WHAT’S NEW IN MADRID 2014-2015 Accommodation

Dear Hotel Opened: July 2015. www.dearhotelmadrid.com

Located at number 80 on Gran Vía, this new boutique hotel has amazing views over the street itself and over Plaza de España. The best place to enjoy them is from a table at the Nice to Meet You Restaurant & Lounge. A panoramic terrace, swimming pool and live DJ lend the space a very cosmopolitan vibe. All of the hotel’s rooms (Deluxe, Premium and Suites) are outward-facing, with plenty of natural light. Its interior was designed by Sandra Tarruella (winner of AD magazine’s 2015 Interior Design Award.)

The Principal Madrid Opened: January 2015. www.theprincipalmadridhotel.com

This new hotel makes its debut with a unique status, as the first five-star hotel on Madrid’s Gran Vía. Located in one of the most iconic buildings on this century-old avenue, the spectacular views it affords of the city centre are undoubtedly its best feature. They can be appreciated from two locations: the Ático (Loft) and the Terraza (Rooftop terrace). Both boast large landscaped areas where customers can enjoy a cocktail or dishes from the menu designed by chef Ramón Freixa (awarded two Michelin stars). Oth- er amenities include a solarium where guests can sunbathe to the sound of falling water from the overflow pool and all the best mu- sic. The hotel has 74 rooms, including a Wellness Suite (equipped with its own sauna) and treatments for couples or solo visitors.

NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding Remodelling: October 2014. www.nh-hoteles.es

This elegant and functional four-star hotel, which underwent a complete remodelling in 2014, is located 200 metres from Paseo de la Castellana and has 15 floors and 412 spacious rooms. One of its biggest attractions is its broad range of culinary options. Di- verXO, the three Michelin starred restaurant managed by chef Da- vid Muñoz, leads the pack. Also worthy of note is a restaurant with a menu featuring international dishes and Spanish tapas, devised in consultation with Paco Roncero; 99 Sushi Bar serving Japanese haute cuisine; and famous mixologist Diego Cabrera’s cocktail bar.

2 Urso Hotel & Spa Madrid Opened: August 2014. hotelurso.com This 5-star boutique hotel is situated between the residential neighbourhood of Chamberí and the ever bustling streets of the Chueca neighbourhood. Housed within the headquarters of the former Paper Company, a palatial building constructed in 1915, the hotel’s stained glass and tile façade and its sunny inner cen- tral courtyard lead to a modern establishment with 78 classically elegant rooms and suites, several of which have private balco- nies and overlook the former gardens of Palacio Villagonzalo, the stately home of the Count of Villagonzalo. The hotel’s ground floor features a spa by Natura Bissé, a beauty and wellness firm, which offers a range of exclusive treatments in facilities that include a two-person massage room, an area with water jets and a hot and cold water circuit.

The Hat Opened: July 2014. thehatmadrid.com

With all of the comfort of a hotel and the central location of a hos- tel, The Hat represents a new vision of accommodation in one of the most central and traditional parts of the city. Occupying a remodelled 19th century stately home, the hotel’s 42 rooms – containing a total of 220 beds – are decorated in a functional and ecological style with vintage touches that bring it into line with the interior decoration seen in the most modern hotels. It offers common areas for use by residents and tourists alike. The most notable of these is the multi-purpose room known as The Cave, used as a venue for exhibitions, concerts and DJ sessions. It also has a solarium for exclusive use by hotel guests, which becomes a sky bar open to the public at night, with open-air barbecues and showcooking offered at the weekend.

NH Madrid Alonso Martínez Opened: May 2014. www.nh-hoteles.es

Hotel NH Madrid Alonso Martínez, formerly known as NH Emba- jada, has been completely refurbished in 2014. A three-star estab- lishment that combines design, elegance and functionality inside with a beautiful classical facade. It is located in the Chamberí district, just 100 metres from Plaza Alonso Martínez. The new NH hotel boasts 101 rooms, including ten superior rooms and a junior suite. It also provides room service, referred to as Room Apetit, and a lobby that is the real centrepiece of the hotel.

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Hotel Indigo Opened: April 2014. indigomadrid.com

This boutique hotel is owned by the InterContinental Hotels Group, present in 100 countries, and is located smack in the heart of Gran Vía. It has a markedly urban air and its 85 rooms are striking in their eclectic décor, with nods to Art Deco and Baroque touches that give each of them a unique personality. The hotel’s modern, energetic vibe is apparent in the elegant terrace on its top floor, which is particularly crowded in the summer months and boasts one of the best views of the city. The hotel’s cuisine is also note- worthy; its gastrobar and restaurant feature food prepared under the supervision of renowned Italian chef Andrea Tumbarello.

One Shot 04 Opened: January 2014. www.oneshothotels.com

The recently created One Shot chain has two hotels in Madrid that reflect its urban, cosmopolitan ambitions. One Shot 23 is located in the Barrio de las Letras (Literary Quarter), in close proximity to the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk). One Shot 04, for its part, is located in the stately Barrio de Salamanca, and is also very close to Madrid’s main museums and its financial centre. Each of the hotel’s 64 rooms is equipped with a flat screen television, extra-comfy beds with 4 pillows, complementary WiFi and spacious showers with rainfall effect showerheads. Additional services include electric bicycle hire and private transfer services, in addition to temporary exhibitions held on a frequent basis.

Innside Madrid Suecia Opened: January 2014. www.melia.com

This new hotel is situated right in the centre of Madrid, next to the historical Círculo de Bellas Artes, very close to Calle Alcalá and Gran Vía, and in the fully refurbished Hotel Casa de Suecia, where Ernest Hemingway lived in the fifties. The hotel has 120 rooms and 7 suites, boasts modern, simple and functional decor, and has Wi- Fi, a computer tray to work from bed, flat-screen TV and a mini bar with soft drinks included. Some of the suites also have a lounge and a terrace, especially the Loft Premium, which affords an amaz- ing panoramic view of Madrid. Its facilities include The Balcony, a modern cocktail bar on the top floor; Dado Deli, a restaurant on the ground floor; the Lounge Bar, which is ideal for having a snack any time of day; a fitness centre; a swimming pool on the rooftop; and multifunctional areas for meetings and events, especially its large terrace on the 11th floor, with a spectacular view.

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El perro y la galleta Opened: June 2015. www.elperroylagalleta.com

Although the style is Victorian, the market-sourced food is mod- ern, with a single-minded focus on quality produce. The menu at this new restaurant combines the already classic dishes served at Bar Galleta in Malasaña, also under the ownership of Carlos Moreno Fontaneda, with other more sophisticated cuisine. So you can savour chicken flautas, aubergines coated in biscuit, Russian salad with prawn carpaccio and much more. Make a note – it’s open all day.

Atalanta Opened: May 2015. www.restauranteatalanta.com

Located on the first floor of the Grassy building, the large picture windows allow diners to feel part of the hustle and bustle of Gran Vía during the day and experience its magical lights at night, infus- ing the restaurant with a romantic atmosphere. Atalanta serves interesting signature cuisine, featuring dishes such as marinated sardines with passion fruit.

Tatel Madrid Opened: May 2015. www.tatelmadrid.com

This Art Deco style restaurant serves traditional dishes with a modern twist. Some particularly enticing menu options are the filleted anchovies seasoned with garlic and fried “backwards”, whose final preparation is carried out at the table, and the truffled potato omelette. Celebrities Rafa Nadal, Pau Gasol and Enrique Iglesias are among the restaurant’s co-owners.

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Lovnis Opened: April 2015. lovnis.com

When designing their latest culinary endeavour, Iván Morales and Álvaro Castellanos, the owners of La Taberna de Arzábal, gave free reign to their nostalgia. Located in the heart of the neighbour- hood of Salamanca, the restaurant is a celebration of childhood that aims to bring back the traditional mixed platter using only top-quality ingredients. Options include fried free-range eggs, chistorra sausage, Gernika peppers and double-fried chips. For dessert, there’s chocolate pudding with whipped cream served in a glass.

La Tasquería Opened: January 2015. latasqueria.com

Chef Javi Estévez has set himself the task of bringing gastrono- my back into fashion at his newly opened restaurant, where he serves up food that’s well-prepared, fun and above all, different. He loves tradition, but with contemporary flair. You simply must try the tripe.

La Lonja & Raw Bar Opened: January 2015. www.lalonjadelmar.com

The Hapsburg quarter of Madrid sees two new eating places opening in the same venue. Raw Bar, at street level, is a lively, in- formal spot with a spectacular bar. Salads, steak tartare, cebiches and cocktails are its specialities. La Lonja, on the first floor, serves some of the best seafood in town. The market determines the menu each day at this restaurant, enabling it to offer the freshest fish and seafood, the best Galician red meat –aged to varying de- grees– and organic vegetables, all of which are cooked on a char- coal grill over a low flame.

6 Álbora First Michelin star: November 2014. www.restaurantealbora.com

It offers traditional cuisine that has been revamped in terms of flavour, textures and impeccable presentation. Quality food based on ingredients and seasonal produce from the rich Spanish pan- try, awarded a Michelin star in 2015. It has two types of menu and two different zones in a clean, bright and sober space. This sophisticated restaurant has an extremely professional manage- ment team: Jorge Dávila as restaurant manager and, alongside him, José María Marrón as head waiter. In the kitchen, David García, a disciple of Martín Berasategui for a number of years, was also spent a year at the Guggenheim in Bilbao.

La Cabra First Michelin star: November 2014. www.restaurantelacabra.com

Trained at El Bohío and Santceloni, and following his time as head chef at Piñera, Javier Aranda has surrounded himself with a qualified and young team to offer market cuisine with a refined background that has served to award him with a Michelin star in the 2015 edition. La Cabra combines different spaces on its two floors. The taperia is on the upper floor, as soon as you enter the establishment local (where you can have some informal tapas) and gastro, the actual restaurant is next to it, where you can en- joy complex and elaborate food. The library is on the lower floor, where you can enjoy a coffee or a long drink and the wine cellar.

Punto MX First Michelin star: November 2014. www.puntomx.es

The concept behind the menu of this initiative by Mexican chef Roberto Ruiz is based on the flavours of his country’s cuisine with a cosmopolitan flair. It is the only restaurant in Europe that makes its corn tortillas in the traditional manner following an ancient technique. It is also the only Mexican restaurant in Europe that boasts a Michelin star. The MezcalBar serves cocktails inspired by typical recipes using the finest quality natural, fresh and origi- nal ingredients.

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DiverXO Change of location: September 2014. www.diverxo.com

DiverXO, the only restaurant in Madrid to have been awarded three Michelin stars, is moving to a new location this September. A new setting for the same cuisine with which chef David Muñoz has been surprising the world since he opened his first establishment in 2007. Amongst a décor of flying pigs, diners can enjoy a truly ex- traordinary degustation menu consisting of dishes called lienzos (canvases) that look like true works of art on the table. Cutting- edge cocina viajera (global fusion cuisine) bursting with flavour.

Desencaja Opened: September 2014. www.dsncaja.com

This restaurant, much like a box whose outward appearance is plain and simple, gives no indication of the surprising, unexpected and varied content that lies within. Iván Sáez offers an innovative culinary concept: recipes and combinations of flavours and tex- tures that aim to desencajar (dislodge) diners from the familiar and to make sure they enjoy the experience. Chicken fricassee becomes free-range chicken dim sum with glazed wings, ají limo chilli peppers and black garlic. The menu also features rice dishes, oxtail, and torrija de brioche (Brioche French toast) by Iván. Two surprise set menus are also available: Un viaje a la luna (Journey to the Moon) and Un viaje a la Tierra (Journey to the Earth).

Oh bla bla! Opened: September 2014. twitter.com/OHBLABLAA

This establishment is designed to be both a trattoria and a sushi bar. It is owned by bullfighter Cayetano Rivera and actor Santiago Segura, and is committed to serving healthy, natural food. This is clearly evident in its menu, which boasts dishes made with eco- logical and ‘zero-mile’ ingredients. The pizza dough is 100% organ- ic, the eggs are produced by free-range hens, and the jams are all natural. Located on Calle Génova, the restaurant has a summer terrace that’s heated in the winter.

8 SOT Opened: August 2014. www.sergiarola.es

Chef Sergi Arola’s most daring cuisine finds a home in this inno- vative space, located on the second floor of the restaurant that bears his name. A vermutería (vermouth bar) where you can, of course, have a vermouth but can also enjoy other cocktails and traditional offerings such as calamares haciéndole un bocata a un trozo de pan (calamari making a sandwich out of a piece of bread). Eating at SOT is an experience that engages the senses. This basement restaurant, which boasts plenty of light after hav- ing been remodelled, is almost a laboratory where what was ‘up- stairs’ has come down and some of the ‘downstairs’ recipes may someday move up. Barman Francisco Camino adds a Spanish twist to the cocktails, with original creations including the Freszly Mojito made from rum, mint and pineapple juice, cinnamon syrup and a splash of ginger beer, or the Hollie Cook which has ver- mouth, ginger liqueur, orange juice and soda water.

Rooster Opened: August 2014. www.rooster-restaurante.com

Alfonso Castellano in the kitchen, Alfonso Vega in the dining room and Ana Castellano as sommelier are the pillars that Rooster is based on. These three heavyweights have embarked on this pro- ject with the aim of pleasing diners with unpretentious food that they recognise when they eat. To achieve this goal they scoured the Spanish countryside searching for small suppliers who guar- antee the uniqueness of the ingredients used. Rooster is a new restaurant that brings the best farm products, seafood and garden produce to Madrid. It is divided into two areas: the large bar at the entrance with high tables perfect for enjoying some tapas, offer- ing a view of the open kitchen complete with its charcoal grill, and the dining room with wooden tables as well as a stable, a private room featuring two cows.

DSTAgE Opened: July 2014. www.dstageconcept.com

First Michelin star: November 2014. Diego Guerrero continues with his silent revolution in his new restaurant. Here the emphasis is on haute cuisine with which the chef, who earned two Michelin stars at El Club Allard, makes his debut as a businessman. This is a different culinary concept, where the cooks have direct contact with the clientele and min- gle with the waiting staff. The experience begins on the top floor where, after a few bar snacks at the entrance, the diners enter the dining room, arranged around a patio. There are two tasting menus to choose from.

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Café Colón Opened: July 2014. www.cafecolonmadrid.com

Café Colón Madrid is undoubtedly one of the city’s top restau- rants for carefully prepared food served with a great dollop of creativity. Chef Jesús Barreiro from Galicia has created a tradi- tional menu most notable for its fish and its seven types of rice dishes, from risotto with foie and boletus to paella ciega (a paella in which meat and seafood are deboned and removed from their shells) and arroz de ibéricos (rice with Iberian pork and ham). The restaurant has a large terrace right in the square which is open all year round and has views of the National Library.

Bacira Opened: July 2014. www.bacira.es

Located in the heart of the Barrio de Chamberí, everything on this restaurant’s menu is appetising. A culinary blend of Asia and the Mediterranean, with nods to other global cuisines and a focus on seasonal ingredients. At the helm of the business, the kitchen and the dining room are Gabriel Zapata, Carlos Langreo and Vicente de la Red, three highly experienced young men enamoured with gastronomy who surprise diners with offerings such as scallop tiradito with tobiko, shoots, pork scratchings and yuzu, stewed oxtail meatballs with spiced mashed potatoes, and Japanese mollete (soft round bread) with beef, roasted red peppers, chimi- churri and chives. For dessert there’s spiced bread with chocolate mousse and orange ice cream with salt and pepper.

Yakitoro by Chicote Opened: June 2014. www.yakitoro.com

This establishment is inspired by traditional Japanese yakitori restaurants, where all the cooking is performed in the open over charcoal, for all to see. TV chef Alberto Chicote cooks the food in his own style, imbuing it with familiar tones that are very close to home, where Mediterranean flavours predominate over Asian ones. The distribution of the dining room, with some tables to be shared by diners, is a fundamental part of the concept and helps give Yakitoro its lively, festive atmosphere.

10 Otto Opened: June 2014. www.ottomadrid.com

Fun, authentic and unpretentious dishes made with the finest fresh ingredients are served in this establishment which pays careful attention to both preparation and presentation. From the food and music to the lighting, décor and private areas, every- thing has been carefully thought out, down to the last detail. The menu comprises Mediterranean dishes made from local ingredi- ents (rice dishes, assorted cheeses and Iberian cold cuts, salads and more).

Celso y Manolo Opened: May 2014. www.celsoymanolo.es

Reminiscent of an old-style eating house, this new establishment offers a menu featuring traditional fare. Organic chicken wings, meat sandwiches, and Bay of Biscay calamari can be washed down with naturally produced wines, craft beers or vermouth made with 50 different herbs.

Bosco de Lobos Opened: May 2014. www.encompaniadelobos.com

The restaurant at the headquarters of COAM (the Official Asso- ciation of Architects of Madrid) is a peaceful, well-lit space cre- ated by architects Rubén Picado and María José de Blas. The unassuming design of an extremely simple bar and the judicious choice of furnishings are enough to make this place worth visit- ing. The menu features Italian food such as lasagne with leek pu- rée and hazelnuts or black tagliolini pasta with cuttlefish cooked in its own ink. The restaurant has a garden and a terrace.

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Bar Galleta Opened: May 2014. bargalleta.es

Distressed wooden furniture, soft lighting, mirrors, and – almost everywhere in sight – old posters and other items from the former biscuit factory Fontaneda, originally founded by the grandfather of one of the restaurant’s owners, have made this one of the trendi- est restaurants in Triball. Located on Calle Corredera Baja de San Pablo, booking is advisable. The menu changes frequently, al- though dishes such as tuna tartare in mustard sauce served with avocado and mango and tagliatelle with red prawns and courgette have become firm favourites. The restaurant lives up to its name with its desserts, which are all biscuit-based. Pure temptation.

Kena Opened: April 2014. www.kenadeluisarevalo.com

Situated in the Salamanca District, this eatery is the personal pro- ject of Luis Arévalo. After training with Ricardo Sanz at Japanese restaurant Kabuki, and working at Nikkei 225, this Peruvian chef has become nothing short of an expert on Japanese-Peruvian fu- sion cuisine. At Kena, pretty much everything revolves around the bar where most dishes are whipped up. The menu features over 40 dishes including sushi, tiradito and soups. You can also order a set menu like the Omakase, where the chef decides what to prepare as he goes along.

Tándem Opened: April 2014. tandemrestaurante.com

Owned by the same people and located in the same neighbour- hood (Literary Quarter) as the increasingly trendy Triciclo, Tandem serves fresh and simple dishes that can be enjoyed at any time of day: from special breakfasts to laid-back dinners or late-night drinks. Be warned though that this fashionable meeting place, a great spot to meet friends, only has seven tables. Their sand- wiches are particularly popular, including their Italian one which is filled with creamy burrata cheese, fresh rocket, aromatic truffle mortadella, sun-dried tomatoes and a drizzle of pesto.

12 Alabaster Opened: February 2014. www.restaurantealabaster.com

This snazzy establishment in downtown Madrid boasts a harmo- nious and relaxed interior design and a prime location, a stone’s throw from El Retiro Park and Puerta de Alcalá. It has two dining rooms and several private rooms, plus a well-lit, comfortable bar area serving a wide selection of tapas and other dishes to share. The kitchen is helmed by Óscar Marcos and Francisco Ramírez, two experienced chefs who are backed by a large team of waiting and kitchen staff. The menu combines traditional fare with avant- garde creations, and all dishes are made from the finest ingredi- ents. The Galician group Alborada Hostelería has finally realized its dream of bringing to the Spanish capital the philosophy and cooking style of their restaurant in A Coruña.

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Hat Bar Opened: May 2014. Instagram: @hatbarmadrid

This charming establishment is a tapas bar and hat shop all rolled into one. Located in the Chueca neighbourhood, it’s the brainchild of two of the city’s most renowned hat designers, Mabel Sanz and Fátima de Burnay, combining their two passions: fashion and food. Reminding us of a 1920s speakeasy-style bar, the Hat Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a beer or a cocktail and snack on some- thing light while listening to good music. Customers can peruse the many books and magazines dotted around the bar or even make purchases, because the hats are actually on sale! Don’t miss the idyllically peaceful indoor garden.

Bocadillo de Jamón y Champán Opened: May 2014. www.bocadillodejamon.com

Located in the heart of Salesas, this is the perfect place to stop for a break while out shopping. The house speciality is undoubtedly the bocadillo de jamón (ham baguette), especially the one made with pan de cristal (Spanish ciabatta-style bread). There are other options, too, such as the bocata de mortadela trufada (truffled mortadella sandwich). The short yet very appetising menu features salmorejo (tomato, bread and garlic soup), torta del Casar (cheese made from raw sheep’s milk) and homemade desserts. And to wash it all down, you could always order a glass of champagne.

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Gourmet Experience Serrano Opened: January 2015. www.elcorteingles.es

El Corte Inglés has just launched its new Gourmet Experience in the Salamanca district, in one of its most emblematic stores. David Muñoz, who thanks to his outstanding work at DiverXO has become Madrid’s only three Michelin star chef, has moved his successful StreetXO to this new venue where he serves his most daring dishes. Roberto Rodríguez, whose Punto MX is the first Mexican restaurant in Europe to be awarded a star, delights visi- tors with Salón Cascabel, an innovative Mexican antojería. Last but not least, the luxury food court houses an ice-cream parlour called Rocambolesc which was opened by Jordi Roca, the man considered to be the best pâtissier in the world and the recipient of three Michelin stars at El Celler de Can Roca (Girona).

Platea Madrid Opening May 2014. www.plateamadrid.com

Platea Madrid has made a name for itself with a new and revolu- tionary culinary experience. Spread out over 5,800 square metres, it features a whole range of leisure options you can enjoy while you savour local delicacies prepared by three of Spain’s most in- ternationally acclaimed chefs: Pepe Solla, Marcos Morán and Paco Roncero. At Platea Madrid you can also relish cuisines from other countries: Japan, Peru, Mexico and Italy. In the first amphi- theatre Platea serves the gastronomic masterpieces of the great Ramón Freixa, winner of two Michelin Stars, and at Mamá Fram- boise you can indulge your sweet tooth with the sugary delights of patissier Alejandro Montes. Boasting an unbeatable location on Plaza de Colón, this gastronomic space has already become a firm favourite among the city’s gourmets.

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Madreat Opened: October 2014. www.madreat.org

This is a place for finding and tasting Spain’s best street food. An open-air area bringing together all the latest foodie trends on the third weekend of every month. A meeting place for lovers of fine food, with a varied and multicultural range on offer from more than 50 stalls and caravans.

Barceló Market Opened: September 2014. mercadobarcelo.es

Following remodelling works lasting over five years, Barceló Mar- ket has resumed its position as one of the top gastronomy mar- kets in the Chueca neighbourhood. The site of the new building, designed by the Nieto Sobejano architecture firm, previously housed what was regarded as Spain’s first supermarket. A farmers’ market for the 21st century, it boasts one hundred stalls, a library and a sports complex, and will soon feature tasting areas.

San Ildefonso Market Opened: May 2014. www.mercadodesanildefonso.com

An innovative concept in food-based leisure, entertainment and socialising, in the style of the street food markets found in Lon- don, New York, Singapore and Bangkok. A great place to meet up after work or for a pre-dinner drink, it is a firm favourite among residents and frequenters of Malasaña and Chueca, due to its lo- cation on Calle de Fuencarral, right between the two neighbour- hoods. The market is situated just a few metres from the site of the first covered wholesale food market in Madrid, which was demolished in 1970. The stalls mainly offer ready-made dishes, al- though they also sell raw ingredients which you can take home or ask to be cooked for you there and then. The food can be eaten at the stalls themselves or, if you fancy a stroll in the sun, you can take it with you.

16 El Huerto de Lucas (Lucas’ Vegetable Garden) Opened: May 2014. elhuertodelucas.com

Located in the heart of Chueca neighbourhood, this 450 m2 organ- ic food market is dedicated to environmentally friendly, healthy eating. It boasts numerous stalls: a bakery, delicatessen, fruit and veg stand, a butcher’s and poulterer’s, a stall selling bean sprouts and juices, a tea and coffee stand and even an ice cream stall. In addition to selling top-notch100% organic goods, this traditional wholesale food market has a restaurant called La Cantina which is run by chef Javier Muñoz-Calero and serves simple but creative and sustainable food.

Madrid Productores (Farmers’ Market) Opened: September 2014. mercadoproductores.es

Beginning in September, on the last weekend of every month Matadero Madrid will host this unique event, in which food prod- ucts from the Region of Madrid will be displayed and sold in the open air. A place where consumers and producers come together in an atmosphere of exchange to meet each others production and consumption needs. The market features a tasting area and a comprehensive programme of activities.

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Louis Vuitton Opened: December 2014. www.louisvuitton.com

Located in the heart of the Salamanca District, at number 66 Calle de Serrano, a new 400m2 fashion boutique has opened its doors. Its decor of wooden furniture, stucco walls and marble and stone flooring reflect the luxury and refinement that has defined the Louis Vuitton style throughout the world. The first floor is where you’ll find the brand’s legendary trunks and other leather goods, while the second floor is home to men’s and women’s accesso- ries as well as footwear and its ready-to-wear range. A spectacular staircase adorned with glass and pieces by French painter Lionel Esteve joins both floors.

Quesería Conde Duque (Conde Duque Cheese Shop) Opened: September 2014. www.queseriacondeduque.com

In this new establishment you’ll find a large assortment of artisan cheeses that are ripe and ready to eat. Three master cheese-mak- ers from around Spain (Álvaro Corral, Juan Carlos Hernández and Rubén Valbuena) have put together a huge selection of cheeses, selling them at extremely competitive prices and highlighting their nutritional benefit. They have teamed up with traditional cheese makers, young workers keen to save a dying profession. At Quesería Conde Duque you’ll find products from Spain, Britain, Holland, France and Italy.

Apple Store Opened: June 2014. www.apple.com/es/retail/puertadelsol

Apple’s new store in Madrid could be mistaken for a small muse- um. It is located in the central Puerta del Sol square, in an iconic 19th-century building which used to house the Hotel París. It has a briefing room in the basement and two other floors divided into areas where visitors can try out iPads, iPhones, Macs and iPods. There is also a large space dedicated to accessories. In addition, the store boasts a 360º Genius Bar, the first of its kind in Spain, where experts answer customer questions, give advice and solve technical problems.

18 Zara Opened: April 2014. www.zara.com

The Spanish brand has a new flagship store right on Calle de Ser- rano in the Salamanca District. It occupies a total of 5,000 m2, with a retail space of 2,415 m2. The store has seven floors that hold its Women’s, Kids’ and Men’s collections, and is topped off by a 360 m2 showroom that caters to fashion industry professionals and offers a view of the city’s rooftops through its glass display cabinets.

Stella McCartney Opened: April 2014. www.stellamccartney.com

Set over two floors, this 370 2m shop in the Salamanca District re- flects the English designer’s take on fashion: marble shelves, brass fixtures and pop art accents showcase Stella’s latest collections. Her second store in Spain –the other one is in Barcelona– features a wide range of clothes and accessories, from prêt-à-porter, denim and kid’s clothing to shoes and sunglasses.

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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Madrid Reopened (two rooms): February 2015. www.madrid.es

The Museum of Contemporary Art has recreated the study of avant-garde writer Ramón Gómez de la Serna, which can be viewed by Madrid residents and visitors alike. The room is associ- ated with the museum’s permanent collection, from which paint- ings, sculptures, photographs, prints and sketches have been se- lected for display.

History Museum Reopened: December 2014. www.madrid.es/museodehistoria

The museum is housed in one of Madrid’s impressive Baroque buildings, formerly the San Fernando Hospice. Built by Pedro Rib- era, it boasts a magnificent entrance. The museum exhibits one of the finest collections of Madrid’s historical evolution and offers an overview of the arts, industries, everydays lives and customs of the city’s residents since 1561, the year in which it became the capital of Spain, until the present day. Some of the notable pieces among the more than 60,000 items include the Scale Model of Madrid made by León Gil de Palacio in 1830; the Allegory of the City of Madrid by Francisco de Goya; the Virgin with Saint Ferdi- nand by Luca Giordano; the porcelain collection of Buen Retiro; the historical map collection; a series of objects from the house of Mesonero Romanos; pieces from artist Gutiérrez Solana’s studio; and the collection of historical photographs.

MAPFRE Foundation. Bárbara de Braganza Exhibition Hall Opened: May 2014. www.fundacionmapfre.org

This new exhibition hall belongs to the Mapfre Foundation and is located in the Barrio de Las Salesas, next to Paseo de Recoletos directly opposite the National Library. The building that houses the exhibition hall has an area of 868 m2, distributed over two floors. The new hall is devoted exclusively to photographic exhibitions. With this space the Mapfre Foundation aims to emphasise its commitment to the dissemination of national and international photography in Spain.

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National Archaeological Museum Reopened: April 2014. www.man.es

The National Archaeological Museum, which has one of the most important collections of antiques in the world, reopened in 2014 af- ter a complete remodelling that took six years. Located in the heart of the Salamanca District, it offers a historic view spanning from Prehistory to the 19th century, with artefacts from the different Mediterranean cultures such as Greek ceramics, Visigoth votive crowns and Hispano-Islamic ivories. The invaluable works housed in this institution, which was established in 1867, are displayed ac- cording to a new museum plan that gives as much importance to their archaeological value as it does to their artistic value, with videos, models and displays featuring replicas of the original arte- facts. The museum’s most exceptional pieces include the Iberian work of art known as the Lady of Elche, as well as the Treasure of Guarrazar, the most extraordinary example of Visigoth goldsmith- ing in the world.

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Faro de Moncloa Opened: May 2015. www.esmadrid.com

From Madrid to heaven... The expression that reflects Madrid’s at- mosphere so well is truer than ever. Two panoramic lifts take visi- tors 92 metres up to the impressive Faro de Moncloa viewpoint, standing tall over the heart of Madrid’s Ciudad Universitaria. This former transmission tower was built by architect Salvador Pérez Arroyo in 1992, the year in which the city was named European Capital of Culture, and stands at 110 metres tall.

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BiciMAD Unveiling: June 2014. www.bicimad.com

Madrid can be enjoyed in a way that’s both healthy and ecologi- cal thanks to the electric bicycles available through the city’s Bici- MAD service. Bikes can be found throughout the city centre and in some parts of the Arganzuela, El Retiro, Moncloa-Aravaca and Chamberí districts. Occasional users get a 1, 3 or 5 day pass from the terminal at the bike docking station, and are charged at the end of the selected period based on their use of the service.

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