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Gelados Santini (Rua do Carmo,) Lisbon PT

Gelados Santini Dulce de Leche, Fig Begun by Italian immigrant Attilio Santini in 1949 Gelados Santini now inhabits six storefronts from Chiado to Porto, and although some will suggest world-class quality the reality is that the product is merely average … Continue reading →

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Belcanto, Lisbon PT

Belcanto 2019 Serra Oca Elderini – Elderflower Dry Martini Steam Bun – Cod Liver, Trout Roe Tuna Tartare, Oyster Capsule Chicken Skin, Chicken Mousse, Squid Foie Gras Bonbon Anchovy, Red Pepper, Toast Carrot in Different Textures with Cashew Milk – … Continue reading →

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Pastelaria Mexicana, Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Mexicana Mil Folhas Palmera Glaseada Pasteis De Coco Pasteis De Amendoa Pasteis De Nata Named for its neighborhood, Pastelaria Mexicana has occupied the end of Roma Avenue since 1946, familial ownership and its low-slung layout creating a welcoming environment … Continue reading →

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Pastelaria Versailles (Avenida da República,) Lisbon PT

Pastelaria Versailles Espresso Pastel de Bacalhau Pastel de Nata Palmier Coberio Castanha Ovo Saco With a huge location at the airport it is safe to say most visitors cannot miss Versailles, but for those venturing to the original Pastelaria on … Continue reading →

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Cervejaria Ramiro, Lisbon PT

Cervejaria Ramiro Bread with Butter Sagres Pale Lager Barnacles Spiny Dye Murex Deep Water Pink Shrimp Garlic Clams Spider Crab Sagres Preta Steak Sandwich Established as a “Pasture House” in 1956 it was as a result of customer demand that … 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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