Scott’s Brats on Palm Beach Aruba features a Bloody Mary bar, where you can make your own drink. Join me for a video visit:
Enjoy that Bloody Mary with a breakfast burrito or muffin sandwich. If you arrive for lunch, try the bratwurst, Italian sausage, or one of the other great snacks you’ll find at Scott’s Brats. Where else can you sit on the beach with some great comfort food? No where but Scott’s Brats, Palm Beach, Aruba!
On Calle Cava Baja in Madrid, among all those wondering tapas joints, you’ll find Alma de Julián Becerro, a shop par excellence for some of the best jamón in all of Spain.
Alma de Julián Becerro, Madrid.
Inside there are many varieties of jamón to purchase in different price ranges.
Jamónes hanging on the wall at Alma de Julián Becerro, Madrid.
There’s always a skilled and knowledgeable fellow there ready to give you information about the meats as well as to slice them for you, perhaps from this selection in the middle of the store:
Various jamónes available for slicing at Alma de Julián Becerro.
Or, you might choose a pre-sliced pack from the case such as one of these:
Prepacked meats and wine at Alma de Julián Becerro, Madrid, Spain.
Don’t forget to select a delicious bottle of wine. There are so many good foods to choose from in Spain that you’ll find yourself wanting to stay for a long, long time.
For a culinary extravaganza in Madrid’s old town, go directly to Mercado San Miguel, adjacent to the Plaza Mayor.
Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Inside you’ll find every type of food both prepared and not. Let’s start with fresh fruits and vegetables:
Fresh fruit and vegetables at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
If you like fresh seafood, you can have that too!
Fresh seafood at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Now how about some olives?
Olives and more at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Back to seafood, how about some oysters?
Oysters at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Of course, there’s plenty more, such as fresh-roasted nuts of all types:
Fresh nutz at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
And you can have a seat here while you enjoy your snacks:
Dining area at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Don’t forget some bread or pizza:
Bread and pizza at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
Of course you’ll need something sweet, too, right?
Sweets at Mercado San Miguel, Madrid, Spain.
There are these things and much, much more at this market, including wine, beer, raw honey, delicious cheeses, literally everything. So go hungry and plan to stay a while.
Hotel Palacio San Facundo stands on its own tiny square very close to the heart of Segovia’s old town.
Hotel Palacio San Facundo, Segovia, Spain.
From here, it is an easy walk to the Plaza Mayor, cathedral, and many great restaurants. I took a standard room for this visit.
Standard room at Hotel Palacio San Facundo, Segovia, Spain.
And here’s view of the bathroom as well:
Bathroom in standard room at Hotel Palacio San Facundo, Segovia, Spain.
Sleeping here was easy, as the hotel is away from the bustle of the plaza mayor. Yet only a couple of blocks away you’ll find some great places for snacks and drinks. Also, this central courtyard provides an excellent space for dining or business meetings.
Courtyard of Hotel Palacio San Facundo, Segovia, Spain.
The hotel has onsite parking, which may be useful if your traveling by car. Staff are friendly and helpful, providing great recommendations for dining and the sights to see. Take your time, but do as much as you can.
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