Here he shares his insider guide to the city. Breakfast spot worth getting up early for A traditional Spanish omelette or tortilla is a must-try. The tortilla at tropical plant-filled La Primera is superb, toasted on the outside and creamy in the middle. I have mine with a double espresso and an orange juice. For brunch, expect everything from eggs Benedict to New York-style pancakes.
Book a holiday to Madrid. Despite being cheap, the food is sensational. Lunch spot to take care of business The best pasta in Spain is served at trattoria Don Giovanni. Owner Andrea Tumbarello is a charming Italian who takes classic dishes and makes them his own. We keep a lot of what we do secret, but if you come you will experience something out of this world.
Foodie souvenir to take home Joselito for Iberico ham. A generally low-rise area, this is one of the tallest buildings, which means stunning skyline views. The ethos here is liquid cuisine. You might find a Drinking Peking Duck that brings together Mezcal, hoisin syrup, Shaoxing wine, lime and a cucumber soda, or a negroni made with black garlic and blackberries infused with gin, campari, vermouth and Chambord.
Dining experience worth leaving town for Michelin-starred Montia in picturesque San Lorenzo del Escorial, is around 40km from the centre of Madrid. Clever tasting menus feature dishes made from seasonal produce by supremely talented chefs Daniel Ochoa and Luis Moreno.
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