Joy Figueroa (@joyofmadrid) joins Scott to share her love for Madrid, the city she’s called home for the past 16 years, and offer an insider’s take on experiencing the great food and drink of this special city.
On the show, Joy goes beyond Madrid’s famous sights and into some of the city’s coolest neighborhoods, sharing ideas for what to see and do along the way. She also dishes on the food and drink scene that makes Madrid such a delicious place to visit, from tapas, tortilla and calamari sandwiches to beer and the city’s beloved vermouth.
The conversation includes plenty of specific bar and restaurant recommendations and some ideas for other Spanish destinations that pair perfectly with a trip to the capital.
Links to places and topics discussed on the show:
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Plaza Mayor – stunning main square in Madrid
En Copa de Balón – good place to rest your feet and have a drink on Plaza Mayor
Retiro Park – gorgeous, peaceful green space in the center of Madrid
La Latina – a great Madrid neighborhood that comes up numerous times on the show
Malasaña – hip Madrid ‘hood, get yourself a pour-over coffee!
Carabanchel – art-filled green neighborhood in south Madrid
Prado Museum – easily one of the finest art collections in Europe
Reina Sofía – museum dedicated to modern art
Puerta del Sol – the ‘center’ of Spain
The Temple of Debod – Egyptian temple gifted to Madrid, great place to watch the sunset
Pez Tortilla – Joy’s go-to spot for tortilla (they also serve craft beer)
Cocido Madrileño – Madrid’s warming winter stew.
The calamari sandwich – local specialty
Tinto de verano – order this instead of sangria
Mahou – the beer you’re likely to see at most bars in Madrid
Casa Dani – one of Joy’s favorite local bars
Chocolatería San Ginés – the most famous churros spot in town
Churrería Santa Ana – Joy’s top churros spot
Bodegas el Mano – top tapas bar that Joy loves
Bar Trafalgar – classic tapas mixed with classy cocktails
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Theme music by Stu Wilson.