5 Gluten-free restaurants in Madrid perfect for celiacs

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Italian, Japanese, or Mediterranean: the number of gluten-free restaurants in Madrid is constantly growing. ARTEMISA Artemisa opened in the 90s, when vegetarian options in the capital were limited. Since 2016 they added to this a 100% gluten-free menu and is now one of the reference restaurants for celiacs. In addition to the menu of the day, its green nettle cream, salads, vegetable croquettes, Farah Dibah cake, Queen of Africa zucchini, pizzas, burgers or tasting dishes are some of the proposals that you are going to find in its two restaurants located in the center of Madrid. 📍 Calle Ventura de…

Antonello and the Blue Background

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

I would like to start by attributing some of my most profound inspirations and knowledge of paintings to my great Professor Isabel Alonso. She is responsible for having provoked curiosity in me; further deepening my passion for the art collections found in The Prado Museum. One of her favorite masterpieces is “Dead Christ Held by an Angel”, by Antonello da Messina, that today, thanks to the preparation of a new temporary exhibition, has been moved closer to Tiziano and shines with the deep blue background that it is placed before. Alexander Dumas (Villers-Cotterts, 1802-1870, Puys) tells a story of Michael…

Dal visibile all’invisibile

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Alcuni anni fa un’amica mi fece conoscere il dipinto di Antonello da Messina la “Pietà” conservato nel Museo del Prado. L’emozione che suscitò in me la vista dell’Angelo che sostiene Cristo morto tra le sue braccia è difficile da esprimere a parole. La piccola tavola entrò a far parte delle collezioni del Museo nel 1967 e attualmente si trova esposto nella magnifica mostra “Un luogo di memoria 1819-2019”. Antonello da Messina è probabilmente il più importante pittore rinascimentale dell’Italia meridionale, conosciuto per la precoce ricezione della tecnica fiamminga della pittura ad olio (Giorgio Vasari nelle sue Vite lo riteneva diretto…

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Best 5 Restaurants in Madrid on 2025

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

With Michelin starts but not too much ;-) Coque: With its two Michelin stars, three Ms from the Guía Metrópoli and three Repsol Suns, Coque has now opened its doors in the heart of Madrid, where hopes, dreams and mutual respect are the order of the day. Mario, Rafael and Diego Sandoval, third-generation restaurateurs, have imagined their ideal space into being, each applying his own signature touch, led by designer Jean Porsche. Remarcable! OSA : The capital is full of groundbreaking gastronomic experiences that broaden horizons and this is one of them. Awarded the Tapas Best New Restaurant 2023 and…

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The 5 Best Luxury Shoes for Men´s in Madrid

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Some of the best shoes in the world are still being made in Spain. Even today, you can still tell a gentleman by his shoes Definitelymore trend-proof than everything else in your wardrobe, handcrafted styles will last you years if cared for properly, so hunting for traditionally-made designs makes sense in more ways than one. So, pay attention to the best luxury hand made one´s in Madrid Glent Claudio Coello St. #21 Glent’s master shoemakers have passed their craft on from generation to generation since 1899, using traditional techniques such as Goodyear stitching, which guarantees shoes of the highest quality,…

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