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FREE EDITION: Vol. XVII Madrid in English January - February, 2019
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A DAY
IN
THE
LIFE
OF
RICHARD
VAUGHAN
Plus Reviews
Reader offers
Interviews
Whats on and lots more
@metropolimadrid
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2 CONTENTS January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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2 Contents & Treasure Hunt
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elcome to the latest edition of the Madrid Metropolitan.
3 A bit of Spanish As those familar with us will see we have now moved to
a new look magazine format which we hope you will find
better and sharper. If you have any comments of how we can make
4-5 Whats On the magazine better still we would love to hear from you. As well as
showing whats on to see and do in Madrid these cold months there
6 Interview. Richard Vaughan are also some interesting.
interviews and pieces this edition as well as some great reader offers
that we hope will be of interest.
7-8 Health and Wellbeing
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9 Excursions ding our new look magazine.
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10 Opinions
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4 WHATS ON IN MADRID January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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Inverfest 2019. 10th January – 7th February Chinese New Year in Madrid. Until 5th February
O
Teatro Circo Price nce again, Madrid celebra- Chinese Associations, sports clubs
T
he beginning of the New Year ned with the busy work schedules, tes its fourth edition of the and other educational groups, all
brings numerous concerts the good news is that the series Chinese New Year in the colourfully dressed in traditional
and music treats, from big runs for three weeks, and pro- city with a festival that is a feast costume and the elders sporting
names to debut artists promoting vides everything from flamenco for the eyes! The Year of the Pig imperial robes. Additionally, the
their work. and cabaret marks the end of the winter and live music, lion dancers and fire-
January to the latest the start of spring, and the brown crackers on offer vividly represent
offers one of rock’n’roll. pig in Chinese culture represents the vibrant blend of colour and
the most ex- Participating earthiness, but also relaxation and noise of the celebrations. A fantas-
citing music artists in- fun. The fun begins on February tic fair full of stalls selling traditio-
experiences, clude Rodri- 5th 2019 and will last for the next nal Chinese food, products and or-
Inverfest go Cuevas, three weeks with FREE festivities naments along with arts and crafts
2019, a Marta Soto, including a Dragon parade with also make the event accessible and
series of R a y d e n participants including the many fun for all.
winter concerts that will bring a and Chelsea Boots. Expect a huge
variety of music styles to please number of warm notes to counter
all tastes. For those of you burde- Madrid’s chilly winter.
Gastro Festival. 23rd January – 10th February
Feria de Madrid
A
fter all the stuffing and the participation of various bars,
overeating during the restaurants, food markets, museu-
Christmas holidays ms, and bookstores, those
it’s time for new reso- supporting the festival
lutions, detox and a will also be able to sa-
healthy, delicious va- vour films, music,
riety of food. A step theatre and fashion.
in the right direction Award-winning che-
would be to enjoy fs will be plying their
the amazing offers at trade, and all sorts
the 10th edition of the of activities, such as Operación Triunfo 2018 – 8th February
Madrid Gastrofestival, workshops, concerts,
an event that promotes food tastings and scree-
WiZink Center
T
new cuisines and looks to nings have been organised
combine food and art. Thanks to to keep all interests satisfied. he new season of Opera- the contestants themselves during
ción Triunfo kicks off with the programme. If soppy drivle is
concerts across Spain, in- your thing you are in for a treat.
FITUR. 23rd -27th January cluding Madrid where
the WiZink Center will
IFEMA host the 16 finalists
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performing their acts
hat better way to start as FITUR Shopping and FITUR and including their
2019 than a visit to FI- Health, and for the third year the- signature group song
TUR, Madrid’s annual re will also be an area for FITUR “Somos”, composed by
tourism fair, which bustles with LGBTQ, as well as perspectives in
new holiday ideas. The fair serves the field of technology and energy www.rtve.es/television/ot/?fbclid=IwAR30C8rqjWzZLTAzDno3A-
as a global meeting point for both saving. jf-QJm-FLH1stl0meGQxAehgzQCt4YnHW_-nL8
professionals (especially those in
the Ibero-American markets) and
the general public, and can bring Beyond 2001- the odyssey of intelligence.
together thousands of travel com-
panies, big and small. There are Until 17th February. Telefonica Building Gran Via
always a huge variety of options,
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even beyond the geographic, to ith the celebration of
respond to market trends such the fiftieth anniversary
www.ifema.es/fitur_01/ of the premiere of the
film comes the recognition that
not only have many of the film’s
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week predictions come true, but expec-
tations have been exceeded. The
24th – 29th January artificial intelligence computer
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programmes mentioned in the
reative design is film are already part of the human
the buzzword as routine. The exhibition comes
Madrid welco- in three parts - the awakening of
mes Mercedes-Benz human intelligence, human-ma-
Fashion Week, whe- chine interaction and the futu-
re Spanish designers re of intelligence. The objective
have the opportunity of the exhibition is to show the
to promote their work evolution of human and artificial
on an international le- intelligence from its historical mi-
vel, with the support of lestones, current applications and
major brands such as future perspectives.
L’Orèal and Inditex.
www.espacio.fundaciontelefonica.com/evento/mas-alla-de-2001-
http://mbfwmadrid.ifema.es/ odiseas-de-la-inteligencia/
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Echo & the Bunnymen. 15th February Letters from the King. Until 3rd March
La Riviera Royal Palace
T
he legendary 80s British ship of Primo de Rivera whose
band embark on a Euro- fall led to his own in 1931 with the
pean tour to present their abolition of the monarchy and the
new album The Stars, The Ocean establishment of the 2nd Republic
& The Moon. A work that con- as well his subsequent exile. This
tains thirteen of his songs rein- exhibition shows Alfonso in a di-
terpreted and reimagined as The fferent light. That of benefactor
Killing Moon, Nothing Last Fore- and huminatarian specifically in
ver or The Cutter, as well as two the Great War during which Spain
new compositions. The post punk was neutral but in which the King
band has had considerable suc- was active in peace initiatives and
cess and influenced many groups the establishment of an office for
like Interpol, Oasis or The Killer the co-ordination of relief with
with their melancholy and som- the Red Cross. The office provi-
ber sound. ded relief to more than 200,000
prisoners-of-war and evacuated
www.bunnymen.com/ nearly 70,000 civilians from un-
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safe zones. Official Alfonso XIII
Jurassic World - The Exhibition. Until 17th February istory, has not treated biographies argue that blunders
King Alfonso XIII well. committed by the king during his
IFEMA His reign beset by diffi- reign should be offset by his hu-
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culties at home and abroad ended manitarian work during the First
fter its 2016 inauguration with his support for the dictator- World War
in Melbourne Jurassic
World: The Exhibition www.patrimonionacional.es/noticias/exposicion-cartas-al-rey-la-me-
tour comes for a once only stop diacion-humanitaria-de-alfonso-xiii-en-la-gran-guerra
in Spain with an immersive expe-
rience based on the latest film in
this long running saga Jurassic Banksy: Genius or Vandal? Until 10th March
World: The Fallen Kingdom. The
exhibition begins on board a ferry Feria de Madrid
that takes you to Isla Nublar and
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where you enter through the doors ove him or hate him Banksy hibition that aims to get visitors
and into Jurassic World. And all is either an urban legend or into the universe created by this
that lurks within…… artistic genius depending on iconoclastic artist.
www.jurassicworldexhibition.es/la-exposicion whether you consi-
der him an artistic
phenomenon or
I love LEGO. Until 24th February common street ar-
tist. In this unpre-
Palacio Gaviria cedented journey
I
through more than
n 2015 tion in the 70 original works
LEGO Legoland – exhibited for the
over- theme with first time in Spain
took Fe- six minia- - including pain-
rrari to be ture worlds tings, sculptures,
considered created installations, vi-
the worl- with more deos and photogra-
d´s most than one phs. An immersive
powerful million pie- audiovisual setting
brand and with 100 million users ces of LEGO with themes from war, has been specially
every year its easy to see why. Ar- urban landscapes, and even Game created for this ex-
themisia Spain presents this exhibi- of Thrones.
www.banksyexhibition.es/
www.arthemisia.it/it/mostre-future-2018/#
Van Gogh Alive. Until 26th February Democracia. 1978 – 2018. Until 17th March
Círculo de Bellas Artes Caixa Forum Madrid
A T
interact
with Van his exhibition coming on
G o g h the 40th anniversary of the
nd the pieces Spanish Constitution of
g r e a t through 1978, is designed to allow visitors
painter different to immerse themselves in a direct
d o e s m e - and emotional experience, which
indeed diums makes them part of the route to
come to of light, democracy that was taken after
life in colour, the death of Franco and the de-
this the sound cisive election of 1977 ( the first
most visited multimedia exhibition and and more than 3,000 lar- free election since the pre-civil
in the world which arrives in Ma- ge-scale projected images which war election of 1936) and which
drid after having toured 40 cities immerse the viewer in an authentic in turn paved the way for the new
on four continents. Visitors can multisensory montage. constitution.
www.circulobellasartes.com/exposiciones/van-gogh-alive-the-experience/ www.caixaforum.es/es/madrid/fichaexposicion?entryId=632267
6 INTERVIEW January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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My Day by Richard Vaughan
hour of reading, web-surfing them, but I can feel them. I
and thinking. Slow, though- know they’re there, so it’s easy
tful warmups are essential to smile, provoke and enjoy
to high performance. To run the connection.
the 100 meter dash in ten Late mornings are devoted
seconds, one should slowly to meetings or to designing
build up will and muscles well teaching content, followed by
before the starting gun, and business lunches half the days
the same is true for starting and lunch at home the other
life every day. Those who get half. The business lunches are
up in a rush, run out the door with people I usually know
and have their first coffee once well and consist of 90 minutes
in the office are slaves of their of fun, enjoyable conversation
own destiny, not masters. ending with five minutes of
I begin a daily two-hour business discussion. At least
radio show at 7:30, followed two days out of every week
at 9:30 by a second coffee I don’t return to work after
and emails. Then it’s either lunch, spending the afternoon
back to the radio to record an and evening doing exerci-
additional hour, aired later se, playing piano or guitar or
in the day, or to a television reading fiction or non-fiction,
studio five meters from my from Plato up through the la-
office where I record 26-mi- test bestsellers. I don’t take
nute English class segments problems home with me and I
for Televisión Española or for lose sleep because of business
our own television content. worries maybe twice a year at
This means five minutes pa- the most. If you can learn to
tiently sitting still while one of find and recruit top-quality
my female employees applies people, it’s easy and perso-
makeup and then sitting down nally empowering to delegate
in the center of the set to bear the day-to-day problems and
I
the bright lights, smile into challenges to them. This abili-
get up early, earlier than to early rising. To be exact, a naked, impersonal came- ty is must for any person who
most. For generations, my I get up at 5:40 every day, ra and teach the socks off my aspires to lead an organiza-
mother’s side of the family make a coffee, two poached students somewhere beyond tion successfully over the long
has been genetically inclined eggs and then sit down to an the camera lens. I can’t see term.
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MadridMetropolitan.com HEALTH & WELLBEING: HM HOSPITALES 7
New Year, new health habits! Prevention is better than cure!
suspicion of a specific pathology, PATIENT PROFILE
it is possible to resort to more spe- People who request the services
cific tests, such as a genetic study, offered by the Personalized Ear-
when it is considered necessary ly Prevention Unit have a very
or, in case of cancer, a PET-CT, mixed profile, although execu-
which allows detecting, even in tives and middle-aged workers
very early stages, tumor lesions who have little to no time to per-
that with other diagnostic techni- form a conventional check-up
I
ques would go unnoticed. that requires multiple visits and
n our HM hospitales group, It takes three to four hours to displacements prevail. In addi-
we are well aware of the im- complete a full check-up, the re- “We seek to optimize the tion, it is increasingly common
portance of prevention and, sults of which can be ob-tained in health of our patients, con- for the international patient,
because of this, we have perso- less than 48 hours, so that imme- tribute to their longevity temporarily relo-cated in Spain,
nalized medical recognition pro- diacy is one of the most obvious with a good quality of life to request the services of the Unit
grams. signs of identi-ty of this Unit. The or, as it is popularly known, and to undergo an exhaustive
different categories of check-ups applying an antiaging con- check-up.
IN HM HOSPITALES are differentiated by the patient’s cept of medicine,” says Dr The UPPP sees a maximum
WE ARE WELL AWARE gender and age, and those include Mihic. In this sense, the HM Hos- of three patients per day and
THAT PROMOTING PRE- all the diagnostic tests necessary pital specialist recalls that early its main characteristics are the
VENTIVE MEDICINE WITH to rule out the most prevalent pre-vention is key when ensuring immediacy and exclusivity they
THE PERSONALIZED EAR- pathologies. In fact, one of the di- health. present when carrying out a com-
LY PRE-VENTION UNIT fferential elements of the Unit is There are many diseases in plete and exhaus-tive check-up
(UPPP IN SPANISH) IS KEY that it has at its disposal state-of- which a timely detection signi- with all guarantees included. A
TO MAINTAINING GOOD the-art technological equipment, ficantly increases the chances of multidisciplinary team acts wi-
HEALTH AMONG THE PO- with the most advanced diagnos- cure. “Ultimately, it’s about thin the Unit formed by an ENT,
PULATION tic tools. advancing in early preven- a cardiologist, an ophthalmolo-
The check-ups go from blood tion and establishing heal- gist and a gynecologist. And, as
• The UPPP allows to con- tests or radiological tests, to elec- thy life guidelines. We do not Dr Mi-hic affirms, “it is key that a
centrate in a short space of trocardiograms, ergome-tries, only look for the normality single doctor is responsible for all
time all the necessary check- echocardiographies, abdominal of the patient, but al-so the areas of health alt-hough several
ups to prevent possible pa- ultrasounds, audiometries, oph- optimization of his health specialists intervene”.
thologies thalmological check-ups, gyne- status “, states Dr Mihic.
cological tests, etc. If there is the HM HOSPITALES
• The Unit has state-of-the- HM Hospitales is the private
art diagnostic tools and a hospital group of national re-
multidisciplinary medical ference that bases its offer on
team, which not only seeks healthcare excellence in addition
the normalcy of the patient, to research, teaching, constant
but also the optimization technological innovation and pu-
of his health blication of findings.
It currently has more than
• The patient profile of this 4,000 professionals who concen-
service ranges from the mi- trate their efforts on offering a qua-
ddle-age executive with li- lity and innovative medicine focu-
ttle to no time to go to the sed on the health and wellbeing of
doctor, to the international their patients and their families.
patient HM Hospitales is made up of
38 healthcare centers: 14 hospitals,
HM Hospitales consolidates 3 comprehensive cen-ters speciali-
its commitment to preventive me- zed in Oncology, Cardiology and
dicine with the Personalized Early Neurosciences, as well as 21 poly-
Prevention Unit (UPPP in Spani- clinics. All of them work in a coor-
sh), located at the Hospital Univer- dinated manner to offer a compre-
sitario HM Sanchinarro and which, hensive management of the needs
led by Dr Niko Mihic, allows three and requirements of their patients.
different types of check-ups (silver,
gold and platinum), with the aim More information at: www.
of preventing new pathologies and hmhospitales.com
optimizing the patient’s health. Information regarding ma-
In this way, HM Hospitales is king appointments:
clearly committed to offering the INTERNATIONAL DPT.
highest standards of quality care Tel.: 629 823 493
and the Unit is a faithful reflection E-mail: international@
of it. hmhospitales.com
8 HEALTH & WELLBEING: ESHA January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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Common Cold
A
lthough Spain enjoys a lot more sunshine than most Northern Who is most vulnerable to colds?
European Countries, it doesn’t mean that we are going to free of Children are generally more vulnerable than adults, an adult will
catching colds or the flu. catch an average of 3- 4 colds a year, whereas a child could catch as much
Both are respiratory illnesses and the common cold being known as as up to 8 colds a year.
the Upper Respiratory Illness (URI), or the common cold, and is the main
reason why people will visit the doctor, A cold is a virus and there are over How are they diagnosed?
200 cold viruses, the most common one being the rhinovirus. Normally a cold is diagnosed by the Doctor from a self-report
The reason why people are more vulnerable to a virus in description of the symptoms.
the winter rather than the summer is the fact that win-
dows are closed more time during the winter months. Treatment
People tend to go out doors less in the cold and a vi- Treatment for the common cold is fairly simple
rus loves close proximity where the low humidity but may vary depending on factors such as:
is a perfect environment for it to spread.
• Age of the person effected
Symptoms • Medical history
Soon after the cold virus has been passed on, • Family vulnerability to respiratory
the body perceives it as a foreign body and sets in infections
motion a series of reaction to eliminate it. These • Allergies and tolerance to medication
include.
After the virus enters your child’s body, it causes It is generally accepted that fluid intake be in-
a reaction--the body’s immune system begins to react creased, preventing dehydration and maintaining
to the foreign virus. Producing the following symtoms: mucus tissue such as the interior of the nose moist. Also
staying away from passive smoke and smoky environments
• An increase in mucus production (a runny nose). as these will irritate the respiratory system even further.
• Swelling of the lining of the nose (making it hard to breath and If you believe that either you or your child may have a common cold,
congestion). then do not hesitate to contact a doctor in your area. See here for all
• Sneezing (from the irritation in the nose). ESHA approved Doctors.
• Cough (from the increased mucus dripping down the throat).
January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
MadridMetropolitan.com EXCURSIONS 9
Why San Lorenzo de El Escorial by Barry Haslam-Walker FRICS
W
hy is it that San Lo- dings contained basements with
renzo de El Escorial is walls and floors built out of gra-
considered the literary nite. The study revealed the level
centre of Spain. Recognized as a of Radon was higher in enclosed
World Heritage site by UNESCO basements although dispersed at
in 1984 it attracts artists, writers, ground lever harmlessly into the
poets and painters from all over open air.
the world and hosts a plethora of Radon has, by the World
literary events, seminars and con- Health Organisation, been re-
ferences. cognised as where, in exceptio-
Undoubtably its location, nally high concentration levels,
surrounded by forests, clean at- is a contributing factor to one of
mosphere sparkling streams and the causes of pulmonary cancer.
spectacular views plays a major Since June 21, 2006, it has and, governing the largest Empire, Some comparisons are made to
part but there is also a somewhat been protected by the Community needed wits, intelligence and crea- the smoking of average 10 cigare-
sinister element that may play a of Madrid as a Property of Cultu- tivity to maintain his authority. ttes per day.
contributing part. ral Interest. AND did that creativity come SO whether it is a relaxing
The history of San Lorenzo de from his instinct in selecting for and/or occasional smoke or the
RADON El Escorial is inexorably linked to his Monastery a location built ‘perfume’ of the radioactive Ra-
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, also the construction of the Monastery upon the solid mass of granite that don seeping through the granite
known as El Escorial de Arriba is a under the orders of Philip !! of was Mount Abascos. rocks it has become a magnet for
town and municipality in the Com- Spain, started in 1563 and com- NOW granite, a very hard those creative writers, poets and
munity of Madrid, located to the pleted in 1584. igneous rock has proportionally artists the reside and visit San
northwest of the region in the south The most important parts higher levels of Radon than other Lorenzo de El Escorial.
eastern side of the Sierra de Guada- of the building, include the Pan- natural minerals and is a colour- Take a visit, view the magni-
rrama, at the foot of Mount Aban- theon of Kings, the Basilica and less, odourless radioactive gas ficence of the Monastery and as
tos, 47 kilometres from Madrid. Real library. From the sixteenth that gradually seeps through the you feel the calming and relaxing
The settlement is popularly century the Escorial Monastery rocks. atmosphere, becoming inspired
called El Escorial de Arriba, to has been described as ‘the eighth A study carried out by Enri- and creative it may just be down
differentiate it from the neigh- wonder of the world’. que Rubio of GEOMNIA exami- to the radioactivity of Radon
bouring village of El Escorial, also Philip II was known as Feli- ned over 55 properties in the El seeping through the rocks and
known as El Escorial de Abajo. pe el Prudente, a cautious thinker Escorial region where the buil- ground.
10 OPINIONS January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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Hello Magazine ‘Would you like a magazine to read?...’ by Anna Connolly
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rashy magazines: pure plea- Spain it is priced just above some, Getting to business with an advert, This larger than most maga-
sure. There is nothing more but below the higher end stuff, pla- in this case a night cream, they zine elegantly ploughs on with
comforting to while away ced in the middle of the road, which follow swiftly with an article on a it’s celebrity-based topics, all ra-
the time in this Brexit-limbo than to is where the tone of views sits wi- sports personality, accompanied ther pleasing in tone, showing the
imbibe glossy gossip about celebrity thin the inoffensive flutter of these by a host of beautifully lit images best side of those who frequent
shenanigans and their blackheads, flattering, non-threatening pages. of their possessions, namely their these pages. After a smattering of
cellulite, and weight fluctuation. In this epoch of non-experts who mansion that boasts endless cars, smaller fairy tales of the rich and
News about baby rivals, betrayals, spit out judgements like bland bu- marble, and slogans like, ‘Kiss me famous being out and about, typi-
and surgery exclusives - resistance bblegum, one can find temporary like you love me. Fuck me like you cally appearing at a charity event,
is futile. In the age of snap-chat ju- respite in the sunshiny stability hate me’, written in a shiny silver we get to the headline story that is
dgements these magazines provide provided by this revista that cordia- lettering above a pool that could fit covered in some depth, allowing
their readership with a godly satis- lly greets it’s guests right from the hundreds of refugees. Then we get for a decent amount of insight, all
faction that even our pan-partners off with it’s well-chosen title, as any to the juicy exclusive that the cover be it rose-tinted, and all impor-
can not match. Where else would good host, or hairdresser should. promises: dreamy holiday snaps tantly in the words of the celebrity
you learn that orange peel is not It is up there with the most of a singer and an actress who are on the front cover. The remaining
only an ingredient added to dark sophisticated literature that can be now ‘allegedly’ engaged. It is assu- articles reveal fashion trends, such
chocolate to make it taste less like found in a beauty parlour, wi- ringly delusional as accessorising with chunky ethic
powdered shite? However, once in thout resorting to the top end to see the- jewellery, and planning ahead for
a while we need a change, to shake fashion magazines that are se modern autumnal monochrome. The ha-
things up, there’s only so much di- two thirds advert, that trade in day deities ppily ever after to this formatted
saster one can stomach. Amongst inadequacy and don’t require living as froth ends to the tune of a page on
the rather forlorn array that makes literacy. The familiar red and normal... the benefits of the sun and recipes
up a coiffure’s library, a client can white branding has an almost except for for success before finally ending
always find solace in the handy educational air about it’s co- their yachts with another advert, this time for
hairdresser classic, ‘Hello’ ver, reminiscent of a tabloid that excrete a watch, counting down to the
Providing weekly specialist ce- newspaper. ‘Hello’ usually endless jet next set of instalments. The ‘Hello’
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The Taste Gallery Cubiertos de Gloria
Plaza de San Miguel, 8 Calle de Toledo, 28
U
ntil now the Cubiertos de ted, it offers home made cocina
Gloria has been one of Ma- castiza dishes that are truly deligh-
drid´s best kept secrets. It tful as well as very reasonably pri-
has bucked the trend of traditional ced. An exquisite range of carefully
restaurants disapearing from the prepared seasonal offerings that
Casco Antiguo of Madrid by rees- transend the traditional / modern
T
tablishing the genre with a modern divide to give the diner a gastrono-
he Taste Gallery in Plaza a lot more than a restaurant – it twist. Stylishly Art Deco decora- mic experience to remember.
de San Miguel is the per- is an experience to savour. In ad-
fect for a great tapas lunch dtion to the upstairs restaurant
or more intimate dinner on the and bar is the exclusive “Cueva”
town. Varied menu with a range downstairs should you be looking
of delicious Spanish and interna- for a unique and originally deco-
tional dishes served by attentive rated space for events or celeba-
English-Speaking staff. The wine tions. Whether for a gathering of
list offers a wide selection of qua- friends or romantic gettaway the
lity well priced wines to accom- Taste Gallery the warmest of wel-
pany. Located just off the Merca- comes to readers of the Madrid
do San Miguel the Taste Gallery is Metropolitan.
https://cubiertosdegloria.com/en/
Reservations:
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http://tastegallery.es/
Reservations:
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English-Speaking Tours
Transfers and Travel in Madrid
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The Village Tap Room Madrid to host a
Martin de Los Heros 28 “Marketing for Artists” workshop
T
he Spanish capital will host marketing for artists workshop
a Marketing for Artists and will be thought by Sergio G.
workshop on Thursday 24 García, publicist, communicator,
January, addressed to all those curator and cultural promoter of
artists who want to improve the Exposia.
ability to promote their work and “The course has been thought
to boost their commercial side. to be a catalyst”, explained Sergio
The intensive course (in English) G. García. “Many artists could get
will be held at C/ Goya 22, and more out of their work in many
those interested in attending can aspects, which can be improved
get further information through with marketing techniques”, he
www.exposia.net - or by calling added.
692 316 180. Sergio G. García, a professio-
The workshop seeks to pro- nal with over 18 years experience
vide artists with the necessary in the marketing, press, public
tools to promote their work and relations and cultural promotion
I
to improve their chances for po- fields, conceived this workshop
f craft beers are your thing pressed air system you are guaran- sitioning themselves in the art nine years ago when he noticed
then The Village Tap Room is teed the perfectly poured pint. world, thus the dynamic is focu- the lack of promotional skills
where you need to be. Over 40 With a fun international crowd sed on practical ways to achieve among the artists he came in con-
types of IPAs, lagers, ales, stouts, the Village Tap Room is a great pla- this, applying the course subjects tact with, as a result of the exhibits
pilsners and porters are to be found ce to meet friends or find new ones. to conceive a particular project, be he organizes in various spaces.
amongst many others to make this In addtion they have regular events it an exhibit or an special event, so Over 90 artists have partici-
the beer drinker´s Mecca in Ma- like “Open Mic” nights on Tues- that the participants can put to pated in this activity, in Madrid,
drid. With their unique draft ( the days at 20:30 and “Writer’s Night” practice the skills learned during Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca,
only one in Spain) gas and com- same time on Wednesday. the activity. Bilbao, Vitoria, Sevilla and Cáce-
The art market, the first steps, res in Spain; Antwerp y Brussels
www.taproommadrid.com
exhibiting at alternative spaces, in Belgium, Amsterdam and Bre-
Reservations: info@taproommadrid.com / Tel: 915 500 585
curriculum, artistic book, press da in Holland and Washington
Open ´till 0200 on weekends
pack, promotion and web site are DC and Nueva York in the United
the subjects to be addressed in the States.
www.exposia.net
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And so it begins... by Stephen Jenkins
J
anuary. A dry month for For we live in a world where you ascribe to ludicrous notions prove that we have treated our
many. An annual uphill our innermost insecurities are of cultural appropriation, or wo- bodies as temples, or at least as
slog, following the pagan little more than niche marketing rry that you might accidentally potential high yield commodities
orgy that is the winter solstice, opportunities. And of course the- be worshipping Satan. And then that might have to be cashed in if
recently repackaged as Christmas re is a whole industry of Wellness there are the miracle foods, pul- they become unproductive.
for the modern homo-sapien who waiting to elevate us. There are ses, berries and grains, all espe- Ultimately of course it all
does understand that spring will even Wellness coaches, smug cially tempting now that they comes down to quality of life as
come again, especially now that bastards perhaps, but they look have discovered that vitamins, we goose step our way, lean and
it never goes away, but would undeniably well. And although like everything else, will give you tanned, into a bright new future
like a good gorge anyway. And “Wellness” is a clumsy trite litt- cancer. None of them taste very where everyone looks and smells
here we are in the aftermath, fat le noun, we who have feasted on nice but that’s not the point, and great. Increasingly some people
and useless and bloated on food sugar and protein, and alcohol, there’s always Christmas to look spend most of their lives loo-
and drink and meaningless elec- nevertheless embrace it, despera- forward to. king after themselves anyway,
trical devices. And most likely te to look, and perhaps even one Essentially however the We- so January is pretty much like
skint too. The cold hard truth of day, to feel well again. llness industry offers us simple any other month, a horrifying
the mirror confirms how far we Contemporary life has gifted variants on the age old wisdom of thought. And for those of us who
have drifted from the physical us a dazzling range of Wellness eating less, doing more exercise, are too weak, or too decadent,
ideals presented to us by the soft options. Some of them promise and not worrying too much. Sta- to spend our fragile and fleeting
porn clips that pass for perfume us voyages of self discovery, a tistically of course we should pro- existence looking and feeling
adverts. The very same marke- tantalising prospect for the alter- bably all be worrying more. The great, then at least we can draw
teers who urged us on to excess natively inclined, more than ever figures show that we are all going comfort in the fact that time flies,
and indulgence now howl at us to now that rampant individualism to die and so is everything on the especially as you grow old, and
take a good look at our tumescent has infected arty left wing cultu- planet, and so is the planet itself. that January will soon be over,
bodies, to examine our feeble re as much as it has the world’s The prognosis is not good. And and we can all go out and get pis-
minds, and to search our turgid major financial hubs. Spinning, the new ethos of personal respon- sed again. Not me though. I’m
souls and do something about it. pilates, assorted martial arts, sibility dictates that in the not too giving up the booze. And not for
Or sink forever into the swollen and exotic dancing styles.... all distant future we may not even the first time.
ranks of the ugly and the unwell. of them are valid options unless get health care , unless we canJanuary-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
MadridMetropolitan.com BOOK REVIEW by Adam García 17
other characters. One of these is a man who goads Annie into a bet early
on in the story setting the stage for the main plot; ‘pick anyone in the
room, and I will make them Instagram famous in thirty days’. Of course,
they pick the unlikeliest of targets and the story unfolds...
This is a funny
and heart-war-
ming story of
makeovers, fa-
lling in love, fa-
lling out of love,
family dramas,
friendship and
the documenta-
tion of life throu-
gh social media.
Sunset Over the Cherry Orchard, Current and mo-
by Jo Thomas dern, there were
many parts that
B
I sympathised
eti Winter has two failed engagements and has decided to fo-
with or connec-
llow her dream of getting away from the UK and having her
ted to, and the
own bar in Spain. Five years into her third engagement with
plot and several
Will, they board the place and don’t look back, but not everything goes
twists that kept
to plan.
me hooked right
Through Beti the reader discovers life on the south coast of Spain
until the end.
and the differences between the harbour where tourists outnumber
Lindsey Kelk creates likeable but above all relatable characters, and
the locals and the cherry orchard up in the hills that is struggling to
writes in a lighthearted way about real life problems that everyone faces;
survive. Beti first discovers the harbour and the bar she has dreamed
love, work and happiness.
of, but it is only by finding work up at the cherry farm that she can ful-
Described by many as a modern twist on ‘My Fair Lady’ updated for
fil her dreams and
the social media age, this is a feel-good romance that comes highly re-
also where she
commended.
finds new aspira-
tions. The grum-
py owner, Anto-
nio, slowly warms
to her due to her
hard work, how
she befriends his
son Miguel who
has lost his way
and by doing all
she can to learn
flamenco to win
a bet he makes
to save the farm.
A fun and
uplifting book
about how Beti
overcomes the
setbacks that
life throws at
her and how she discovers both who she is and what she really wants
out of her new life in Spain. It takes her to the point of giving up before
the new friends she makes, her determination to succeed and learning
how to accept life’s challenges head on give her the strength to overco-
me all the obstacles in her path to find new love and happiness.
One in a Million,
by Lindsey Kelk
O
ne in a Million is the engaging new romance by Lindsey Kelk,
author of the bestselling ‘I Heart’ series. Set in London, it fo-
llows the story of a young woman, Annie, who is starting out
in business with her best friend. They have launched a digital media
company and are based in a co-working space along with a multitude of18 FILM REVIEW by Abi Lindsay Clark January-February, 2019 - The Madrid Metropolitan
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Argentinian film director and screen writer Alejo Flah tells us about
his latest film and life in Madrid.
B
orn in Buenos Aires in with the Italian people becau-
1977, Alejo was brought up se there was more immigration
in the trendy Palermo nei- from there than from Spain but
ghbourhood in the north of the the people here are very similar
city and now resides in Madrid so it is easy for the Argentina
where he has lived since arriving people to live in Spain and also
in the capital to write a TV series for the Spanish people to live in
in 2002 and never left. After argentina”.
studying film in Argentina Alejo Alejo is currently in Seville
began his career as a film editor doing the colour grading of his
enabling him to learn the langua- latest feature film called ´Taxi
ge of cinema and quickly moved to Gibraltar´ with actors Dani
into the world of screen writing, Rovira and Joaquín Furriel de
his first project being Vientos de argentina y Ingrid García, an An-
agua with the Oscar winning film tena 3 and La terraza production
director Juan José Campanella and co production with Argentina
for ‘The secret in their eyes’. A 13 and La Zanfoña in Seville, after
episode family saga series about the colour grading they will do
the immigration from Spain to conde duque.” He also mentio- Isabel street in Embajadores. the sound mixing the vfx which
Argentina and vice versa over ned the Mercado de cebada, since How about a favourite song should be completed by January.
time. A 14 year old series which 1875 and one of the largest food which for you symbolises Ma- It will premier on march 15th.
people still talk about today. He markets in Madrid, that has Pe- drid? “Los planetas have a song When interviewed following
also wrote the script for the film ruvian restaurants and different called ‘un buen día’ (One good the release of his film Sexo facil
’Septima’ starring Ricardo David latin food. “Also Naomi the first day) and it’s a very good way to películas tristes Alejo told the ci-
and Belen Rueda before embar- Japanese restaurant in Madrid,” define for me what one Sunday nema blog Espinoff Why is not
king on the world of directing he added. This successful Japa- in Madrid or one Sunday in any my life like in the movies? And
with his first film being ’Sexo fa- nese restaurant located on 14 city of Spain as that song was ac- in romantic comedies a lot more,
cil, peliculas tristes’ with a Spa- Avila street opened its doors in tually written in Granada, but I why are not my love stories like
nish and Argentinian cast, it was 1974, no less than 44 years ago. really like the song and the lyrics in romantic comedies? And I ex-
filmed during 3 weeks in Buenos His favourite cultural pla- as they talk about one Sunday in plain that it came out in a natural
Aires and 3 weeks in Madrid “a ce in Madrid? “El cine doré or the city.” way to play with this idea of love
film which brings the 2 cities The Filmoteca where everyday What are the main diffe- in reality and love in a romantic
together on the big screen,” ex- you can watch 3 or 4 feature fil- rences between Spain and Ar- comedy and see what happens in
plains Alejo. He also wrote the ms from different periods, it´s a gentina? Alejo explained that in both cases.
script for the film ’La adopcion’ great place, a very beautiful cine- Argentina there is a lot of immi-
in 2016. ma with a lot of very good options gration from Spain, mostly from Alejo Flah imdb.com & Twit-
We asked Alejo about what to learn about film history and to Galicia y Andalusia “so the peo- ter @alejoflah.
keeps him here in Spain after 17 discover very good movies from ple aren’t very different although
years and he explained that one all over the world.” The Doré ci- maybe we have more similarities
of the things that he loves about nema is situated on 3 Santa
Madrid is that it is a city with
people from all over, “it’s a very
open city where it is very easy to
feel part of it and also all the peo-
ple are in the street in the bars
and walking around.”
We asked him to choose a
favourite corner of Madrid but
he felt that it is not easy to choo-
se just one and explained “there
are lot of places that I like, the
parque oeste, conde duque, la
latina and Vistillas, as it is not
as crowded as La latina and it´s
a great part of the city”. There is
one small hidden treasure which
he shared with us; the gardens of
Prince Anglona near La latina on
Paja square. And a favourite res-
taurant? “Not easy to choose one
restaurant but I like the cajita de
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Catalina Brennan. Personal chef & gastroexperiences
www.chefinhousecatalina.com • https://www.instagram.com/chefinhousecatalina/
H
ello all!! Welcome to this new page, where you will find lots to do with food and great gastro experiences!! Recipes,
tips, places to go, where to buy ingredients, and a tribe of similar minded people who´ll meet every so often to
discover Madrid and it´s gastronomy.
We´re in full swing of artichoke season, so, I will give you a recipe and a few tips.
I recommend you buy them in a local market or fruit store, rather than supermarkets. I bought these in my favourite
fruit and veggie stall, Aurelio´s, in Mercado de las Ventas, puesto 140.
These are from Orihuela, Alicante, at the beginning of the season we´ll get them from this area and Murcia. Later on in
the season we can find them from Tudela, Navarra, exquisite, firm and full of flavour.
I had these with Pago del Vicario Petit Verdot, very cold, a
Peeling suggestion: prepare a container rich and cherry flavoured rosé wine from Castilla la Man-
with water and lemon juice or parsley, they cha. And, great price quality, around 5€!
will go brown easily from oxidation. If you As a Chef and foodie, I like to discover new restaurants, talk
wear gloves, you can avoid stains in your to Chefs and try out new dishes and ingredients. I will share
hands. with you my favourites!
Here´s my pick of the month, the best steak tartar in Ma-
Cooking suggestions: boil them and drid, for sure:
sautée in pan with olive oil, garlic and bits
of ham. If you have leftovers, mash the Askua Barra, www.askuabarra.com
hearts with salt, olive oil virgen extra and Calle de Arlaban, 7, 28014 Madrid, 91 593 75 07
a bit of black pepper, you will have a deli-
cious paté to spread on bread! What I love about this place is the produce, great stuff!! And
they list their suppliers in the menu, which is very helpful,
BBQ: insert garlic, white wine and nice you know what you will find. Please, try the grilled kokotxas
olive oil, opening the central leaves, and and the anchovies, best quality.
grill, you will get a beautiful result!! Typical Ask for Nacho, he´s co-owner with Jorge, his brother, the
from Cataluña, where they will grill them Chef and tell him you read the recommendation in Madrid
with calçots in early spring. Metropolitan, and book in advance!
Lastly, but not least, let me tell you about our Foodies Club,
Raw: I discovered this in Sicily, it´s very you might want to join us for a wine or travel with us. Meant
popular there. You have to peel thorou- for restless souls in search of discovering new gastronomic
ghly, until you´re only left with the heart, experiences and be part of a tribe of like-minded people.
rub with lemon, put upside down and cut In Madrid, we try out new places, abroad, we travel and
thin slices of the heart. Season with lemon meet Chefs, cook with them, accompany them to their mar-
juice, salt, black pepper and pure olive oil, kets or indulge in great wines and food.
and eat as an appetizer with a glass of wi-
ne,or include in a meat carpaccio. Buon Our next travels:
appetito!! • 16th to 19th February, we are going to FEZ!!
Our hostess will be Chef Najat Kaanache www.najatkaa-
So here´s my recipe for 2, veery easy and nache.com. We will enter her kitchen, eat a wonderful
yummy. You will need: menu in her beautiful restaurant Nur in the medina, cook
• 6 artichokes with her, and travel with her to the mountains, where we
• Lemon will discover the magic of Morocco.
• Olive oil • March: Valencia!! Learn to cook paellas with firewood
• Maldon salt in a huerta valenciana, with David Montero from https://
• Ibérico ham www.instagram.com/ricepaella winner of the prize
for best Paella 2018, and much more.
Peel thoroughly until you´re left with the • April: Donosti!! We will cook in the oldest Sociedad
heart, rub lemon juice, turn upside down gastronómica with Xabier Gutiérrez, from Arzak, and fa-
and cut in slices, 2 cms wide. mous writer of #noirgastronomico http://xabiergutierrez-
Sautée in pan with a bit of olive oil until cocinero.com/ and much more.
tender, add some drops of lemon juice.
Plate, and while still hot, salt and cover Moreinfo: www.clubdefoodiesviajeros.com
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