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Langostinos – FAT Shrimp for Friday Night Dinner in Madrid

Posted on March 16, 2012 by MadridMan

Growing up in the rural Ohio, USA, “America’s Heartland“, eating shrimp was a near-luxury, something you only got if you went to the Red Lobster family restaurant in the next town. If you went to “the big city”, however, you … Continue reading →

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Madrid Menu del Dia for 7 Euros in the Neighborhood

Posted on March 8, 2012 by MadridMan

“Cafetería Javi” – a.k.a. “Bar Ramos” – on the Calle Sagrados Corazones, 25, in Madrid, near metro station Alto de Extremadura (L6), is my favorite neighborhood bar at which to have a wonderful, and economical, “Menú del Día” for just … Continue reading →

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Madrid Christmas 2011, New Years, Magic Kings 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by MadridMan

Another Spanish holiday season comes to a close. It was nice and I tend to really enjoy Christmastime, no matter where I am. Being in Madrid, Spain makes it especially “exotic”, even after living here for 6-years. The Christmas lights … Continue reading →

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