Madrid

Frances James: Yummy upscale and intimate restaurant

Frances James: Crazy amazing over the top food and cocktails from the DiverXO chef. So fun and tasty as well. Have to wait in line but it's worth it.

Frances James: Solid classic cocktails

Frances James: Great cocktails

Frances James: Gin infusions (and other booze infusions). Fun & loud, kind of a party scene

Frances James: Crazy huge flea market on certain weekends (google the times/dates). A lot of junk to sort through, but there's good antique shopping in the stores around here too

Frances James: Good brunch and coffee, cute small place

Frances James: Huge palace, beautiful inside and out

Frances James: Little deli with delicious fish and other grocery items

Frances James: The Prado. You gotta go. The Goyas are amazing/crazy. Look for "the black room"

Frances James: Wonderful huge park in the middle of Madrid. Great for running or strolling through like the locals. There are peacocks and cool art museums scattered throughout

Frances James: So good and such a bargain. Get the menu del dia. The seabass and asparagus are super tasty. You might have to wait ~15 minutes because this place is popular, and for good reason

Frances James: Another excellent art museum

Frances James: Art museum #3 on the must-see list. Free on Mondays! They have some neato obscure famous ones (Edward Hopper, Dali, etc.)

Frances James: Great cocktails, lots of mezcal and gin options. Unique and well executed. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Frances James: Solid tapas. Get the tortilla, artichokes (alfachoas) and they have their own house IPA.