http://tupalo.com/madrid/tag/chueca.rss Tupalo en-us http://tupalo.com/spot/2176-vegaviana-madrid-spain c Oh, that's right: make reservations for dinner! You're in Spain, land of jamón, where it can be difficult to find decent vegetarian/vegan food even in the capital city. Of course, I made the same mistake twice, but it was worth sitting near the kitchen to try out the hummus and the San Jacobo, filled with seitan, mushrooms, and a kind of vegetable pâté and down two glasses of utterly delicious orange juice. For those Mexican-food-loving-expats, the "Combinación Azteca" (burritos, jalapeños, and guac) isn't too shabby. The wonderful array of salads would be best for you folks who want something lighter; my faves are the Casablanca (with couscous) and the Refrescante, which really IS as refreshing as it purports to be. Unfortunately, Vegaviana isn't too easy on the pocketbook, so I'd suggest getting the lunch deal at around 9,-EUR. restaurant macrobiotic vegetarian chueca organic veggie vegan 40.423412 -3.698208 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:38:58 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2176-vegaviana-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/7153-trae-madrid-spain c If you're a fan of minimalism--i.e., unfinished wood and lofty ceilings, this is your store. If you're a fan of simple (but not simplistic) clothes made by folks whose names you can't pronounce, this is your store. And obviously, this is your store if you're an effortlessly stylish 25-35-year-old indie ingenue (or look like one) strolling down a Chueca sidestreet at 11AM because "there's nothing else to do." I can imagine Frida Hyvönen or Victoria Bergsman modeling the threads, or at the very least, providing the soundtrack. If I had the funds, it'd be my store, too. shopping chueca Scandinavian 40.42392 -3.697713 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:59:09 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/7153-trae-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/5845-con-mucho-amor-madrid-spain c restaurant hummus salads light_meals to_go chueca 40.421809 -3.699724 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:50:02 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/5845-con-mucho-amor-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2837-cafe-acuarela-madrid-spain Nina P. cafe chueca 40.423025 -3.697695 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:52:41 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2837-cafe-acuarela-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2515-cafe-belen-madrid-spain c Intimate. So far my favorite coffeeshop in which to relax during weekday afternoons, with a book or with friends or just staring off into space listening to music that I always seem to enjoy, though I might not necessarily know who is playing. On the weekends, it can be sometimes tough to find a spot because it's a rather "well-known secret." Really good but kind of expensive (2EUR) tea. cafe chueca entre_amigos nonpretentious 40.424244 -3.696676 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 13:31:36 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2515-cafe-belen-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2432-hand-madrid-spain c shopping chueca hortaleza french_labels chic unique style 40.421519 -3.70025 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:53:57 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2432-hand-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2412-franka-madrid-spain c Again, why four stars? Mostly because of the service (Patricia is very helpful and willing to chat), but also some of the really cool (in my opinion) clothes they sell, an excellent sampling of Argentinian street fashion. I actually chanced upon this shop on my way up to Delipanific to get some desserts, and then made my way back down because the coat in the window looked interesting. It's all about the details, and while no one really wants to pay upwards of 50,-EUR for a shirt, it's nice to see that crafty people can make a somewhat decent living off of their creations. shopping Argentina chueca hortaleza indie style unique alonso_martínez 40.424863 -3.697952 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:17:01 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2412-franka-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2350-colby-madrid-spain c cafe light_meals restaurant chueca fuencarral merienda 40.423567 -3.700695 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:32:19 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2350-colby-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2349-caligae-madrid-spain c One of the more well-known "muestrarios" (discounted shoes shops) in the area, I love Caligae especially for their offering of Chie Mihara. shopping shoes chueca muestrario 40.422414 -3.698492 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:29:21 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2349-caligae-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2302-inaki-sampedro-madrid-spain c shopping chueca bags unique 40.423327 -3.694137 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:18:00 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2302-inaki-sampedro-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2276-septimo-arte-madrid-spain c cinema chueca dvds videoclub rentals 40.424863 -3.697952 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:02:05 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2276-septimo-arte-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2275-mi-lolita-madrid-spain c shopping shoes chueca style unique recoletos 40.422496 -3.694295 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:56:55 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2275-mi-lolita-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2274-lhabilleur-madrid-spain c shopping chueca designer_discount 40.422825 -3.697423 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:54:35 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2274-lhabilleur-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2273-sabor-a-mi-madrid-spain c restaurant chueca mexican 40.422013 -3.696851 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:52:06 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2273-sabor-a-mi-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2268-luke-soy-tu-padre-madrid-spain c bar chueca indie nonpretentious 40.421857 -3.69851 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:42:57 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2268-luke-soy-tu-padre-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/1855-mad-is-mad-madrid-spain c A gallery/shop that not far off from Plaza de Chueca. Features interesting artwork to say the least (check out the latest [11/07] exhibit of ludic paintings and illustrations featuring penises, including one dressed as Bambi!). In addition to art, Mad is Mad also sells more "portable" items, such as books, zines, bags, dolls, toys...all in all, a great concept and also a wonderful place to shop for that discerning arty-indie friend. Oh yeah, the girl that's always there is really nice; they have an embosser and stickers and everything! gallery chueca indie trinkets arte toys 40.4237594604 -3.6978371143 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:19:39 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/1855-mad-is-mad-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2173-lotta-vintage-madrid-spain c I don't really know much about vintage anything, but according to a friend, the prices are pretty good for what you get (30,-EUR upwards),. You can tell that everything was handpicked carefully and lovingly by Lotta (its owner and namesake), mostly women's items (dresses, coats), and a handful of stuff for men as well. Guaranteed unique-ness, Jenny Lewis-ness. shopping chueca retro indie vintage style 40.423488 -3.700078 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:59:13 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2173-lotta-vintage-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2186-consuelo-arenas-madrid-spain c The key is color. A very upmarket, beautiful shoe shop with beautiful shoes sold by beautiful people, I hate to go in, lest I make a compulsive purchase. Guess it's a good thing that I'm a disaster on heels. shopping chueca shoes style 40.423527 -3.698793 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:54:54 +0100 http://tupalo.com/spot/2186-consuelo-arenas-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2179-baires-cafe-madrid-spain c A friend and I were walking past and did a double take, attracted by the sleek-looking chairs. Upon relaxing, we soon discovered that they were plastic, and not leather, but this didn't damper our evening as we laughed off about embarrassing teenage crushes. The espresso's OK, the ambiance even better--the lighting and music are set at the appropriate levels in order for you to enjoy your conversation with your partner(s). Service is also quite efficient...and yes, like about every other place in the neighborhood, BA Cafe offers monthly rotating exhibits, featuring painting and photography. cafe chueca slick relaxing contemporary exhibits bar 40.423281 -3.698368 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:15:25 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2179-baires-cafe-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2172-panta-rhei-madrid-spain c A treasure trove of books concentrating on design/style/photography/illustration/architecture...I could go on as much as I could spend time here. There's always something new, and you're quite welcome to loll away the hours here. And what tomes! Without even opening it up, you already have an interesting one in your hands, some titles beautifully bound and letter-pressed. Panta Rhei also offers rotating exhibits featuring contemporary illustrators, so check their site for the next one. Perusing the collection, these ladies know their shit (but are super nice about it), so don't hesitate to ask them for suggestions if you're looking for something in particular. bookstore chueca books 40.423524 -3.700223 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:35:18 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2172-panta-rhei-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2162-delipanific-madrid-spain c Upon noticing a poster for free tasting on the "Ruta del Gourmet," a friend and I crammed with a bunch of other people inside in hopes of getting a free (small) slice of some kind of pastry. Alas, we were a little too late, but this did not deter us from getting a treat. Everything looked utterly delectable, but we finally decided on a huge strawberry-filled macaron, which burst with even more flavor after each bite. I will be a return customer, that's for sure! cafe chueca pastries bakery sta._bárbara barceló french alonso_martínez 40.425164 -3.697762 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:34:14 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2162-delipanific-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2139-travesia-cuatro-madrid-spain c gallery chueca contemporary 40.425672 -3.698533 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:14:53 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2139-travesia-cuatro-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2120-barriga-llena-madrid-spain c Owned by the same folks as La Panza es Primero, and located right next to it. Prepare to enter a world of colorful and cheerful design, as your utensils are served in small plastic buckets and assorted Mexican paraphernalia scream at you from every angle. Yes, there are nachos (and very good ones, at that), but if you're looking for burritos/tacos/fajitas or--dog forbid--SOPAPILLAS, you're at the wrong place, because none of this is available here. But (if you're meat-friendly) you can have a whack at their specialty, steak fillet with huitlacoche. restaurant chueca mexican 40.422123 -3.697289 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:01:08 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2120-barriga-llena-madrid-spain http://tupalo.com/spot/2097-diurno-madrid-spain c Snacks, coffee, and really good--if a bit expensive--smoothies are 2,5,-EUR for what looks like a bottle of Sunny Delight, and about 4,5E for pasta you could probably make at home. That said, Diurno is a mellow place to chill out with friends or peruse movies, with equally mellow spatial design for good vibes. It's actually quite popular, so I like to go on weekday mornings/afternoons when most of the regulars are off at work or whathaveyou. cafe chueca smoothies sandwiches dvds 40.421199 -3.697219 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:12:15 +0200 http://tupalo.com/spot/2097-diurno-madrid-spain