(Part 1 of this three-part series had historical tour guide Marik Michalsky takes us on a tour of his favorite parts of Madrid, Spain, starting out with what to do in the morning. Part 2 showcased his recommendations for what to do in the afternoon. This final part has ideas on what to eat for dinner.)
Experiencing so much history and culture in Madrid really works up an appetite, so it’s time for dinner.
One can’t come to the Spanish capital without trying tapas, so it’s time to head to La Musa Latina. It is not an everyday sort of restaurant but when visiting Madrid, celebrating a birthday or going on a date, there is no better place to eat.
For €24, the menú de degustación (set tasting menu) includes six well-thought-out tapas and two contrasting desserts which assures that everyone leaves smiling after the meal.
Although every dish on the menu is a hit, the highlights have to be the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, arugula/rocket vinaigrette salad and fig jam along with the bomba de patatas (potato bomb). This consists of a ball of mashed potatoes filled with seasoned mince, then covered in breadcrumbs and fried. It is then served with three sauces: an herby green sauce, a slightly spicy red sauce and a creamy white sauce.
Not only do all the flavors work together beautifully, but the food also brings an excitement to the meal where everyone is eager to see what comes out next.
The walk between the restaurant and hotel is a perfect time to enjoy the city at night and reflect on the day. What better way to explore Madrid than with a curious and open mind?
On every street corner, there could be a piece of a medieval wall, the house of a famous artist or a hidden restaurant with outstanding food.
Always try the new dish, take the different route, start a conversation with a local; take advantage of the opportunity to experience life from a new perspective.
The wise Anthony Bourdain once said, “It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn.”
