WELL OUT OF THE YEAR. No, we are not going to talk about what we are going to do after midnight to celebrate the new year, but about how are we going to fire him, from that last supper that, contrary to what many think, it is not necessary that it only contain seafood. What if we say goodbye to 2021 with our favorite food? Yes, we are talking about pizza, specifically the one from Fratelli Figurato.
Experts in recover the Neapolitan style in our country , they choose the three best pizzas from their menu to receive 2022 with a stomach full of happiness. In first place, they have placed a classic, la Margherita: homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil . A sure hit.
For the number two position, they have chosen the award-winning Best Pizza in Europe, according to 50 Top Pizza: the Devil of Leon . It will surprise you because its star ingredient is Leon's chorizo! Finally, for the most daring, the Rock&Roll, with mozzarella, sliced bacon, pesto oil and black pepper . Shall we change the New Year's Eve rules? (Alonso Cano Street, 37. Madrid)
And if we change the seafood for the pizza?
DISCOVERIES. In the last agenda of plans for 2021, could not miss the art . This time, from the hand of emerging talents: new year, new artists. The Community of Madrid celebrates the 32nd edition of the Plastic Arts Circuits exhibition, a gathering of young artists from the region.
On this occasion, the ten participating creators will be part of All that was solid melts into thin air . The artistic variety is served in a show that brings together different styles, but all share characteristics such as the uncomfortable memory of the recent past, the city as a ruin and the limits of creative language. Nothing like starting the year with new discoveries . (Until February 6, in the Sala de Arte Joven, free admission)
New year, new artists.
WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Attention! This is a statement for all those people who are called Manuel, Manuela, Manolo or Manola . On January 1, not only the New Year is celebrated, but also Saint Manuel and, this time, you can receive the gift that you deserve for your saint, and comes from Manolo Bakers.
That day, the most famous cafeteria and pastry shop in Madrid will be Giving away a caprice box of gluten-free Manolitos, Palmitas or Manolitos (eight units) to all the namesakes who pass by the store. The only thing you need is your identification document and your appetite. More than one would like to change their name to start the year!
Is your name Manolo?
FOR THE LITTLE ONES... OR NOT. If we have one thing clear, it is that, on these dates, there is nothing like having the little ones as an excuse to enjoy christmas like a child . That is why we take advantage of the plans dedicated to the kings of the house so that, in reality, we all have fun. Until January 5, we have an appointment in Madrid RACE drive-in theater.
It could be just going to see a movie, in this case, Sing 2! and we would already be happy enough, but this Christmas, they go one step further, with Navilandia.
A fair where you can eat churros with chocolate and cotton candy , and enjoy lighting, live music, storytelling and workshops for children, and the great opportunity to deliver the letter of the Three Wise Men to their pages in person . (Tickets here)
THEY ARE COMING Yes, the day is coming the wise men are just around the corner . We don't know if literally, but we keep the illusion almost at the same level as the little ones. And between gifts and the traditions of each family, there is something that never fails: The roscón! But the good thing is that there are some that we can eat now and, even better, out of home!
From January 2 to 9, you can have breakfast, snack or choose as dessert the Roscón de Reyes de Colósimo , with three fillings that revolutionize the scene, apart from the mythical nothing: pistachio, truffle and kinder . To enjoy dessert Mories House we will have to wait until January 5 and 6. It will be then when he is waiting for us the Vienna Roscón La Baguette , which we already talked about last week.
And last but not least, the Terrace of Santo Domingo offers us a Three Kings Day from the heights . On the night of January 5, they premiere a special menu, including dishes such as crepe stuffed with seafood with red shrimp mousseline or oxtail ravioli with poquillo hummus , among others. For dessert, how could it be otherwise, roscón.
Shall we advance tradition?