So, there's nothing like getting up way before the crack of dawn, piling on the layers to keep warm, and then trudging your way down the center streets of Madrid, with 30 pounds of gear on your back, to find that the city has closed the parks in order to get ready for...wait for it...SPRING.
Seriously? I know my command of the Spanish language is infantile, but the attendant at the gate definitely told me they decided to close the gardens to prep better for spring. I've just gotten back to the hotel room and have confirmed, yet again, with the caretaker that I do have permission to be there today and can bring my tripod. So, a quick cafe cortado (mmmmmmm coffee...) and a re-bundle up for the trek back to the gate...
At least this extra bit of morning exercise means I won't have to feel guilty about all the yummy food I'm planning to eat today. The Swank Kahuna dug through her memories and came up with a list of Veggie friendly places for me to check out, she even included addresses and reviews (seriously, we are going to have to talk about those plans for Medical School oh swank one...I'm keeping you.):
El Estragon
Costanilla de San Andres 10
Metro La Latina
Established local favorite, big taverny feel. Feels more traditional.
Chez Pomme
Pelayo 4
Metro Chueca
Home-cooked feel but the food is also fine at the same time, menus change often according to local ingredients/season. Very fab, very hip place.
El Granero de Lavapies
Argumosa 10
Metro Lavapies
Most popular veg restaurant among Madrilenos.
As the Spanish say, provecho!
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It's not hard for me to get excited about fooooooooood!!! What better way to enjoy a new culture than to EAT, hungry kahunas?! You know that every time I got asked the "What would you be if you couldn't be a doctor?" question on the med school interview/application trail, I answered "food critic", right?
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