When it comes to markets around the world, there is no doubt Europe shines. From the Mercat de La Boqueria in Barcelona to Borough Market in London, there is no shortage of culinary hotspots drawing tourists and locals alike. In Madrid, almost everyone knows of Mercado de San Miguel, but may not be familiar with
First opened in December 2010, Carmencita Bar is the “neighborhood-feel bar” that Tuscan native Marianne decided to open up in Malasaña with her chef boyfriend Yoel from León, where they met years ago. The name Carmencita is derived from the annual summer music festival created by their friends in their León village, Villarejo de Órbigo. However, don’t
The Restaurant Week first appeared in 1992 in New York, in collaboration with Fashion Week and in order to increase the volume of sales in the so-called “off season” traditionally low occupancy times in the tourist restaurants. The essence of restaurant week is democratize access to the restoration and is in many cases, a suction helping
This month we will be in search of cheap but good quality hamburger locations in the city. Join me as I dig in… First opened in December 2011, Urban Burger reinvents the American fast food concept with fresh, local ingredients and made-to-order hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes. The menu is small and simple with prices under 10€ and
