Madrid Gastro: The New Wave (Tapa dura)

While the Movida Madrileña, Madrid&s new wave of the 1980s brought the city&s cultural scene to the fore, the 21st century has seen it become one of the world&s leading food destinations. Madrid is now experiencing a gastronomic new wave. From century-old restaurants that have been reinvented and crowned with Michelin stars to chefs who have created their own offal-based cuisine, by way of humble neighbourhood taverns converted into cult establishments where the quality food products are showcased in all their splendour. We narrate the history of Madrid&s food scene so far this century through its leading lights.