely the answer to questions regarding Spain’s best Tortilla, both locals and tourists filling … Continue reading

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La Tasqueria de Javi Estevez, Madrid ES

La Tasqueria de Javi Estevez Sourdough, Cereal Bread, Olive Oil Anchovy Skin, Beef Tongue, Chocolate Foie Macaron Partridge Pate, Apple, Pork Tongue, Toast Sweetbread Ravioli, Bolognese, Bechamel Duck Heart, Corn Beef Tripe Spanish Cheeses Lemon Pie, Mango Ice Cream Billed … Continue reading

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Moulin Chocolat, Madrid ES

Moulin Chocolat Choux Caramel Canelé Truffles – Noir, Vanilla, Almond, Palm d’Or Owned by Ricardo Martínez, Spanish by birth but French in inspiration, Moulin Chocolat occupies exclusive real estate on Calle de Alcalá and predictably matches its upscale environs with … Continue reading

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Pasteleria Mallorca (Calle de Serrano,) Madrid ES

Pasteleria Mallorca – Calle de Serrano Tortell Mille Feuille Kouign Amann Almond Croissant Established by Bernardino Moreno in 1931, and still built around his original recipes across several storefronts, Pasteleria Mallorca has grown into a full-service Restaurant serving sweets, savories … Continue reading

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