Discover Venezuelan Cuisine for only 4.50 €

Carmen — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:00:04 +0000

Planeo and Arepa Olé in Chueca is offering a great deal to enjoy the authentic taste of Venezuela with a menu for 2 people including 4 arepas and 2 tropical drinks with 55% discount! The menu is to take away or eat on site, subject to availability of tables. Arepa could be considered as a kind of

European Mobility Week: Tapa Route

Carmen — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 06:00:26 +0000

Until Saturday, September 22 – European Mobility Week is an annual campaign on sustainable urban mobility, which occurs every year, encouraging European local authorities to introduce and promote sustainable transport measures and to invite their citizens to try out alternatives to car use. This year, the Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Madrid, introduced

Macrobiotic Diet Talk & Tasting

Carmen — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:00:35 +0000

George Ohsawa was a Japanese philosopher who founded the macrobiotic diet in the 1920′s as a healthy, “zen-like” lifestyle that promoted longevity and a mean of combating chronic illness. This dietary regimen is similar to that of a vegetarian, consisting of whole grains, vegetables and occasional fish or meat. Learn more about this way of life tomorrow Tuesday, September 11th @ 8:30pm in Café

Top 5 Places for Croquettes

Carmen — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:00:22 +0000

The croquette is a deep fried ball of gooey goodness originating in France, but is more popular in the Netherlands and Spain, where it can be eaten as a side dish, main dish, starter or tapa. Here are the top 5 most popular locations in Madrid of the best croqueta: 1. Casa Julio Calle de la

Frozen Finds: Gino Fuoli

Cassie — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:00:08 +0000

Making great ice cream runs in the family at Gino Fuoli where they have been churning it out since 1965. Named after the owner’s grandfather, this local shop continues to be a neighborhood favorite.Located at Calle Fuencarral, 149 (Metro Quevedo), they are open ten months of the year (February through November) and ten days over

VIII Edition of the Tapas Fair

Carmen — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:00:23 +0000

The 8th Edition of the Feria de la Tapa in Madrid organized by Mahou-San Miguel, in collaboration with the Spanish Association of Food Entrepreneurs (AMER) among others, include a competition for participating chefs, and a total of 38 caterers that offer more than a hundred tapas to taste. Running four days from June 21-24 from 12:00-4:30pm & 8pm-12am. You

Jazzed Up Pizza

Cassie — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:00:46 +0000

A few weeks ago we brought to you the story behind pizza joint PaPizza. There is no denying there is a demand for this grab-and-go option and today we bring you details on another city favorite, Pizza and Jazz. Over the past year, the co-owners have established two locations in prime spots. We visited the

El Bajo de Don Pedro: La Latina Market

Cassie — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:37:59 +0000

This Sunday May 6 from 12pm to 8pm marks the first market to come to El Bajo de Don Pedro in La Latina. Scope out secondhand goods including furniture and home decor, books, shoes, and plenty of retro, vintage and designer clothes. If you are looking for a refreshment, a minibar will be serving beers

Gastro-Market Chamberí

Carmen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:16 +0000

The central district of Chamberí is one of the most “gourmet” in Madrid, having some of the best traditional markets, delicatessen shops & restaurants. They will now be hosting a new open air food market to bring the best Spanish & international specialties for both locals and tourists alike. Great gift & souvenir ideas can be found here! Beginning

Madrid Restaurant Week: March 16-25

Carmen — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:28:38 +0000

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

The Cheap In Madrid Blog » Food

Discover Venezuelan Cuisine for only 4.50 €

European Mobility Week: Tapa Route

Macrobiotic Diet Talk & Tasting

Top 5 Places for Croquettes

Frozen Finds: Gino Fuoli

VIII Edition of the Tapas Fair

Jazzed Up Pizza

El Bajo de Don Pedro: La Latina Market

Gastro-Market Chamberí

Madrid Restaurant Week: March 16-25