Bar El Jamón: the Godfather of Lavapiés
In the thick of bustling Indian restaurants and foreign food stores, a jazzy facade with bold retro lettering stands out from the crowd. This neighbourhood veteran is Bar El Jamón, the Godfather of Lavapiés.
Cervecería La Carpa: the castizo soul of Plaza Tirso de Molina
Manuel Moreno de Valle, the owner of Cervecería La Carpa, has fallen asleep on shift again. It's an unusually hot afternoon and the 69-year-old waiter is perched on a bar stool outside...