Madrid
FULL APRIL. Why talk about plans for the weekend when you can talk about plans for the whole month? Commercial Coffee It makes it very easy for us, it launches the new agenda that will occupy the month of April and includes events of all disciplines and for all tastes.
To begin with, this Thursday they welcome us with music: tropical rhythms and dances by the artist Sethler , the musical project of the filmmaker Martín Cuervo. And what is to come? The Late Night presented by Santi Alveru , the musical performances of Albert Solo and Charlie Bastard , the monologues of Galder Vargas and more music, by Zulu Men and Biuti Bamboo . Which one do you sign up for? (Bilbao roundabout, 7, Madrid)
Music, humor, cinema and gastronomy... What more could you ask for?
THE TIME HAS ARRIVED. Yes, the time has come, it's time to eat French toast! It is always a good occasion to delight ourselves with some good torrijas, but the truth is that at Easter they taste better and their varieties multiply. This holiday season, we landed directly on the little duchess.
Oriol Balaguer is responsible for making us enjoy one of our most traditional and delicious desserts. He does sticking to the original recipe , with some ingredients that start from the artisanal Briox dough bread. From there, infused with milk and spices, fried with eggs and bathed in sugar and cinnamon, come the torrijas responsible for sweetening these days. The finishing touch? Orange and lemon scent.
The torrijas have arrived… finally!
THE COD ROUTE. We have not confused the letters on the keyboard, we are not talking about the cod route, this time, it is an ode to the cod, the one that is eaten. Until April 24, the The Machine Group celebrates the XI Conference of Cod , making this white fish the protagonist, which is presented in all its forms in its restaurants.
What are we going to find? Grilled golden cod, battered, pil-pil, in ajada to the Galician, Vigil Potaje, homemade creamy cod croquettes or cod pie with raisins , among many other options. A gastronomic parade in which all eyes are focused on a single and precious ingredient. Let's start the route!
The cod route? No, OF THE COD!
MORE TORIJAS. We already warned you, once the torrijas season arrives, there is no turning back: they are everywhere (fortunately). Second stop, Saint Maurus . Two emblems, two traditions, two classics come together in the restaurant and garden of this luxury hotel.
In Santo Mauro they bet on the Artisan brioche bread, fried in French butter and later dipped in sugar . The company is in charge of a homemade vanilla ice cream and cinnamon crumble. You can enjoy it every day from 12pm to 11pm for €10. (Zurbano Street, 36, Madrid)
Don't stop the torrijas!
PASTA OR LIFE. that's what he prays the kit Garofalo pasta that will turn us into authentic 'kitchenettes'... Italians! We already announced last week where to eat on April 6, world day of Carbonara . Now, we're back for a second round: from the restaurant to our homes, pasta carbonara is made to be eaten all year round.
Pasta Garofalo launches a kit with everything you need to recreate the famous recipe in our kitchens. The bag, available at the PeSeta store while supplies last, includes spaghetti Nº9 Garofalo, 240g Negrini guanciale, 200g Pecorino Romano PDO Grattugiato, and black pepper freshly ground We no longer have excuses to avoid putting on the apron. (San Vicente Ferrer, 8, Madrid, €35)
Do we dare at home?
AN INNOVATIVE FUTURE. Technology does not wait, it advances by leaps and bounds and we have a duty to catch that train. Samsung He gets us the ticket with two first-class seats: the launches of Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G in Spain . We climb?
They arrived on April 1 just to give you some good news: better camera, improved durability, high-powered performance, wide and smooth display, 5G connectivity, and defense-grade security. The person in charge of hosting her reception was the singer Ana Mena , with an impeccable demonstration of the technological qualities of the product during a tour of the most emblematic places in Madrid . Now, we only have to check it in the first person, do you dare?
We accompany Ana Mena in the new release of Sansung.
LUXURY SHOPPING. The spearhead of Inditex opens its most innovative store tomorrow in Madrid in a privileged space of the Edificio España, in the renovated Plaza de España. The impressive new store Zara –with views of the center of Madrid, natural light and the best selection from the fashion catalog – presents new product display areas and innovative technological tools for a simpler and more rewarding experience, which they facilitate self-checkout and avoid tedious waiting in queues for fitting rooms, with a shift request system.
More than 7,700 square meters of built area and 3,815 square meters of commercial area, The new establishment is committed to sustainability and offers fashion collections for women, men and children. We love the lingerie area –until now only available on the web–; the cosmetics line – you can make an appointment with a make-up artist through the app, as well as 'try on' the products in a virtual simulator very funny-; the Athleticz sports equipment collection; and an area for footwear and accessories with a 'boutique' spirit.
Lingerie area in the Zara store in Plaza de España, Madrid.
THEATER WITH A MESSAGE. The show about Lorca directed and performed by Alberto San Juan continues indefinitely at the Teatro de Bellas Artes in Madrid. Eighty minutes in which the actor recites Federico's verses and reflections accompanied by the jazz chords of 'La Banda, reproducing passages taken from Poeta en Nueva York and a conference by the poet himself delivered almost a century ago that, however, maintains a fully current light.
The poems and prose of New York are full of mysterious images, but also clear visions that portray our current reality in an almost journalistic way. "Gold comes from all over the earth and with it comes death," he says, describing the financial market on Wall Street. “And the most terrible thing is that the people who fill it believe that the world will always be the same, and that their duty is to move that great machine, day and night and always”. Keep talking, Federico.
'Lorca in New York', a show by Alberto San Juan.
Barcelona
THE MOST GLAMOROUS SUNDAY IN BARCELONA. Internationally recognized for creating extraordinary gastronomic experiences, mr porter, the steak house most sophisticated in Barcelona -and one of the acclaimed restaurants in Amsterdam-, now transforms Sunday afternoons. To offer this exclusive plan, it revolutionizes the scene, combining its exquisite cuisine with the best beats of its DJ's residents in a luxurious environment.
Traditionally closed that day, the Barcelona version is now open every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. offering a wide variety of dishes and signature cocktails to enjoy with family, partner or friends.
A) Yes, SUNDAYS WITH MR PORTER is set up as a roguish option in a contagious, high-energy environment. Are you going to miss it? Forget the mask, the movie and the laundry, this is the new hot spot of the foodies to say goodbye to the weekend.
AND SOME SANDWICHES, TOO. The famous informal restaurant in Barcelona, La Esquina, inaugurates a new proposal that bases its menu on gourmet sandwiches and 'top' salads. The chef, Marc Pérez, has been in charge of devising these elevated sandwiches to a maximum level, with various types of bread, generous filling and adorning each recipe with an original and homemade sauce; as well as fresh and tasty salads that can in themselves be a unique and appetizing dish.
All this accompanied by specialty coffee, the same one that has made it a benchmark among lovers of this matter. And the most important: without forgetting their Old Favorite, signature dishes such as their bikini or the blessed eggs. It is the ideal plan to visit the center of Barcelona, as a stop to gather strength on a shopping route or simply and wonderfully wandering around. Everything is great!
Sandwiches at Katsu Sando, Barcelona.
Alicante
OF MARKET. In an event where everything revolves around gastronomy, nothing can go wrong. That is why this weekend we are also traveling to the Valencian Community, specifically to Denia, to celebrate the first Olis de Diània market , a tribute to lovers and producers of olive oil.
On Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Magazines opens its season of markets and fairs of products. On this occasion, attendees will be able to purchase different brands of oils, such as Tossut or Olivista, but also attend cultural and gastronomic activities , such as book presentations, tastings, talks or round tables. (Carrer del Pont, 19, Dénia)