Bar Barcelo—A Delicious Madrid Secret
This unassuming little cafe in Madrid is a true local secret. Tucked on the upper floor of Mercado Barcelo, it’s a great spot for enjoying coffee just like Madrileños do:…
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This unassuming little cafe in Madrid is a true local secret. Tucked on the upper floor of Mercado Barcelo, it’s a great spot for enjoying coffee just like Madrileños do:…
Continue readingKolkata based Arindam Mukherjee is an award-winning freelance photojournalist who has worked with advertising agencies, fashion designers, graphic designers and NGOs. Passionate about street photography, Arindam has also authored a…
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Continue readingThe macrons. The macaron recipe at Ladurée hasn’t changed since Pierre Desfontaines invented it in the middle of the 20th century. Today, the brand and the bite-size bursts of colour…
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