El Que Faltaba!

​There are many things I love about travel aside from the incredible sights of each country. There's good food, good wine, and making new friends.
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About seven years ago a companion and I shared our first apartment in Plaza Santa Ana in Madrid, Spain.  For many reasons, that area will forever hold a place in my heart. Not only is it a vibrant area, with different restaurants, bars, and small shops, but the majestic Melia Hotel, which I first discovered in Cuba years before, is the focal point. 

Back then I was new to Madrid, and knew very little Spanish. But I found a small bar/ restaurant : El Que Faltaba. I would often sit there for hours and sip on wine while nibbling padron peppers and stealing the Melia's wifi. 

All of the waiters were friendly, but one was extra nice to me and we ended up becoming friends and staying in touch over the years through Whatsapp. Every time I went back to Madrid, 

I made sure to stop by and have a glass of wine. After the pandemic, the various waiters I met left and new ones came, but the one constant was Hugo. Two weeks ago, while I was there, of course, I went to the restaurant. Lo and behold, my dear friend Hugo is now the owner of the restaurant! 

So I write to offer congratulations to him and to share some photos, as well as his menu. If you're ever in Madrid please stop by and have a glass of wine with Hugo.Tell him dreamingantstravel sent you. El Que Faltaba is located @ Pl.de Ángel,8, Madrid, Spain.


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