Monthly Archives: December 2007

Yerbabuena: Inventive vegetarian cuisine in Madrid

Posted on December 31, 2007 by Katie

by Julie Espinosa As mentioned in a previous post, eating vegetarian in Madrid is a fool’s errand or a compelling challenge, depending on how you look at it. There are many establishments that throw ham into every single dish and … Continue reading →

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Natural Foods in Madrid

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Katie

by Katie Goldstein A Spanish friend of mine calls herself a vegetarian. But, she says, “I make an exception for jamón.” There you have it: it can be a little tough to be a true vegetarian in this country. In … Continue reading →

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Great Lunch – Sushi in Madrid

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Katie

by Amy Menchhofer It’s lunchtime and you are in the mood for something besides the standard fare. If it’s sushi your after, head over to SushiOlé. Their menu is extensive, offering a number of appetizers and tempuras, as well as … Continue reading →

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Great Madrid Bars: Taberna Tirso de Molina, relax after the Rasto

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Katie

by Richard Morley So you have spent Sunday morning on the steep slopes of El Rastro. You have been all the way to the bottom and now you have climbed back to the top again. You have enjoyed browsing around … Continue reading →

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Escape the Sol: explore bars and nightlife on its side streets

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Katie

by Julie Espinosa The Puerta del Sol can be one of the most avoidable places in Madrid—what with its tourists, ear-splitting construction racket and general bustle. Steer clear of the Puerta del Sol itself and the streets north, between Sol … Continue reading →

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The Reina Sofia Museum – Modern Art in Madrid

Posted on December 14, 2007 by Katie

by Katie Goldstein The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía houses the modern art portion of Madrid’s Golden Triangle in a former hospital. The mostly 20th-century Spanish art collection is well suited to the vast spaces of the hospital: … Continue reading →

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What is the weather like in Madrid?

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Katie

by Faye Davies When people ask if I like living in Madrid, I say, ‘No one ever goes to bed and the sky’s always blue. What do you think?’ The former observation is a slight exaggeration (Sunday nights are quiet); … Continue reading →

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Highlights and Tips from a Semestre Studying in Madrid

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Katie

by Michael Loiacono Michael Loiacono has spent the last 4 months studying at Syracuse Universtiy in Madrid as part of a student exchange program. He’s also been an invaluable intern, helping us out with Notes from Madrid and our other … Continue reading →

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Madrid Neighbourhoods: Chueca, Anything Goes!

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Katie

by Niels Klok Photo: hanging out in Chueca plaza It has become somewhat of a cliché over the years: neglected neighbourhood with bad name is adopted by gay community and turned hip ‘n’ happening (NYC’s Meatpacking District, or Athens’ Gazi … Continue reading →

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Madrid’s Holiday Market and Christmas Tree Shopping

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Katie

by Amy Menchhofer The holidays are upon us and it’s time to decorate your piso. Christmas trees, holiday lights, nativity scene figurines. Where in Madrid can you shop for decorations? In a word – Plaza Mayor. The scene of a … Continue reading →

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