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Gourmet shops: no two are the same

Silvia Roba — Tue, 17 May 2022 10:25:31 +0000

Ultra-specialisation is here to stay. This month, as Madrid hosts Gastrofestival, its most important culinary event, we’ll be taking a look at some of the shops in the city devoted to a single product. There’s an endless range of flavours and aromas! Tell me what you buy and I’ll tell you who you are. Or […]

A tailor-made glove

Silvia Roba — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:33:37 +0000

Not only is it the most elegant of all fashion accessories, but it also protects our hands from the cold. Our city boasts numerous shops and workshops where their gloves are still 100% handmade. The result? Pairs of gloves that last a lifetime. Although gloves were used by the Barbarians to help them fight the […]

Hats for all occasions

Silvia Roba — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:33:37 +0000

Temperatures are dropping in Madrid, and warm clothes are becoming a necessity. Don’t forget to cover up your head! In these shops –some over a century old– and workshops in our city, you’re sure to find just what you’re looking for. Wearing a hat was fashionable in the 19th century, and it’s still trendy today. […]

Designer masks

Silvia Roba — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:15:01 +0000

Numerous artisan studios and shops in Madrid have expanded their offerings to include this new accessory which health measures have made an essential part of our lives. You’ll find an array of models to choose from below. PESETA Huertas, 37 Metro: ANTÓN MARTÍN Making garments that are lovely on the outside as well as the […]

Fans for the summer

Silvia Roba — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:32:28 +0000

With over 2,800 hours of sunlight per year, our city is one of the sunniest capitals in Europe. In these two shops, one classic and the other modern, you’ll find the perfect summer accessory. CASA DE DIEGO They have fans without any fabric, lace fans, plain fans, fans hand-painted with flowers… Casa de Diego has […]

Shaping stories

Silvia Roba — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:38:37 +0000

Pottery and ceramics have made a niche for themselves in Madrid, which is full of craftspeople who are bringing a modern touch to processes and techniques with a very long tradition. Below you’ll find a catalogue of items such as jewellery, crockery and lamps that are true works of art! Guille García-Hoz Pelayo, 43 Metro: […]

Do you like cheese?

Alicia Hernandez — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:55:34 +0000

If you’re a cheese lover, this is right up your street. Madrid is home to a number of splendid temples in which to discover, taste and buy artisan cheeses, those precious jewels that come from small dairies in Spain, France or the United Kingdom, all made with tender loving care and natural products. To learn […]

#Gaybourhoods: La Latina

Enrique Cortés — Fri, 05 May 2017 11:30:39 +0000

World Pride Madrid 2017 is drawing nearer, and this city is one of contrasts. It’s a city that changes from street to street and neighbourhood to neighbourhood. I’ve set myself the singular task of acting as a zone-by-zone guide to the essential spots in Madrid that you simply must visit. Hot on the heels of the […]

Madrid Mementos Volume 2

Liam Aldous — Thu, 05 May 2016 12:04:34 +0000

So you’re in Madrid for a few days and between all the tapas and traversing the city you still want to pick up a worthy souvenir. The trouble is, all the tourist shops seem to be selling cheaply made plastic trinkets that you’d be embarrassed to stick on your fridge. Thankfully, Madrid is in the […]

Lost in La Latina

Liam Aldous — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:55:17 +0000

La Latina is a labyrinth of bars, restaurants and bullish antiquarians. The sheer quantity of places on offer is staggering and, if you’re anything like me, when you enter into the over-filled fray you have absolutely no idea how to distinguish between the good and the bad. So why not consult the experts? While everyone […]