TRADITIONS. We already know. On these dates comes the eternal discussion between those who join the Halloween party and those who prefer to follow our traditional celebrations. But this weekend there are plans for everyone. And we are going to start with dessert: The Majorcan bring for him all Saints Day its wind fritters and saint bones.
On the one hand, those little morsels of happiness called buñuelos, which recover their most classic flavors: cream, cream or chocolate . But there will also be coffee, angel hair or dulce de leche . Even a new addition: hazelnut fritter!
And on the other, the bones of a saint. A marzipan dough filled with yolk, sweet potato, sour cream, strawberry, praline or chocolate . If we have to start the bridge giving ourselves a whim, we will not be the ones who refuse. Once a year does not hurt! (La Mallorquina, Madrid)
La Mallorquina fritters are the most anticipated on All Saints' Day.
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE. The team of The Barcelona EDITION has decided to give a twist to Halloween night and they have decided that the person responsible for your luck is only you. Once there, you will have to choose if you belong to good or evil, if you want to go to heaven or hell , which side is the one that represents you the most. Your choice will be the one that guides your future evening.
Before the decision, we can make a stop at Bar Veraz . Chef Pedro Tassarolo has created a menu according to the context with dishes like a Eden's garden , roasted vegetables with Parmesan foam; or the Beelzebub Stoves , a lobster rice, prawns and ñoras, to finish with two desserts that we will leave to your own discovery.
When your turn comes, it will be time to choose between the sky, which will take you to The Roof, the hotel's terrace and where special Halloween cocktails await you with the music of Ignasi's DJ set; or hell, which will direct you to Punch Room, the hotel's speakeasy-inspired bar . In the latter, special signature punches await you for the night, and the rhythm of Pablo Sánchez's DJ set. Which one do you choose? (The Barcelona EDITION, Av. Francesc Cambo, 14, 08003)
And you, are you more of heaven or hell?
FROM MADRID TO THE WORLD. We already announced it at the beginning, and we weren't lying: this weekend there are plans for everyone. And that is why the tradition of Day of the Dead from Mexico he wasn't going to be left out. Barracuda MX in Madrid and Manta Ray MX in marbella They have devised a series of dishes off the menu and a Mexican celebration in style.
Although the menu will be available from October 29 to November 2, the most special days will be the 30th and 31st, since they will have the live performance by a group of mariachis . The dishes that will parade these days through the tables will be some like the red ceviche of sea bass tripe with guajillo chili sauce, Grilled boletus quesadilla with San Simón cheese and green tomatillo sauce, or confit duck fritters with green pipián of pumpkin seeds, among others.
And how could it be otherwise, we can accompany the recipes with two specially crafted cocktails for the gastronomic night of the Day of the Dead: The beginning Y The arrival are their names, the ingredients you will have to discover yourself.
Grilled boletus quesadilla with San Simón cheese and green tomatillo sauce.
WITH H FOR HALLOWEEN. We have always defended the idea that any excuse is good to go out to eat , and Halloween was not going to be less. And the truth is that it is difficult to choose from a wide range of restaurants that prepare different options for these days. It is the case of The H is silent and his new hamburger.
One of the best-known hamburger restaurants in Madrid launches, from October 29 to November 1, a limited edition hamburger and just reading its ingredients already makes us salivate.
The Halloween Burger contains 180 grams of beef, cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato, jalapeños and whiskey BBQ sauce . All this enclosed in a delicious brioche bread and accompanied by potatoes or sweet potatoes. We can think of no better celebration than giving ourselves a feast.
The Halloween Burger is everything we want this weekend.
THE ULTIMATE PLAN. Until now, gastronomy seems to have occupied every day of the bridge, but what would a Halloween be without horror movies? The Madrid Race drive-in and the Drive-in Malaga They have been in charge of making the most complete plan for these days.
On the one hand, Rita's Brunch returns with their corresponding DJs and their mythical food trucks. This time, it returns in a terrifying format. On October 30, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the turn of saints and sinners , and on the 31st the real Halloween party will arrive, in which there will even be a costume contest . They will change to the Day of the Dead on November 1, in which brunch is presented with Mariachis, DJs, Mexican food and margaritas.
But for those who are missing a horror movie marathon, they have prepared the horror-festival , with titles like Poltergeist or The Shining, for children some like The Adams Family 2, classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas, and also a surprise film that has yet to be revealed. (Full schedule here)
Brunch or cinema? You can have it all at Autocine Madrid Race and Autocine Málaga.
BREAD (MEXICAN) FOR EVERYONE: “PlacerEsMex was born out of wanting to cover the need to reach the Spanish public quality homemade mexican food –vacuum-packed–, that reminds me of my home in Mexico”, he tells us Lydia Serna, owner of this home service (which even, if you wish, will set up a Mexican dinner at home with a cocktail shaker, crockery and typical Mexican decoration… and tequila!).
Her proposal comes from the hand of recipes such as cochineal pugil, pastor and chicken tinga, accompanied by yellow or blue corn tortillas and, of course, homemade guacamole with handmade tortilla chips. On the occasion of the Day of the Dead, Serna integrates into the menu the typical dead bread, a sweet bread with orange zest and orange blossom water that represents the four cardinal points”. ; tamales – corn dough filled with proteins such as chicken, mole or cochinita; as well as a special vegan and cheese with slices–; Y skulls of chocolate.
“I think during this party where life and death are celebrated with family and friends it is fascinating to believe, and I firmly believe, that your loved ones come to visit you. That is why you have to welcome them with what they liked to eat and drink, put the altar with their photos, flowers and some other detail of things that made them happy.
Dead bread.
UP TO THE SKY OF MADRID … with direct pass to the underworld. Specifically on the terrace of the INNSide by Meliá Madrid Gran Vía hotel, with direct views of the capital's skyline. Within 500m², its cocktail bar is dressed in a terrifying gala with a cocktail inspired by “blood red”. Under the name of Draculin , this special edition preparation is made with a compound potion. Bombay Bramble Gin, strawberry syrup, lime juice and triple sec.
In addition, the cobwebs, bats, pumpkins and other elements typical of this popular festival will transform the space so that the city sky opens up to the gates of the most sybaritic abyss . come on, come on
The Draculin cocktail.
HERE IS FEAR. The largest reserve of pine forests in the Iberian Peninsula, the Leira Park, in Nazaré (Portugal), features the presence of Ohai, a outdoor resort that has been prepared in style so that this weekend you will be transported to a parallel dimension. With terror yes, but mainly with pure and authentic fun. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by witches and mythical creatures , you can paint your own masks and even prepare costumes (although it is essential that you carry yours in your suitcase). Also, the hotel has a haunted hotel in which to get lost in family.
Saturday starts the day with a pumpkin workshop and afternoon scary stories will be told in the “cemetery” . To top it off, the night it ends up dancing in the Disco Thriller and one Festival of the Dead that follows the Mexican tradition. Of course, on Sunday, October 31, get ready, because a funeral parade accompanied by a music band and mariachis.
Ohai Nazare.
WILD CREATURES. fun and education , an “all in one” plan that can be enjoyed together with the animals from the Madrid Zoo Aquarium and Faunia. the magic of habits and food of the residents of both enclosures are the great attractions for children to learn during these days.
On October 30 and 31 and November 1, the team of caregivers and educators They will show the whole family the food that is prepared daily in the park for some species such as penguins, seals, brown bears, giant pandas, Indian rhinoceros or elephants . The “Halloween” stamp will be put on by the special workshops in which pumpkins and funny toys will be prepared for the little ones to learn and get to know their favorite animals in greater depth – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and with prior registration.
That in the Zoo Aquarium, because in Faunia the legends and myths that revolve around reptiles, amphibians or primates They will be the protagonists, touring their ecosystems for an hour. and for that Monday without school , there will be activities and workshops, as well as interactive passes at the school of reptiles.
Halloween to learn with animals.
AND WITHOUT LEAVING HOME. Celebrate without leaving home. Share without getting off the couch. Y commemorate one of the most important festivals of Mexican culture . That is what MX RR proposes, the food delivery service -which is requested through Glovo- of the Chef Robert Ruiz . The Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico from the night of October 31 to November 2 and it is just when the Mexican chef opens his new space in Las Tablas (Madrid) , designed solely and exclusively –except for his terrace, where you can have a drink– to “pick up” and “carry”.
Guacamole with tortilla chips (the best in Madrid? Indeed); a very fresh Shrimp Ceviche Acapulco, beef rib quesadilla with pasilla chili, Iberian pork al pastor tacos or some Tacos Machete –grilled grilled ribs of northern beef– are added as novelties to a menu that already included the spectacular crunchiquecas , cohinita pibil tacos and a dessert of ten such as mango and ginger ice cream with piquín chili. And fans of a good cocktail, watch out for their Tamarind Margaritas, which arrive ready with all its ingredients. for you to be a bartender in your own home . Hurray Mexico!
One of the MX RR 'combos'.