From Tapas we have compiled the best plans with which to make the most of the weekend in Madrid, and to indulge in hedonism between cultural and gastronomic experiences, festivals, events and museums. Grab your diary and take note of our weekly proposal.
FRIDAY 2ND
On Friday afternoon we will visit the Christer Strömholm exhibition currently on display in the Sala Recoletos of the Mapfre Foundation.
The Swedish photographer, recognised as one of the most influential figures of his generation, stars in this retrospective that captures his iconic black-and-white snapshots as a visual ode to human integrity and humour from a sensitive and intimate perspective based on his personal experience.
We will activate the night session one more weekend at La Discoteca (Sala Cocó), which this Friday will feature the performance of LEÏTI, the Catalan rapper and actor who has established himself as one of the great references of the national urban scene. Get your pass here.
SATURDAY 3TH
On Saturday we will eat at La Robata, the trendy Japanese izakaya on Calle Jorge Juan, whose kitchen is run by one of the few sushi chefs in the world, Venezuelan Fabiola Lairet.
In this contemporary tavern, he presents his elevated vision of traditional Japanese cuisine fused with Western influences in an extensive menu dominated by raw food and Japanese grill; and where you can also find other star dishes such as the Spicty tuna futomaki rolls, with tuna tartar, spring onion and spicy sauce, or the Lucky girl with eel, cucumber and Japanese mayonnaise.
In the afternoon, we will be delighted with the siren songs of Valeria Castro at the Teatro Circo Price. The singer will present for the first time solo in Madrid her show “con cariño y con cuidado”, a review of the lessons learned by a young palm tree grower to whom time has passed like the wisest of the place.
SUNDAY 4TH
We will finish renewing the weekend’s energy in an artistic key through the exhibition ‘Experimento IMAGINA‘ hosted by Serrería Belga. The cultural space currently brings together an eclectic compendium of great works of national and international photography, mostly unpublished in the capital, taken 30 years ago by cult photographers such as Martin Parr, Ouka Leele, Cristina García Rodero, Manuel Falces, Carlos Pérez Siquier, Sarah Moon, Sibylle Bergemann and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
At nightfall, we will enter La Máquina Caleido, the new restaurant of the duo Sergio Tejedor and Roberto Tejedor, in the role of executive chef, located in the Espacio Caleido tower, set to become one of its flagships.
In this enclave that prioritises tradition and quality, spread over several halls and a rooftop with permanent views of the skyscrapers, La Máquina continues to serve its gastronomic legacy through traditional and simple preparations that emphasise quality produce through dishes such as A banda or De Campo, with pitu de caleya and loganiza, exclusive to this space.
In addition to all this, it offers classic and/or outstanding dishes such as the Ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad), the Tortilla abierta de patata y alcachofas (open potato and artichoke omelette) or its wild fish by the piece such as sea bass, rapito or viceroy.
