The star map of the city
** MALASAÑA FOR ALL AUDIENCES **
In a few streets personalities as disparate as the actor Carlos Areces or the former president of the Popular Party of Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre , which boasts a mansion on Calle Jesús del Valle. And it is that this neighborhood is characterized by being multidisciplinary; In it, it is possible to do almost anything, and if it has to do with leisure, even better: from visiting vintage clothing stores to browsing through second-hand bookstores, going to eat something or have a few drinks quietly (or not).
breakfast of kings
Malasana It has always been the favorite territory of the rockers of the capital, but the truth is that something is changing. Lately, even the King and Queen of Spain have opted for its gastronomic offer, and more than one of them had their eyes wide open when they shared lunch with the monarchs at the Gumbo restaurant _( Pez , 15) _, where you can taste cuisine New Orleans Creole at reasonable prices; a few months earlier, **Doña Letizia caused quite a stir after visiting La Bicicleta ** _(San Ildefonso, 9) _, a bar that combines salads and sandwiches with a workplace. A few minutes walk away, at the legendary Pepe Botella café _(San Andrés, 12) _, we could also see the actor Raúl Arévalo having breakfast or the presenter Sarah Carbonero doing a photo shoot.
For lunch, the favorites are the recently released Russian Steak _(San Bernardino, 15) _ that the it girl frequents so much Natalia Ferviu like the musician Johnny Cifuentes , of burning . Another artist, in this case, Francesco Lane , Jonás Trueba's favorite actor, opts for the Ojalá restaurant _(San Andrés, 1) _, known for offering simple food with a modern touch and at a very good price. Actors Paco Leon and Fele Martinez they prefer to take refuge in the Crêperie La Rue _(Colón, 14) _, an ideal establishment to taste crêpes stuffed with nutella or matcha and raspberry cake.
Late at night, the bars chosen by celebrities to have a few drinks are the José Alfredo cocktail bar _(Calle de Silva, 22) _, where they go Fernando Sánchez Dragó, Nacho Mastretta or Leonor Watling ; and the Coconut Bar _(San Roque, 14) _, run by Sylvia Superstar, and in which it is not strange to meet Alaska , her husband, Mario Vaquerizo, or Carlos Areces . However, her fellow members of the “chanante” circle opt for the Picnic _ (Minas, 1) _, of which she is also a regular. Eva Amaral . The Weirdo pub _(Dos de Mayo, 6) _, now with a new regency but with the same dose of rock and roll, is one of the favorite places in Nacho Vigalondo.
ORCHARDS: TRADITION AND MODERNITY
The most touristic neighborhood in Madrid seems to be the perfect conclave to enjoy good cuisine. Of course, for different types of palates: from the oldest vermouth bars in the capital, such as the Casa Alberto tavern _(Huertas, 18) _, about to turn two centuries old, to the most chic restaurants in the area. Among the best known is La Verónica _(Moratín, 38) _, the old Vaca Verónica, which has been remodeled two years ago and offers a renewed, affordable menu that takes into account any time zone. In the trendy place, which combines gastronomy with art and design, they recently had lunch actress Juana Acosta and presenter Sara Carbonero, that she decided to celebrate her 32nd birthday there.
Another of the most requested dining rooms in the area is the Chuka Ramen Bar _(Echegaray, 9) _, specialized in different types of noodles, and which offers a “Japanese version of Chinese cuisine” . Such is its success, that stars from the world of cinema have already passed through there, such as the director Álex de la Iglesia, or the actor Juan Echanove. The chef, and television personality, has also tasted his dishes. David of George.
At the other end of Huertas is the café-bistrot Ganz _(Almadén, 9) _, one of the actress's favorite places Leticia Dolera, that offers from brunch to minihamburgers for coeliacs.
Leticia Dolera's favorite
FOOTBATH: ROCK AND ROLL
In this neighbourhood, known for being the most multicultural enclave in Madrid, different nationalities come together, and its streets exude modernity and avant-garde. There it is possible to taste a good plate of Indian food or opt for some very Madrilenian scrambled eggs. The photographer Rai Robledo he opts for the El Jamón bar _(Lavapiés, 47) _, a traditional tavern known for its portions of squid or homemade croquettes at ridiculously low prices. Right next door, in the Sala Juglar _(Lavapiés, 37) _, one of the most prolific venues for drinks and concerts in the capital, it is common to meet musicians and singers such as Christina Rosenvinge.
A few streets further down, specifically in Zurita 21, Pablo Iglesias's party has hosted its first headquarters and it was there where it took place the foundation of Podemos. So no one will find it strange that the argumosa street , a few meters from local podemi, It has been the favorite location of many politicians associated with the violet circle. More specifically, the Achuri bar _(Argumosa, 21) _, a Lavapiés classic where they are regulars Juan Carlos Monedero and Inigo Errejon . To dance, Ramon Espinar and Tania Sanchez they prefer La Huelga _(Zurita, 39) _, an openly left-wing pub where we can listen to soul and Jamaican music.
footbath on fire
CHUECA: RIOT AND BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
The elegant and festive neighborhood par excellence brings together both the gay community and international celebs, including the Peruvian photographer Mario Testin, who stops by the most emblematic piano bar in the capital, Toni 2 _(Almirante, 9) _, every time he comes to visit. The person in charge of him insists that it is not about a karaoke to use ; there are no screens with superimposed letters on their premises, only people wanting to enjoy a good time. An establishment with such tradition as this is the favorite place for very disparate people: politicians and journalists like Soraya Saenz de Santamaria , who not so long ago dared with cante, or journalist Hermann Tertsch , which took a beating a few years ago.
The director of the Musée d'Orsey, Guy Cogeval , is a fan of Chueca. Among his favorite restaurants, he opts for the modern tavern Celso y Manolo (Libertad, 1), which offers traditional cuisine that emphasizes the quality of its raw materials. A few meters away is the Válgame Dios (Augusto Figueroa, 43), a restaurant that combines haute couture with last-minute cocktails. They are usual the presenter Berta Collado or the former motorcycling driver Fonsi Nieto.
The tavern of a lifetime, like never before.
DRINKS AND DANCING IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
The nerve center of the capital is a place full of shops and commercial galleries. But there are also some film and television stars who take refuge from the madding crowd. In one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Madrid, Taquería Mi Ciudad _(Hileras, 5) _, it is common to meet the film director Carlos Vermouth , or with the comedian Flipy. Nearby, at the mythical Joy Eslava nightclub _(Arenal, 11) _, where Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y Borbón He spent Saturday afternoons with his friends, personalities as controversial as the presenter also have fun Cristina Pedroche. We assume that at different time slots.
Another of the actors of the moment, Manuel Burque , regularly enjoys delicious international dishes at the Buns&Bones restaurant _(Santa Isabel, 5) _, which previously housed a fish stall in the Antón Martín Market, and has now been converted into a grill.
Mexican delicacies in Madrid.
LA LATINA: ANTIQUES, POLITICS AND THEATER
the trail, The most important open-air market in Madrid takes place in this neighborhood of the capital, especially busy on Sunday mornings, where it is possible to watch the hours go by between vermouths and squid sandwiches. It is also perfect if we want to furnish our house: antique shops and avant-garde decoration converge there. This being the case, it is not uncommon to regularly meet the influencer Pelayo Diaz visiting the establishments of retro decoration.
The leader of the United Left, Alberto Garzon , has also opted for this area to live with his girlfriend Anna Ruiz. Coincidentally, the leader of Ciudadanos has also moved to this building, Albert Rivera (although only during the days he spends in Madrid). But not only politics and furniture lives in this neighborhood. The gastropub La Tournée _(Plaza de la Cebada, 2) _, next to the Latin Theater, It is one of the favorite places of actors Hugo Silva or Inma Cuesta, where they usually meet.
Pierce's new favorite
HAUTE CUISINE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF SALAMANCA
The Neighborhood of salamanca It has always been one of the most glamorous districts of the capital. Among its streets, luxury roams freely and the stars are attracted like a bear to honey. In the Otto Madrid (Paseo de la Castellana, 8), specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, regular characters are the television presenter and writer Boris Izaguirre, or the designer Vicky Martín Berrocal . And the Bar El Perro y la Galleta _ (Claudio Coello, 1) _, where he had lunch Pierce Brosnan , during his last visit to Madrid.
Another fundamental among Madrid's socialites is the restaurant Ten con Ten _(Ayala, 6) _, where they meet from Carmen Lomana to Doña Letizia . Nearby, at Kabuki Wellington _(Velázquez, 6) _, one of the city's best-rated Japanese restaurants, soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo has been dining. But the most guarded by celebrities is the DSTAgE, the avant-garde cuisine restaurant run by diego warrior , which has the honor of having brought together celebrities of the stature of Ricardo Darín and Javier Cámara; to the presenter, Carme Chaparro, the actress Dafne Fernandez or the model Romina Belluscio . Also his colleagues by profession, the chefs Ferran Adrià and Javier Olleros, they have been captivated by its flavors.
*This article was originally published on March 10, 2016 and updated on February 20, 2017