In Madrid’s democratic dining scene, bistronomía-style restaurants provide diners with the chance to enjoy world-class product and impeccable recipes without the commitment that might come with star-laden tables. Here are some of our picks to try.
Today all eyes are on Madrid, firmly established as a global food city on all fronts.
Porto has long been Portugal’s relatively sleepy second city, but in the last few years the city has woken up and become an exciting, cosmopolitan destination.
Priorat may be the star of Cataluña’s wine lineup. Since a few brave winemakers recuperated old vines here in the 1970s, Priorat’s quality has exploded, along with its reputation.
It seems you can eat extremely well anywhere and everywhere in the Basque Country. This coastal green corner of northern Spain has a reverence for Basque products and culinary traditions leading to packed pintxos bars, roadside grills and traditional restaurants that offer a level of dining experience beyond what is reasonable to expect.
If there’s one thing that’s sacred in Spain, it’s la comida. Literally meaning “the meal,” it’s no coincidence that this phrase refers in Spain to lunch, not dinner. A philosophical and experiential rebuttal of takeout, working lunches, and drive-thrus, the Spanish lunch is something that has to be experienced to be understood.
