Always a pleasure to travel to Madrid . The town where I lived for 7 intense years is a destination where I always love to run away. And
never mind that there is nothing new (but make no mistake, there always
is), Madrid classics are attractive enough to prepare the case and
assemble a trip. And precisely these classics are those who served me a few weeks ago as the perfect excuse to return to Madrid .
A stay at the Ritz by Belmond : the legend. There never had been lodged, but certainly not want me missing. At the stage where he lived in 
Madrid
I used to go to this luxury hotel press conference or an interview and
always thought the experience was suppose to sleep between its historic
walls. Now I know. The legendary Ritz hotel was built in 1910 according to the wishes of King Alfonso XIII, establishing Madrid as one of the major European cities. The
Ritz is much more than a hotel, it's a piece of history located in the
'Golden Triangle' since its opening has welcomed the most important
aristocratic houses, high officials, celebrities , etc. Its restaurants and bars are still common meeting point of Spanish high society and their brunch on Sunday, an essential event for any foodie lovers. magnificent hand-woven rugs
, antique furniture, embroidered bed linen, elegant marble bathrooms
and views of myocardial Prado Museum and the roofs of Madrid (how
beautiful are the rooftops of the capital!), so was my room at the Ritz
hotel. I was greeted with a bottle of red wine and a plate of delicious jerky; I
remember perfectly that I applaud this kind of receptions, champagne we
like them all, but we show something more ours than for that we are in
Spain. I slept, clear like a queen and the enormous
clawfoot tub in my bathroom, perfect for relaxing after a marathon day
in the capital.
Madrid
I used to go to this luxury hotel press conference or an interview and
always thought the experience was suppose to sleep between its historic
walls. Now I know. The legendary Ritz hotel was built in 1910 according to the wishes of King Alfonso XIII, establishing Madrid as one of the major European cities. The
Ritz is much more than a hotel, it's a piece of history located in the
'Golden Triangle' since its opening has welcomed the most important
aristocratic houses, high officials, celebrities , etc. Its restaurants and bars are still common meeting point of Spanish high society and their brunch on Sunday, an essential event for any foodie lovers. magnificent hand-woven rugs
, antique furniture, embroidered bed linen, elegant marble bathrooms
and views of myocardial Prado Museum and the roofs of Madrid (how
beautiful are the rooftops of the capital!), so was my room at the Ritz
hotel. I was greeted with a bottle of red wine and a plate of delicious jerky; I
remember perfectly that I applaud this kind of receptions, champagne we
like them all, but we show something more ours than for that we are in
Spain. I slept, clear like a queen and the enormous
clawfoot tub in my bathroom, perfect for relaxing after a marathon day
in the capital.
There are two plans sleep- besides that one should not miss the Ritz hotel. One is the traditional brunch on Sunday
(and almost obligatorily have to ask their delicious Eggs Benedict) and
the other is the afternoon tea (16 to 20h), where you can enjoy a
selection of sandwiches, pastries and scones accompanied by relaxing
background tunes performed on piano, harp or classical Spanish guitar. So elegant, so Ritz ... no one will miss London.
Dinner at Zalacaín : no mythical restaurants in Madrid and then is Zalacaín. The secret is, of course, on 
how you have managed to grow old. For
this classic Madrid restaurant scene for over 40 years, we have no
objection (in case the fact that dinner with tie mandatory and is a bit
outmoded), but as here we have come to eat, and to eat well, I stuck to
excellent gastronomic walk in Zalacaín I enjoyed with dishes perfectly
executed his chef, Juan Antonio Medina Galvez . The menu is extensive, of course you have plenty of choice, although the classic restaurant are always a must : the lasagna porcini mushrooms and foie , thigh stewed duck, pig's trotter stuffed, salads shrimp and lobster , etc. Even
if you prefer to innovate, let yourself be guided by the wise counsel
of Valdunciel Carmelo Perez, who, under an impeccable direction, always
hits the mark: it made me encouraging me to try their steak tartar (sublime) and, of course, though I'm not very sweet-, traditional dessert, the chocolate lava cake at four spices with pistachio ice cream.
how you have managed to grow old. For
this classic Madrid restaurant scene for over 40 years, we have no
objection (in case the fact that dinner with tie mandatory and is a bit
outmoded), but as here we have come to eat, and to eat well, I stuck to
excellent gastronomic walk in Zalacaín I enjoyed with dishes perfectly
executed his chef, Juan Antonio Medina Galvez . The menu is extensive, of course you have plenty of choice, although the classic restaurant are always a must : the lasagna porcini mushrooms and foie , thigh stewed duck, pig's trotter stuffed, salads shrimp and lobster , etc. Even
if you prefer to innovate, let yourself be guided by the wise counsel
of Valdunciel Carmelo Perez, who, under an impeccable direction, always
hits the mark: it made me encouraging me to try their steak tartar (sublime) and, of course, though I'm not very sweet-, traditional dessert, the chocolate lava cake at four spices with pistachio ice cream.
Zalacaín
an appointment is always a good plan and although devoid of the last
day he had left Michelin star (Zalacaín Spanish restaurant was the first
to win three Michelin stars in 1987), this gesture should not be in any
way an excuse to leave to visit. Symbol of celebration, special occasions, good food, what more highlight of this luxury restaurant in Madrid is that has remained true to his hallmark, leaving aside fashions and trends.
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