Mallorca

Description:

• Madrid's best-established gourmet shop opened in 1931 as an outlet selling a pastry called ensaimada, and this is still one of the store's most famous products. Tempting arrays of cheeses, canapés, roasted and marinated meats, sausages, and about a dozen kinds of pâté accompany a spread of tiny pastries, tarts, and chocolates. Don't overlook the displays of Spanish wines and brandies. A stand-up tapas bar is always clogged with clients, three deep, sampling the wares before they buy larger portions to take home. Tapas cost from 1.50€ to 2.75€ ($2.40-$4.40) per ración (portion). Open daily from 9:30am to 9:30pm.

• © Frommer's 2013