On my crusade to try the most delicious food in Madrid I stumbled upon Anauco Gourmet’s Instagram feed. Then I realized this is not just another burger joint. It’s much more than that. Their specialty are burgers, obviously, but the rest of their menu is just as good as them. One of my favorite things about the […]
I like trying new things, especially if they are food related. Come spring I decided I wanted to do a brunch tour around Madrid trying different places every other Sunday. This combination of breakfast and lunch is rather new in Spain. However, more and more restaurants are offering a brunch menu these days. Frida is
Brunch in Madrid: Frida Read More »
You may know by now that the reason why this blog is called Memories of the Pacific is that every now and then there is a flashback post to my time living in the Bay Area, near San Francisco. I’m in love with this city for various reasons: the variety of neighborhoods, the stunning and
Embarcadero, San Francisco Read More »
Every year my fiance and I take turns to choose a restaurant for Valentine’s Day date night dinner. Last year I chose Cafe Colon and this year he surprised me with reservations at La Manzana, a restaurant in the 5 star hotel Hesperia Madrid. La Manzana (the apple), was named in allusion to the golden
La Manzana Restaurant at Hesperia Madrid Read More »
Every year we like to do a little family excursion sometime between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. Last year we went in search of don quixote and this time we chose a destination I had been wanted to go to for a really long time: Cuenca. UNESCO considers Cuenca of outstanding universal value as
Parador de Cuenca and City Guide Read More »
Who said that the best cafes are in Paris? I’m always on the lookout for the most amazing cafes and this time I’ve found the most beautiful one I’ve ever seen. A friend told me about Salon des Fleurs knowing my love for flowers and all things pretty. This cozy place in Madrid is a
Salon des Fleurs, Madrid Read More »
I’ve just realized that I haven’t shared any memories of the pacific for a while now. So it’s time for a new installment! Today I want to take you to the San Francisco nightlife. Those who know me well can tell you that I’m not a night owl. I’d rather have coffee or a quiet
Dueling Pianos at Johnny Foley’s Read More »
Being the daughter of a winemaker, my life has always been linked to wine. Our vacations consisted of visiting the main wineries in Bordeaux, the Champagne region, Porto or Napa and Sonoma. Now, even though I’m not a big fan of alcoholic drinks I’ve always regarded the whole process of wine making as art. So
The Most Spectacular Wineries in Spain and a Wine Harvest Festival Read More »
Photo credit De Madrid al Cielo (From Madrid to the Sky) is the official slogan for the Spanish capital. We literally lived by those words when we had dinner at the top of one of the four skyscrapers known as Cuatro Torres. Cuatro Torres Business Area, is a business district located in Paseo de la Castellana
De Madrid al Cielo Read More »
Today I’d like to introduce you to a very special concept: Paradores de Turismo. It is a unique hotel chain committed to reclaiming the Spanish heritage. Its origins date back to 1910, when the Spanish government made the decision to create a hotel infrastructure -nonexistent in the country at the time- whose establishments would provide