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Designer MadridA l i t t le over a decade ago, Chueca was one of theci ty 's most run-down neighborhoods; now i t 's oneof the most fashionable. By Geraldine Campbel l
match. The menu is stocked with
traditional dishes such as jam6nibirico,
a ham made from the acorn-fed pigs of
Andalusia. The Chueca outpost is ne)d
door to the Mercado de Fuencarral, a
mall with three levels of funky tees and
vintage jewelry. F uencarral 43, 011- 34 I 91-
5 3 1 - 687 7, tap as from $ 4.,r l,r A former hangout for Ava Gardnerand Grace I(elly, Museo Chicote has
been in business since 1931 and
famously stayed open through the
Spanish Civil War. Today, it's one ofMadrid's top cocktail bars, with wood
paneling, green leather chairs, and wallslined with photos of its celebrity clien-tele. Gran Vio 12, 011-341 91-532-6737,
museo-chicote.com, cocktails from $ 1 1.
,;rr") The newest addition to the Room
Mate Hotel brand is Oscar, which
opened this fall. Interior designerTomis Alia is behind the avant-garde
look, with rooms that range from the
relatively tame (except for the eroticwallpaper) to the futuristic (one resem-
bles the inside of a lava lamp). Plozo
Vdzquez de MeIIa 12, 011-34 I 91- 548-8 548,room-matehotels.com, from $ i 1 6.
,.:r., MadrileRas flock to H.A.N.D.-Have
a Nice Day for their French fashion fix.
Owners Thierry Bonaf6 and Stephane
Tremoulet travel to Paris every three
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floral motifs by Stella Forest, Paul & Joe, Olivarero sells more than 200 brands of
and Les Petites, among other designers. Spanish olive oils. Olive oil is classifiedHortaleza 26,011-34191-521-5152. by olive variety-at last count, there
were 262-and region; most are,r;ir By day, the small marble
tables at Mama In6s Caf6 are
populated by locals who sip
cafi con leche while talkingintensely or reading the free
newspapers and magazines.
By night, the long and
narow room-with a maroon
ceiling, avocado walls, and
lots of exposed brick-
attracts passersby from
outside the neighborhood,
who stop in for uno copa de
uino after a day of shopping.Hortaleza 22, 0 11- 3 4 I 91- 5 23-
2333, mamarnes.com.
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bars, Lateral is modern and
upscale without the prices to
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produced in Andalusia. The L'Estornell
Quincentenary, made from arbequina
olives grown on 500-year-old trees, is
one of the store's most exquisite olive
oils ($52 for one liter). Mejia Lequerica 1,
011- 34 I 91-308- 0 505, pco.es
' cacao Sampaka is a high-end
chocolate shop with an assortment of
both traditional flavors-hazelnut. milk
chocolate, raspberry-and more off-the-
wall innovations, such as black olive.
There's also a caf6 in the back. Orell.ana
4, 0 1 1 - 3 4 | 9 1 - 3 1 9- 5840, cacaosamp aka.com,
box of 16 chocolates from $12.
i ri r In summer, you can smell the sweetaroma of La Abeja Egipcia from a block
away. The shop specializes in products
derived from bees, including more than
30 variet ies ofhoney. Owner Eva
Gonzilez Cobos can explain the medici-
nal properties of her honeys, like one
with rosemary for clearing up colds.
Fernand.o VI 8, 011-341 91-319-6170,Laabeia
egip cia.com, honey from $ 6.
'.lt'l 1}r" whimsical ballerina flats and
kitten heels on display at M6nica Garcia
incorporate bows, tufts of fur, and floral
motifs. The t iny store is easy to miss-
down a set of stairs on the northern side
of Piamonte-but worth seeking out.
Piamonte 19, 011-34 I 9 1-319-9069, monica-
garcia.com, from $i90.
'1,-:, !usinessmen and fashionistas lil<e
Kikuyu for its light Mediterranean fare
and minimalist interior, including black
slate floors and blond wood chairs. The
queso de cabra (goat cheese) is served with
a pile of caramelized onions, atop peas-
ant bread; it's a massive dish that is
easily shared by a table of four. The
inventive entr6es include a paella made
with black rice, shrimp, and baby squid.
Bdrbara de Braganza 4, 011-34 | 91- 379-6611,
kikuyu.es, entries from $ 77. a
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