Although in Madrid, as the song by The Refrescos said, there is no beach, there are many other options, among which are its culture, remember that its Landscape of Light has just been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, but it is also worth noting its green spaces and parks, its leisure and, of course, its gastronomy. We all continue to eat in August and in the capital this is something that is done very, very well. We suggest six places that are still open in summer and that you have to visit.
China Crown
China Crown, the temple of imperial Chinese cuisine in Madrid, proposes to enjoy its new terrace in summer with a sophisticated gastronomic proposal: Dim Sum & Champagne Bar. It consists of a selection of 15 dim sums, typical of Cantonese and Shanghainese cuisine, all harmonized with champagne and gin and tonic.
Among its most special bites, the xiao long bao stuffed with oxtail, lemon grass and curry, the essence of the hot pot, stands out. The restaurant offers an uninterrupted kitchen from 12:30 to 13:00 with its normal menu indoors and on the terrace, to which is now added the late menu.
Diurno, the happy 21's in Chueca
As a result of the de-escalation, everyone seems to want to have a good time and leave behind the most complicated and negative moments of the pandemic. Are we facing a new sexual revolution? Are we going from the happy 20's to the happier new 21's? What is clear is that a new stage has arrived: that of the purr at Diurno.
Diurno's menu is an infallible purring technique, a cheerful, fun and colorful menu that you can accompany with one of their mojitos. The menu consists of a first course with a choice of three options (such as octopus or quesadillas), a second course with three other options (from cod to ribs) and a finger-licking dessert. The price? 25 euros with a drink.
Restaurant ‘Los chicos, las chicas y los maniquís', in Madrid. (Courtesy)
If you're an expert of the movida madrileña, you'll know that it all started in 1980. The concert featured Nacha Pop, Alaska y los Pegamoides, Paraíso, Mamá, Los Bólidos, Los Trastos, Mario Tenia y los Solitarios and Mermelada. But what not many will know is that the highlight was on May 23, 1981 at the Concierto de Primavera (Spring Concert). Organized by the students of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid of the Universidad Politécnica together with Klub.
The concert was attended by approximately 15,000 people who enjoyed more than 8 hours of music that brought them closer to a modern Spain. In honor of those 40 years, in the restaurant Los chicos, las chicas y los maniquís have prepared for this year a menu called Una Movida de Menú para 2, at 28 euros per person. Among the seven dishes that compose it are tuna tartar in cold beet cannelloni, their version of the traditional squid sandwich or txuleta rice. Are you in the mood for a party?
El Ancla del Lago celebrates the 90th anniversary of Casa de Campo
In 1931 the Casa de Campo as we know it today was founded, as it used to be a private preserve only for royalty. One of its restaurants, El Ancla del Lago, pays tribute to this 90th anniversary with a menu on its terrace for all Madrilenians that can be taken until September 20.
The 90th anniversary menu of Casa de Campo is composed of very traditional dishes such as an appetizer with a Russian salad, a turbot with strawberry tree sauce or a chocolate cake from the lake. All this for a price of 28 euros per person.
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