Culinary Travel Blog

The Best Kitchen Stores in Madrid – Where to Stock Up on Cooking Essentials

Madrid’s streets are crowded with restaurants and bars offering delicious Spanish specialties at every turn. It can be hard to resist the menus del día and tempting tapas, but if you’re here for the long haul, at some point you’ll need to stock your own kitchen and start eating...

The Best Tapas Bars in Madrid – Where to Try Traditional Spanish Tapas

Melissa Haun

Today Melissa takes on a controversial topic- the best tapas bars in Madrid! While my list might be different, I agree that all the places here are well worth a visit. In a city like Madrid the options are endless, so stay tuned for a part two one day! Tapas...

Top 20 Essential Spanish Recipes to Make at Home

Lauren Aloise

I’m still surprised when I visit a “Spanish” restaurant in the US and see so few authentic Spanish dishes on the menu. I’m a huge fan of fusion and adaptations– but I often doubt the chef knows what the original version is supposed to taste like! The beauty of...

6 Olive Varieties for People Who “Don’t Like Olives” to Try!

Lauren Aloise

Note: This post was originally published on Vaya Madrid which, unfortunately, shut down in 2016. “I don’t like olives.” It’s a phrase I hear spoken often, whether it be from friends coming for a quick visit or patrons on one of my food tours through the markets of Madrid....

What to Eat in Spain in March

Amy Bingham

March is a month of transitions in Spain. The almond trees start blooming, yet chilling winds still rip through most of the peninsula. The hearty vegetables of winter are starting to disappear but the bright fruits of spring are only just starting to bud.

6 Ridiculously Awesome Food Festivals in Spain

Amy Bingham

Is there any country in the world that celebrates food as awesomely as Spain? Here the obsession with gastronomy goes far beyond the table, often pouring out into the streets and fields in all-out celebrations of all things edible and drinkable. From world-famous harvest celebrations and massive food fights, to street-side...