Tag: spanish food
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 2 – A Food Journal
As part of any traveling experience, discovering a region’s food and drink scene are essential to understanding its culture. I found the food of Madrid to be just as flavorful as the city itself. Now before even stepping into Spain, I had already researched several restaurants that I wanted to dine at. This included a…
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A Day in TOLEDO, SPAIN | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visiting the historical ancient city of Toledo is essential while traveling through Spain. Whether you do a day trip from Madrid or stay in this medieval city for a couple of nights, a trip to Toledo will leave you enchanted. I decided to do a day trip from Madrid, and I took a chartered bus…
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Corral de la Moreria – A Michelin Star and the World’s Best Tablao Flamenco
In Madrid, down a small quiet street, in a dark intimate restaurant, upon a small corner stage, a group of musicians and world renowned Flamenco dancers come together, and put on one of the best shows in the world. They have achieved top recognition as the “The Best Flamenco Tablao in the World” from the…
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What I ate in MADRID – Part 1 – A Food Journal
Madrid was the first city that I had ever visited in Spain. I am saying this because there will be other return trips to Spain. I knew that I would be back after the first couple of days that I was exploring, because Madrid and I just ‘clicked’. I found this majestic city to be…
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Restaurante La Trainera – A Place for Seafood in Madrid, Spain
In 1966 within the reputable residence of the Salamanca district in Madrid, Restaurante La Trainera was born. For over fifty years La Trainera has been one the city’s top restaurants for seafood. When I travel, I try to seek out seafood restaurants with a history of serving fresh fish and shellfish. Since Madrid is a…
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Madrid’s Legendary Zalacain Restaurante – A Feast for the Gastronome
A gastronomic icon of Madrid since 1973, Zalacain Restaurante has been a legendary dining establishment for decades. By 1987, they received the highly coveted Three Michelin Stars after earning their first star shortly after they opened fourteen years prior. Zalacain became the first restaurant in Spain to accomplish this top recognition, making them a culinary…