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SNAPSHOT
The run-up to Christmas could not be more atmospheric in Madrid, as roast chestnut sellers appear on the street corners and a special market sets up shop in Plaza Mayor, selling toys, decorations and nativity figures.
FROM AIRPORT TO CITY
A cab from Barajas airport to the city centre usually is about €25, plus a €5.50 surcharge. By Metro the half-hour journey is just €2.
FOOD
La Madonnina
Via Gentilino 6, +39 02 8940 9089. Metro: Porta Genova This traditional Milanese trattoria offers wholesome winter warming food in retro surroundings, plus a big wine list.
Pizza Big
Viale Brianza 30, +39 02 284 6548. Metro: Loreto The thinnest pizzas you’ve ever seen – but that’s a good thing – at this popular, arty diner near Centrale station. Pizza Margherita is €5.50
FRIENDS
Frida
Via Pollaiulo 3, +39 02 68 0260, www.fridaisola.it. Metro: Garibaldi This converted factory in the hippymulticultural Isola district is good for a chat, a cocktail and DJ-selected sounds. Happy hour cocktail is €5.
Il Brellin
Vicolo dei Lavandai 14, +39 02 5810 1351, www.brellin.it Metro: Porta Genova Set on one of the surviving canals, this is also a popular meeting point for cocktails and nibbles. A cocktail is €7.
INSIDER TIP
Designer boutiques in around the Duomo are holding a month-long sale to clear for the spring collections.
Words Charles Searson |
