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 TWO 1 GRAM SILVER BULLION ROUND BAR LOT OF 2 SILVER PEACE DOLLAR ART TRIBUTES $4.75 (14 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 2:58:17 PDT |
 1 troy ounce 999 fine silver bullion art round NWT mint one oz bar Viva Sativa $40.00 (13 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 4:39:08 PDT |
 999 Pure Silver Half Troy Ounce Indian Head Round Bullion Bar Shot New Item $15.25 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:10:24 PDT |
 Silver Round American Eagle 2012 America Coin United States r and l Art Bars $41.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 11:03:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $41.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 999 Pure Silver Half Troy Ounce Indian Head Round Bullion Bar Shot New Item $15.25 (5 Bids) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 19:12:47 PDT |
 LOT OF 50 x 1 GRAM 999 PURE FINE SOLID SILVER BULLION BUFFALO BAR coin round $109.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 14:50:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $132.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
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 999 Pure Silver Half Troy Ounce Indian Head Round Bullion Bar Shot New Item $12.00 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 16:26:56 PDT |
 1 oz + SILVER 2 Art Bars 3 Rounds 4 1 2 oz TOTAL ALL MARKED 999 w weight $155.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:45:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $175.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Round Wedding Anniversary Bells Bird NEW 2012 Box Undated r and l Bars $40.00 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 5:35:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 oz + SILVER 2 Art Bars 3 Rounds 4 1 2 oz TOTAL ALL MARKED 999 w weight $155.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:48:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $175.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 LOT OF 50 x 1 GRAM 999 PURE FINE SOLID SILVER BULLION BUFFALO BAR coin round $109.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 20:15:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $132.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Art Round First Communion 2012 Bible Love Gift Box r and l Bars Ingot $40.89 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 5:43:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 0Z 999 SILVER ROUND BAR PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL $22.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 12:11:20 PDT |
 MORGAN Art Tribute 1 10 Ounce oz PURE 999 SILVER BULLION Round bar invest $14.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 6:49:53 PDT |
 Silver Round Morgan Dollar 2012 Liberty War Eagle Mint Art Bars r and l Ingots $46.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 5:20:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $46.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 6 one ounce bars an 1 ounce round plus extras $0.99 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 16:57:43 PDT |
 RARE MORGAN Tribute 1 10th oz Ounce Silver BULLION Round PURE 999 Fine Bar $18.95 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 7:33:33 PDT |
 Silver Round Wedding 2012 This Day Forward Classic Love Art Bars Gift Box $43.50 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 13:07:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 troy ounce 999 fine silver bullion art round NWT mint one oz bar Viva Sativa $40.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 4:41:33 PDT |
 1 GRAM 999 FINE PURE SILVER BULLION PANDA ROUND BAR SILVER TRIBUTE COIN 999 $2.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 2:41:06 PDT |
 Silver Heart Shape Ingot All My Love Round Art Red Pouch r and l Bar Unique $43.50 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 12:02:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 19:21:26 PDT |
 Knotts Berry Farm One Ounce 999 Fine Silver Bullion Art Bar 1Oz Pure Troy round $36.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 14:26:19 PDT |
 Silver Round Deer Mule Wild Animal Whitetail Antlered Limited Mint r and l Bar $79.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 12:09:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $79.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 130 Ounces of 999 Fine Silver Bars and Rounds $3,690.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 14:16:55 PDT |
 2 TWO 1 GRAM SILVER BULLION ROUND BAR ART TRIBUTE SILVER PEACE DOLLAR $4.25 (8 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 4:28:27 PDT |
 999 Pure Silver Ten Troy Oz Hex Head BullionBarRoundShot LOOK NEW ITEM $435.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 10:26:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $435.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 TROY ONCE OF 999 FINE SILVER ROUND BAR $28.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 16:09:22 PDT |
 1 TROY ONCE OF 999 FINE SILVER ROUND BAR $28.00 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 16:13:30 PDT |
 Silver Round Statue Liberty Mint Honest Value Constitution Art Bars r and l $42.77 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 15:54:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.77 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NEW 2 x 1 Gram 999 Fine Pure SOLID SILVER BULLION BAR ROUND LIBERTY DESIGN $2.25 (4 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 2:46:53 PDT |
 999 Pure Silver Half Troy Ounce Indian Head Round Bullion Bar Shot New Item $0.01 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 20:35:25 PDT |
 Silver Bar Happy Birthday 2012 Star Mint Love Gift r and l Art Rounds Ingots $43.50 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 7:49:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 2 Troy oz 999 fine silver shot nugget for bullion rounds bars $9.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 11:07:51 PDT |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:23:34 PDT |
 Silver Round Sport Softball Schol College Professional Ball Love r and l Bars $36.66 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 5:01:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $36.66 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 PANDA ROUND BAR SILVER 1 GRAM 999 FINE PURE SILVER BULLION $1.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 3:30:46 PDT |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 19:22:16 PDT |
 Silver Round Railroad Train Engine American Steam r and l Art Bar Rare Ingots $42.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 11:38:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 TROY ONCE OF 999 FINE SILVER ROUND BAR $28.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 17:43:15 PDT |
 1 TROY ONCE OF 999 FINE SILVER ROUND BAR $28.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 17:43:15 PDT |
 Silver Round Soccer Sport Professional School Football Box r and l Art Bars $42.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 12:27:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 TROY ONCE OF 999 FINE SILVER ROUND BAR $28.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 17:43:15 PDT |
 999 Pure Silver Half Troy Ounce Indian Head Round Bullion Bar Shot New Item $0.01 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 16:29:26 PDT |
 GOD BLESS AMERICA 999 FINE SILVER INGOT BAR ROUND TRI STATE 1 TROY OUNCE SILVER $42.00 End Date: Friday Jun-22-2012 15:23:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 Gram Silver Bullion Heart and Rose Bar Round 999 Fine AMAGI METALS $3.25 (7 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 18:15:53 PDT |
 NEW 2 x 1 Gram 999 Fine Pure SOLID SILVER BULLION BAR ROUND LIBERTY DESIGN $0.01 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 3:27:50 PDT |
 Silver Round Wolf Wild Animal Series Gift Box Unique Art Bars Ingot From r and l $45.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 11:26:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $45.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 18:40:24 PDT |
 TWO 2x BULLION ROUNDS 1 GRAM SILVER BAR TRIBUTE TO WALKING LIBERTY COIN $4.25 (9 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 5:09:05 PDT |
 Silver Round Horse Horseshoe Good Luck Animal Love Gift Box r and l Art Bars $43.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 5:33:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 SILVER PANDA 1 GRAM 999 FINE PURE SILVER BULLION 1 GRAM ROUND BAR PANDA BEARS $0.51 (3 Bids) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 4:28:08 PDT |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds American Cent Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bar $13.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:05:32 PDT |
 Silver Round Garfield Easter Bunny Egg Basket Paws Reverse r and l Art Bars $42.00 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 11:35:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 troy ounce999 silver bar 3 1 gram999 silver bars 2 1 gram999 silver rounds $33.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday May-25-2012 17:59:59 PDT |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 19:21:56 PDT |
 Silver Art Round 4 H Club Logo Saint Patrick Day Clover Gift Box r and l Bars $43.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 11:59:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $43.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 Gram Silver Bullion Heart and Rose Bar Round 999 Fine AMAGI METALS $2.00 (4 Bids) End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:15:07 PDT |
 5 ENGELHARD 999 EAGLE SILVER BAR 10 ENGELHARD 1982 PROSPECTOR ROUND 999 SILVER $549.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 21:32:20 PDT |
 Silver Round Footprint Sand Bible Love Christ Jesus Thank You Art Bars Gift Box $42.50 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 13:27:03 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 3 x ROSE on HEART Bar Round 1g gram each SILVERCOPPERGOLD $5.50 (7 Bids) End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 13:14:45 PDT |
 1OZ SILVER HORSE 4 HIM HOUSE 4 HER ROUND ART BAR 2 LUXURY INVESTMENTS $130.00 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 16:10:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $150.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1990 Celebrate Idaho Recreation in Idaho 1 oz 999 Fine Silver Round Art Bar $40.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:28:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1oz SILVER RARE KEEP ON TRUCKIN MADE IN THE USA 999 ART BAR ROUND $67.89 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 16:18:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $76.54 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 18:41:17 PDT |
 1990 Celebrate Idaho Indian Heritage 1 oz 999 Fine Silver Round Art Bar $40.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:28:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 PEACE SILVER TWO 1 GRAM SILVER BULLION ROUND BAR ART TRIBUTE COIN DOLLAR $0.01 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 23:50:14 PDT |
 Silver One 1 Two 2 troy ounce ounces bar round coin bullion 2002 2007 birthday $21.90 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 7:42:44 PDT |
 2012 Mayan Aztec Calendar 5 One Pound Copper Bullion Bars + 5 One oz Pure Rounds $49.79 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 15:40:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $49.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds Ultimate Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bars $39.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:04:00 PDT |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds Faces of Liberty Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bars $26.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:06:30 PDT |
 Silver Bar Halloween Headless Horseman Horse Rider 999 One Oz r and l Rounds $42.50 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 6:09:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 ONE GRAM 999 SILVER BULLION DOLPHIN ART BAR ROUND $3.99 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 4:29:23 PDT |
 2x 1 Gram 999 Fine Pure SOLID SILVER BULLION BAR ROUND NEW LIBERTY DESIGN $0.01 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 8:16:24 PDT |
 Silver Round Running Track Sprint Sports Love Run Gift r and l Bars 999 1 Oz $39.50 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 11:43:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: $39.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 TWO 2x BULLION ROUNDS 1 GRAM SILVER BAR TRIBUTE TO PEACE DOLLAR ART $0.01 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 22:26:52 PDT |
 1 GRAM SILVER PANDA BEAR 999 FINE PURE SILVER BULLION 1 GRAM ROUND BAR COIN $0.01 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 21:10:52 PDT |
 Silver Round St Gauden 20 Gold Dollar SilverTowne Eagle Art Bar Airtight Deluxe $42.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 16:26:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $42.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2 One Ounce 1oz 999 Fine Silver Round Ingot Bar Bachmans Warbler Trade Unit 31 $53.95 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:21:36 PDT |
 Gold Over 999 Pure Silver 1 Gram Bar Round USA Free Ship Two Bonus Rounds $7.89 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 19:22:38 PDT |
 Silver Round Indian Warrior Arrowhead Shape Chiefs 999 r and l Art Bars Ingot $39.01 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 5:17:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $39.01 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 Grain 9999 24K Gold Round 10 Grains 999 Fine Silver bar Round Bonus Lot $0.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 8:25:06 PDT |
 1 ONE GRAM 999 SILVER BULLION DOLPHIN ART BAR ROUND $3.99 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 4:29:23 PDT |
 Ten Troy Oz 999 Pure Silver Bread Loaf Rare Style Bar Round Bullion Silver $435.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 9:44:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $435.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 999 FINE SIVER ONE GRAM ALSO HAVE OZs Bars And Round $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 10:59:40 PDT |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds Old West Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bar $13.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:01:31 PDT |
 1990 Celebrate Idaho Agriculture in Idaho 1 oz 999 Fine Silver Round Art Bar $40.00 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 17:28:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 999 FINE SIVER ONE GRAM ALSO HAVE OZs Bars And Round $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 10:58:20 PDT |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds American Nickel Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bar $13.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:02:19 PDT |
 Silver Bar Happy Retirement 2012 Love Retire Gift Box r and l Art Ingot Round $46.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 9:29:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $46.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 Gram Silver Rounds Beautiful Liberty Set Plus Free Copper Bullion Bar $13.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 8:04:48 PDT |
 999 FINE SIVER ONE GRAM ALSO HAVE OZs Bars And Round $0.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:15:00 PDT |
 Silver Bar ODIE Garfield Dog Cats Love One Ounce 999 r and Round Ingot Art $45.50 End Date: Sunday May-27-2012 10:33:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $45.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 999 FINE SIVER ONE GRAM ALSO HAVE OZs Bars And Round $0.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 17:16:04 PDT |
 1 TROY GRAM BUFFALO BAR 999 PURE SILVER ART BAR IGNOT ROUND UNCIRCULATED $1.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:54:25 PDT |
 ESTATE ONE SILVER ART BAR 28G ROUND DEPICTING OREGON TRAIL SILVER DOLLAR SIZED $40.00 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 14:33:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 TROY GRAM AMERICAN FLAG BAR 999 PURE SILVER ART BAR IGNOT ROUND UNCIRCULATED $0.99 (3 Bids) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 17:54:30 PDT |
 999 FINE SIVER ONE GRAM ALSO HAVE OZs Bars And Round $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 10:58:47 PDT |
A walk down the bars of Madrid
Madrid Bars....Madrid is a city full of bars. They come in every shape and size, and constitute an essential element of the local lifestyle. Many of us can say we've grown up in bars, sitting at their counters, along with their bustle and noise. However, coming up with a list of favorites is not an easy task for me and I assure you, I have all necessary credentials after being a regular customer of many of them. Although things seem to be changing and, according to legend, there are new and good bars opening, the fact is most new bars lack interest.
A few years ago, around the mid eighties, a group of friends and I went on a mission to identify the bars of Madrid which retained a special soul and authenticity. It was almost an archaeological effort, as the growth of the city and the explosion of modernism during the sixties and seventies caused many of the traditional bars and old taverns in Madrid to be abandoned, converted into hipper establishments or, worse of all, close.
Several of the Madrid bars we included in our list at the time are still in business today even though some of them have undergone significant changes. One of my favorites is La Taberna de Angel Sierra located in la Plaza de Chueca, at Calle Gravina 11. This establishment has withstood the test of time with its extraordinary zinc counter-bar and its old wooden panels. It is a shame that its taps no longer pour the typical Madrid beer Mahou, but Cruzcampo beer from Seville, also not served in the traditional caña glasses (small glass, of about 10 fluid ounces) from Madrid. Nevertheless, it remains one of my favorites. When you visit always go with the beer and a skewer of tuna with anchovies.
Like most people in my generation, I love beer over wine, so my second recommendation is also an excellent Madrid bar/beerhouse in the Plaza de Jesus 4, at the corner of Lope de Vega Street, near the Prado Museum and the Botanical Gardens. I am talking about La Dolores, a cheerful antique, Madrileño brewery which still serves authentic Mahou beer excellently drafted. Rounds of beers should be accompanied with good Boquerones en vinagre (pickled white anchovies) and fries. After a few rounds at La Dolores take Calle Huertas and head to Casa Alberto, Calle Huertas 18. One of the oldest taverns in Madrid, founded in 1827, this bar still retains all its charm even after undergoing some renovations, its counter made out of wood and zinc, is a jewel, and the bar itself serves some of the best callos (tripe) in Madrid.
Continue the tour of Madrid bars on to Calle de Echegaray 7 where you will find La Venencia, a sherry bar with a distinct personality. The bartenders pride themselves on being the most unfriendly of all bartenders in Madrid, and I can attest to that. I must warn you that for a fact bartenders in Madrid bars are for the most part very unfriendly and one must learn to live with it! It is only when you join the ranks as a regular that they will greet and serve you with some level of kindness. All that being said this charming establishment should not be overlooked.
Speaking of rude bartenders, I must mention another classic establishment El Cangrejero on Calle Amaniel 25, located close to where the original Mahou factory used to be. The draft beer here, this time Mahou, is excellent, but for many years there would be no customary tapas served along with your drink and if the client did not order any expensive appetizers (shrimp or similar), the treatment was terrible. This establishment is worth visiting if anything to experience what I am talking about.
La Taberna de Antonio Sanchez, a legendary tavern frequented by bullfighting fans, is another favorite destination. It is still in business in the Calle Meson de Paredes 13 between Tirso de Molina and Lavapiés, but it has become more of a bar-museum, with no ambiance and mostly frequented by tourists. There have been other instances of unfortunate transformations, such as that of one of the most famous breweries in Madrid, Riaño, the true alma mater of the art of pouring Mahou beer. After being closed for a few years it reopened its doors. Even though they managed to keep some of the old charm of the place unfortunately they no longer serve Mahou beer, only Cruzcampo, and management of the bar is atrocious.
It is better to direct your footsteps to Chamberí and visit La Nueva, located on the corner of the Calle Arapiles and Calle Magallanes. Ricardo a friendly bartender who told us stories of the people from his small town is no longer there, but the bar is remain as it was, with its elegant bar and wood paneling covering much of the walls. You can sample a tasty chistorra (a type of sausage from the Basque country made out of minced pork or a mixture of mince pork and beef).
Another find is La Ardosa on Calle Colon 13 close to the Gran Via, an example of a bar that has adapted with the times and offers one of the best selections of beer in Madrid and excellent tapas, make sure to try the salmorejo (a creamy soup consisting of tomato and bread).
I highly recommend a visit to the restaurant Madrid bar Casa Paco in Plaza de Puerta Cerrada 11, make sure to order wine, a traditional glass of Valdepeñas. It will be hard to resist, particularly if it is lunch or dinner time, to enter the dining room and to savor their delicious callos (tripe) or mouthwatering steaks. It is a favorite among my American friends. Does not surprise me one bit!
Not far from Casa Paco in Calle Toledo 106, near the door of the same name Puerta de Toledo and close to the legendary stadium Vicente Calderon where the Atletico Madrid makes its fans suffer and rejoice, me being one of them! You must try some snails at el bar De los Caracoles. In my opinion this old tavern underwent an atrocious renovation which totally depersonalized it but they still serve some of the best snails in Madrid. Nearby, in Calle Calatrava 11 you will find La Taberna de Dani, a historic and intimate wine bar that preserves even today much of its charm and where they still serve an excellent cecina (air cured and salty meat) and outstanding jamon (ham).
Speaking of cold cuts I cannot fail to mention Casa Emilio, a tavern with a beautiful tile facade that serves a delicious spicy chorizo de León. It is in the Calle Lopez de Hoyos 98 near the corner of Calle Cartagena, in the neighborhood of Prosperidad.
And here ends, folks, this nostalgic walk through the Madrid bars and taverns that I frequented at the time and still do today, where I cultivated the beloved sport of friendship together with good glasses of beer. If you visit one of them drink a beer to my health....
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This article was written by Juan Cayetano from http://www.spaintravelunleashed.com a site where you will find a Spain Travel Guide where you can Discover Spain with a Spaniard, learn Spain Facts, Tour through English articles on and from Spanish people, their culture, food, recipes, news, festivals, travel...
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