Hello, I'm Adriana, a madrileña and food lover. I also study history, so of course I value our museums, beautiful architecture. But for me, the best way of understanding a culture is through its food. In Spain, it all starts in the produce market. So that's what we’ll visit: the local market in my neighbourhood. Just 10 minutes walking from Plaza Mayor, in La Latina. Here, we'll go through the stands -and the history- that shape our cuisine. Fishmonger, vegetables and fruits, butchers, … And I'll make sure you try the real icons of our gastronomy: 100% iberian ham, proper extra virgin olive oil, aged Spanish cheese, and seasonal produce. Everything we taste along the way is included. After we finish, you can choose to continue with a pairing lunch at 13:00 and 19:00 of 5 drinks, 6 tapas and dessert or with a cocktail pairing dinner at 21:00 of 3 drinks, seafood paella, tapas and dessert.
This is the oldest market in Madrid. We'll walk through the market stands of the market: butcher, fishmonger, fruit shop, etc.
Continue the market tour with a pairing meal. In my Tapas & Wine Pairing, we travel across Spain without leaving the table — from Asturias to Valencia, through sips of vermú, cider, PX sherry, and wines you won’t find on touristy menus. Dessert of horchata and fartons included. In summer, you can also join our Cocktail Pairing Dinner with drinks like rebujito, agua de Valencia, and sangría — all paired with tapas like seafood paella, Spanish cheeses and iberian croquetas. Dessert of churros with turrón ice cream included.
You will make your own way to the meeting points