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5 FAMOUS + HISTORIC Madrid restaurants (including Botin!)
Explore 5 of Madrid’s MOST historic restaurants & taverns - including Botin, the oldest restaurant in the world! In this video I reveal hidden underground wine caves, tell stories of royal assassination attempts and even eat bull tail stew in a bar right below where Cervantes wrote the second part of Don Quixote!
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When I moved to Madrid, I fell in love with two tings - the history and the food. And over the years I’ve loved spending time in places that combine both… taverns & restaurants that are absolutely dripping with history and atmosphere. In this video, Yoly and I take you to 5 of my favourite historic restaurants and tapas bars… and not only do we eat the food, but also I tell you the stories behind these remarkable places that we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep!
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1. First we visit Taberna Antonio Sánchez, which is actually the oldest still-running tavern in the city (not to be confused with Botin, which is the oldest still running restaurant in the world). This place has the most remarkable decor that hasn’t changed since the 1830s. And downstairs is a fascinating hidden wine cellar.
2. Then we head into Madrid’s Literary Quarter to Casa Alberto. These are the streets Miguel de Cervantes’ famous author of Don Quixote lived in. And they’re wonderful to wander. Casa Alberto is always heaving, and it’s perfect for a quick vermouth, or something a little more substantial… like the bull tail stew we order.
3. Next up it’s Taberna La Bola, where we get a special behind-the-scenes visit to the kitchen, where they make their famous cocido madrileño stew the old fashioned way - in clay pots and on a charcoal stove. It’s a huge feast, but it’s worth it!
4. Casa Ciriaco is part bar, part restaurant… and it’s always heaving. I love hanging out in the tapas bar area and sipping on wine, or heading through to the restaurant where it just screams old Madrid with its photos of famous guests.
5. The grande finale! Restaurant Botín… aka Sobrino de Botín. We see the 300-year-old oven, explore the four magical floors and then sit down in Hemingway’s table for a plate of incredible roast suckling pig. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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How to prepare Spanish Omelette: Spanish Cooking classes in Madrid
Ingredients for a tortilla for four people
4 or 5 eggs depending on the size
4 potatoes depending on the zie
Extra virgin olive oil
1 onion (optional)
Salt
Preparation
Peal and watch the potatoes and slice them thinly. Heat a pan with a good amount amount of oil (enough to cover the potatoes), add the potatoes and a bit of salt. To many Spanish chefs it is not important if the potatoes break or not, so you don’t have to be overly careful with your slices of potato. If you’d like onion in your tortilla, slice and add a bit to the potatoes at this point. The heat should be too high at this point in order to cook the potatoes and onions correctly.
When they begin to brown, remove them from the oil and add them to a large strainer to remove the excess oil or place the pieces on some paper towels. Meanwhile begin to beat the eggs and then add them to the potatoes. Mix the ingredients will and add a bit of salt.
Prepare a new pan with a few spoonfuls of oil that can cover the bottom of the pan. Add the egg mixture with the potato and onion and lower the heat. Stir the eggs slightly so that the tortilla doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan at first.
Leave the eggs to cook and allow the bottom of the mixture to solidify, when the top of the eggs begin to bubble it is time to flip. Using a plate that is large enough to cover the entire pan, place the plate on the pan over the eggs. Carefully flip the pan, thus placing the tortilla on the plate. Now with a fork or tongues slide the tortilla back into the pan uncooked side down. Leave the tortilla to cook to your desired level of doneness or until the tortilla is browned. Remove onto a plate and serve.
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COCIDO MADRILEÑO BY SPANISH COOKING
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7 Best Tapas Bars on Cava Baja | Madrid's Most Famous Tapas Street
Cava Baja is Madrid’s most famous tapas bar street! It’s in the La Latina neighbourhood and has about 50 tapas bars in only 300 metres! But how do you avoid the tourist traps. Come with us and we’ll show you the 7 best tapas bars on Cava Baja! Including Taberna La Concha, Casa Lucas, La Posada de la Villa and more!
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Calle Cava Baja is a fantastic street for a tapas crawl in Madrid. It’s got about 50 tapas bars in just one street, and is in the heart of the famous La Latina neighbourhood. But with so many tapas bars, how can you pick the good from the bad? That’s where this video comes in? Yoly and I decided to hit 7 of our favourites.
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1. Taberna La Concha: I love this spot for a pre-lunch vermouth. They make their own vermouth, and serve it with a few extra ingredients to give it extra kick. They always pair it with a delicious tapa. And their cooked tapas and wine list are also excellent. A great start!
2. Diaz y Larrouy: The wine bar has been around since 1992 and so is one of the grandfather’s of this street. They have 30-40 wines per glass, and serve delicious tostas. An excellent option for cava by the glass.
3. La Posada de la Villa: There has been a posada (or inn) here since 1642, and I adore hitting the bar in this old tavern. It’s more of a restaurant, but the bar is a great place to grab a glass and even just enjoy the free tapa. It’s just full of history!
4. La Posada del Dragón: These guys do more modern tapas, and I love their tomato salad. But beyond the food, this place is extra special as beneath the glass floor you can see the remains of the medieval walls that once surrounded Madrid.
Honourable mention: La Perejila - great little tapas bar that just didn’t make the final cut.
5. Casa Lucas: Famous on Calle Cava Baja. This place is always packed, but does delicious modern tapas and tostas, and they have an excellent wine list. Don’t worry if you can’t get a table - just squeeze on up at the bar!
6. Taberna Tempranillo: Another classic wine bar that’s been around for a number of years. These guys do an eclectic selection of modern dishes, as well as tostas. And of course great wine by the glass. Also - the wine rack against the back wall is spectacular!
7. Los Huevos de Lucio: Opposite is a famous restaurant called Casa Lucio. And in that restaurant they’re famous for their huevos estrellados (aka. Huevos rotos or broken eggs). Opposite Los Huevos de Lucio is their tavern, and you can get the same dish there. It’s simple, but it’s delicious!
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Spanish Cuisine: Madrid Food Guide
Come join us for some Spanish cuisine in the Madrid, Spain! Our Madrid Food Guide showcases some of the best Spanish food worth trying in the capital city. Some of the Spanish cuisine we sample includes Gazpacho, Salmorejo, Paella, Fideuà Churros, Porras and Tortilla de Patatas (Tortilla Española) eating our way around some of the our favorite restaurants in Madrid.
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Gazpacho vs Salmorejo: Battle of Spanish Soups in Madrid, Spain
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So it is three thirty PM in Madrid, which means it is lunch time. So we're outside at a little patio right across from our hotel. And we're going to be doing a battle of the soups. We plan on trying two different soups that are from the region of Córdoba, Andalusia in southern Spain. And they are called Gazpacho and Salmorejo. And there is some similarities and some differences between these two cold soups, so we're going to be showing you what those are.
So our two soups have arrived. I'm having Gazpacho, Sam is having Salmorejo. And at first glance they do look quite similar. The same color because it is a tomato base but the topping is a little bit different. Now we're going to be actually tasting them and telling you about the ingedients and what sets these two apart.
Okay, so time for the first spoonful of Gazpacho.
Oh ho ho, baby!
Mmmm.
That is so good. It is tangy because of the tomato. It is served cold so it is really refreshing. And this one has a lot more ingredients than Salmorejo. So I just put in some chopped bell peppers, green and red peppers. It has also got a bit of onions in there. And it was drizzled with olive oil on top. So a great combination on a hot summer day. I'm just going to keep enjoying this over here.
It is so good.
So two more things I'll mention about Gazpacho. If you don't want like a full bowl of soup you can actually get it as a drink in a glass and that is cheaper because it is a smaller portion. And also Spanish Gazpacho is really different from Moroccan Gazpacho, which is what I was used to. The Moroccan recipe has chickpeas and beans so don't be surprised if you come to Spain and there are no chickpeas in your Gazpacho.
So it is dinner time in Madrid and today we are here at a local restaurant where we're going to be trying two different dishes. We are planning to eat Paella and something called Fideuà. They are two dishes from the region of Valencia. And there are some similarities and some differences.
So it is breakfast time here in Madrid. We've just rolled out of bed at 10 am. Which is a bit unusual. But we're here at a local cafe and we're going to have a traditional Spanish breakfast. So we have ordered a hot chocolate with Churros and Porras. So we're going to show you what those are like in just a few minutes.
So what I find unique about the Spanish Churros is the shape. When we had these in South America they were usually like long little strips. And also there is no filing in these. I still haven't come across any Spanish Churros that have fillings. Whereas in South America they were stuffed with chocolate, vanilla pudding, dulce de leche. So that is another difference.
So it is time for another breakfast here in Madrid. Today we are having the madrileño, which is the local breakfast that everybody likes in this city. And if you look down here you'll be able to see this is Tortilla. Which is a potato and egg type of dish. So it is kind of like a potato and egg omelette. And it is delicious. It comes with a side of bread. And I can't wait to dig in.
Okay, so what is the price for this delicious breakfast. This tasty breakfast comes in at around four Euros and usually it comes with a juice. They didn't have any today but it did come with a coffee and bread. And it is a filling breakfast. It is a great way to start our day. And it is definitely one of the things we have the most while we're here in Madrid.
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EPIC Madrid Food Tour (10 AMAZING stops)
The TOP 10 dishes in Madrid! Tortilla española, calamari sandwich, hot chocolate, tapas, jamón, vermouth, secret nun’s cookies and more! This is the delicious Madrid food tour I give to my friends when they visit! Beware - it's EPIC!
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Madrid has amazing food.. there I said it! Often when people think of Madrid they think of museums and art and maybe a trip to Toledo. But trust me, this city has an incredible food scene that is less touristy and more underground compared to some other cities in Spain. So, I wanted to make this Madrid food guide so that you can enjoy it like a true local!
Today I take you to 10 of my favourite places to eat 10 incredible bites. We start with the best chocolate in the city (melted from actual chocolate) at an over 100-year-old pastry shop. Then we head to a local and hidden family-run joint for the city’s top Spanish omelette (tortilla española) and a beer (caña).
Next up! Vermouth time. We nip across to the San Miguel market for a sweet red vermouth on tap just like the locals do (along with marcona almonds, campo real olives and a local skewer). Then we head to a SECRET STOP. Cloistered nuns who bake cookies in - the cookies are delicious and moreish and the experience is truly one-of-a-kind. As a friend used to say, like doing a drug deal!
OK… getting full. Next stop - jamón… ham! And the good stuff - acorn-fed jamón ibérico in a family-run ham shop. Around the corner we head to an over 100-year-old tapas bar for one of the most delicious tapas in the city - bull tail stew parcel, paired with a Rioja wine.
Next it’s Madrid’s most famous bite - the calamari sandwich. There are so many places that do this, but we head for the best one! And for more seafood, we swing around into the La Latina neighbourhood for the best bacalao in the city, served with a white wine in a place that is a true Madrid rough-and-tumble tapas bar.
And then - tapas. We swing into Casa Toni, a fantastic tapas bar that does brilliant sweetbreads - mollejas - a delicacy in many restaurants around the world, and here deliciously cooked with skill on the griddle.
And finally, dessert … we head to the most famous pastry shop in the city for the napolitana de crema. The perfect sweet end to a fabulous Madrid food tour. Siesta time!
Want to find those secret nun cookies? Head to Calle Codo (near Plaza de la Villa) and where you see the door with the sign Venta de Dulces, ring the top bell. Hours are Mon-Fri 0930-1300 then 16.30 - 18.30.
Here's the list of where we went:
1. El Riojano
2. Cerveriz
3. Mercado San Miguel (La Hora del Vermut was the stall)
4. Nuns
5. Mercado Jamon Iberico
6. Anciano Rey de los Vinos
7. Casa Revuelta
8. La Campana
9. Casa Toni
10. La Mallorquina
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How To Make Spanish Paella | Omar Allibhoy
Ok before you shout at us, recipes for paella differ from region to region, and this seafood-free version is Omar's take on the classic Paella Valenciana. Traditionally made with chicken and rabbit, Omar caramelises the meat and vegetables before adding the rice and must have ingredient – saffron. Garlic, smoked paprika and rosemary all add to the incredible flavours of this dish designed to bring everyone to the table. Serve with a wedge of lemon and enjoy.
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Paella recipe - How to make paella - Seafood paella
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This seafood paella from Valencia in Spain, called paella de marisco, is full of fresh seafood - squid, mussels, crayfish, prawns and clams. It's simply seasoned with saffron, paprika and garlic to let the flavour of the seafood shine. This video shows you how to make an authentic Spanish paella, including secrets that yield perfect results every time.
Try this seafood paella for your next tapas get-together or Spanish-themed dinner party. What's better than a big paella, meant for sharing, with some chilled white wine?
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Learn Spanish - discovering Retiro Park in Madrid (Spanish subtitles)
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Retiro Park is the most popular and visited park in Madrid. This park is a central meeting point for all sorts of people and one of the central focus of the park is the large lake. You can go boating or simply chill out, walk and watch to street entertainers perform.
TOUR OF BARCELONA MARKET - Mercat de la Boqueria, Seafood Section
The Mercat de la Boqueria is the best market in Barcelona and maybe even all of Spain. Join me on a tour of the seafood section, the sights and the sounds.
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Travel Guide Spain /// Madrid
Travel Guide Spain /// Madrid
No city on earth is more alive than Madrid, a beguiling place whose sheer energy carries a simple message: this city really knows how to live.
Why I Love Madrid
Ten years after I fell in love with Madrid and decided to call it home, the life that courses relentlessly through the streets here still produces in me a feeling that this is a place where anything can happen. Here is a place where the passions of Europe's most passionate country are the fabric of daily life, a city with music in its soul and an unshakeable spring in its step. But Madrid is also one of the most open cities on earth. As a result, it doesn't matter where you're from for the oft-heard phrase to ring true: 'If you're in Madrid, you're from Madrid'.
An Artistic City
Few cities can boast an artistic pedigree quite as pure as Madrid's and many art lovers return here again and again, so rich is the city's art collection. For centuries, Spanish royals showered praise and riches upon the great artists of the day, from home-grown talents such as Goya and Velázquez to a stunning pantheon of Flemish and Italian masters. Masterpieces by these and other Spanish masters such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró now adorn the walls of the city's world-class galleries. Three in particular are giants -- the Museo del Prado, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza -- but in Madrid these are merely good places to start.
Culinary Capital
Rising above the humble claims of its local cuisine, Madrid has evolved into one of the richest culinary capitals of Europe. This is a city that has wholeheartedly embraced all the creativity and innovation of Spain's gastronomic revolution. But this acceptance of the new is wedded to a passion for the enduring traditions of Spanish cooking -- it's no coincidence that the world's oldest restaurant is found here -- for the conviviality of the eating experience and for showcasing the infinite variety of food from every Spanish region. From tapas in sleek temples to all that's new to sit-down meals beneath centuries-old vaulted ceilings, eating in Madrid is a genuine pleasure.
Killing the Night
Madrid nights are the stuff of legend, and the perfect complement to the more sedate charms of fine arts and fine dining. The city may have more bars than any other city on earth, a collection of storied cocktail bars and nightclubs that combine a hint of glamour with non-stop marcha (action). But that only goes someway to explaining the appeal of after-dark Madrid. Step out into the night-time streets of many Madrid neighbourhoods and you'll find yourself swept along on a tide of people, accompanied by a happy crowd intent on dancing until dawn.
Beautiful Architecture
Madrid may not have the architectural cachet of Paris, the monumental history of Rome, or Barcelona's reputation for Modernista masterpieces. And no, there is no equivalent of the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum or La Sagrada Família that you can point to and say 'this is Madrid'. But Madrid has nothing to be envious of when it comes to architecture. Instead, the broad sweep of architectural history provides a glorious backdrop to city life, from medieval mansions and royal palaces to the unimagined angles of Spanish contemporary architecture, from the sober brickwork and slate spires of Madrid baroque to the extravagant confections of the belle époque. Put simply, this is one beautiful city.
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Tapas with Love
Annie Sibonney, an expert on Spanish regional and haute cuisine and host of Food Network Canada's From Spain With Love, takes Managing Editor, Erin Hershberg, to Cava Restaurant in Toronto to share the finer points of tapas, enlisting the aid of chef/owner Chris McDonald. Here McDonald shows us his take on a classic gilda pintxo from the Basque region. And, yes, it's as good as it looks.
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