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December 2014
MadrEat — Madrid’s Street Food Market returns for a 2nd edition!
Don’t miss the second edition of Madrid's one and only street food market! MadrEAT will be held at Azca near Nuevos Ministerios on Saturday, Dec. 20th (12pm-12am) & Sunday, Dec. 21st (12pm-6pm) with more than 20 different food stands. A word of advice -- do NOT go right at lunch time. Here’s a list of just some of the food trucks you'll find at MadrEat Market: La Virgen Madrid craft beer CHIFA fusion (American-Asian) Alborada (1* Michelin) San Wich Chilean Mo Smoke old-fashioned sandwiches Cafe Race pizzas Goiko Grill amazing hamburgers…
Find out more »January 2015
Gastrofestival Madrid — a 2-week city-wide food celebration!
Madrid will be celebrating food culture for two full weeks! GastroFestival is an event that brings together more than 400 restaurants and bars to offer a delightful array of food-inspired opportunities, from tapas tastings to workshops, with one sole purpose -- TO CELEBRATE FOOD! Madrid Fusión and the Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid's city hall) are the organizers we should be thanking. If you are in the capital from Jan. 31 - Feb. 15, don't miss this chance to experience Madrid's finest. Check…
Find out more »Tapas Festival at Madrid’s Farmers’ Market — Mercado de Productores in Matadero
One of Madrid's best farmers' markets -- Mercado de Productores -- is held once a month at El Matadero, a cultural hub that was a former slaughterhouse. This weekend you can check out the stands selling local products from around the city and also join in on the market's tapas fair, where tapas made with fresh produce will cost you 1.50€ and you can also vote for your favorite. When:Saturday, Jan. 31st -- 11-7pmSunday, Feb. 1st 11-5pm
Find out more »February 2015
Americana Music Jam at The Toast!
This Sunday, sit back and unwind at The Toast Cafe as you listen to the folkloric sounds of Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, and Rock n' Roll. Enjoy free live entertainment and a cozy atmosphere at one of Madrid's cutest cafes. (A perfect way to relax before the week begins!)
Find out more »International Gastronomy Summit — 13th edition!
Attention all foodies!! Madrid Fusión is bringing us the 13th International Gastronomy Summit! (In Spanish, XIII Cumbre de la Gastronomía). This entails three days of workshops, activities, contests, conferences, tastings and so much more. It is not a cheap event, but totally worth it if you are a food profesional or simply adore the world of gastronomy. Here's the program. You'll see that you have different options: Madrid Fusión is holding events in the morning and Saborea España in the afternoon. The price depends on…
Find out more »Eating our way through Chinese New Year — Countdown to the Year of the Goat
February 19th marks the beginning of the Year of the Goat and many days of celebration. This Spring festival is very popular here in Madrid, as parts of the center get dressed up in red and adorned with lanterns and arts and crafts stands. In past years, the Chinese Business Association and other cultural groups have organized activities, markets and parades that go from Puerta del Sol to Plaza de España via Calle Arenal and the Royal Palace. The city has also celebrated…
Find out more »Chueca 108 Creative Festival – Art + Design + Gastronomy
Madrid's liveliest central neighborhood–Chueca–is holding a new festival to showcase creative talent in art, design and gastronomy. The event is called Chueca 108 and set to happen every month. So have a look at their full program! Also check out our article about: La Buena Cerveza, one of the festival's participants.
Find out more »March 2015
Croquette Festival in TriBall neighborhood — Madrid’s new Soho
You have until Saturday 14th of March to enjoy the first edition of the Jornada Gastronómica de la Croqueta in TriBall. What's TriBall, might you ask? Created by an association of central businesses, TriBall is the new name for a couple of streets located in Malasaña and Chueca -- quickly becoming the city's coolest place to be -- like Calle Ballesta, Corredora Baja de San Pablo and Valverde. Download here the plan and the restaurants' addresses!
Find out more »Malasaña Market invades Espacio Isla Barceló
This weekend, Malasaña's spirit will invade Espacio Isla Barceló, a huge market and events space near Tribunal. Expect the venue to be full of clothing stands, food stalls, art, and much more.
Find out more »Gastro Bacchus — a celebration of wine and tapas (for 4€!) in Barrio de las Letras
Taking advantage of the Bacchus International Wine Awards, Gastro Bacchus festival will be taking place in 16 restaurants in Madrid's central neighborhood — Barrio de las Letras — from March 17th - 23rd. So, enjoy eating tapas with a glass of wine for only 4€!!
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