![]() ![]() One of the unique things about the historical local businesses is that you will find a special plaque on the ground which is awarded to the local businesses which have been there for over one hundred years. The exterior of the place looks small but as you enter inside you will find yourself in a beautifully decorated cafe which is well known for its traditionally baked cakes. One of Madrid’s oldest bakeries the El Riojano was founded in 1855 by Dámaso de la Maza who used to work as the private chef for Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the high rate of immigration to the capital from other cities of Spain, the real gatos have become scarce. The people of Madrid are often referred to as gatos which translates as cats - and this is a nickname given to the natives whose both parents and grandparents come from Madrid. This was the turning point of the city’s diverse cuisine. As Ewan explained in the early 1500s Madrid had a population of about 3,000 people, however soon afterwards when it became the capital of Spain in 1561 - its population grew rapidly as people started moving here from all corners of the country. Lined with numerous cafes and restaurants it is one of the liveliest squares in Madrid. We met with our guide Ewan at the Plaza Mayor, the central square of Madrid which is over 400 years old. Devour Madrid is a local Spanish owned company which was started by a small group of passionate food lovers with the goal of supporting smaller family-run businesses by bringing the money back into the local economy. Tapas may be a cultural activity yet there is much more to Spanish Cuisine and this is what we learned during our Sunday food tour with Devour Madrid. During my recent city break in Madrid I joined Devour Madrid on discovering the best of Spanish Cuisine.ĭevour Madrid: The Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Tour ![]() One of my favourite activities when exploring a new city always involves a closer introduction to the food culture. Spain is well known for its tapas culture with every region having its own versions and specialties. ![]()
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