"This former railway warehouse-turned-restaurant with sky-high ceilings and walls lined with sidra bottles and wooden barrels is a long-running institution in Madrid, and the reason is the salty roast chicken and Asturian cider. The menu is short and sweet, with things like pollo asado (you’ll see the rotisserie chickens turning on spits as you walk in), spicy chorizo marinated in sidra, one of the most famous dishes hailing from the northerly Asturias region, and stinky Cabrales blue cheese. We love attempting the iconic Asturian pour, where you hold the bottle high in the air and your glass down below so the drink aerates, praying most of it doesn’t land on the floor—you’ll see puddles of cider everywhere, so don’t worry if you miss. If you ask, the waiter will do a sample pour to teach you how. This place is perfect for those who want to eat good food and have an energetic experience without fussing over reservations or complicated ordering." - Lori Zaino
