Sara In-Madrid

Chocolate!

You'll think you've entered the Willy Wonka factory for grown-ups at this amazing chocolate store...there's a bank of truffles, labeled and under mood lighting. They come in all flavors, from hazelnut and sesame to olive oil and black olive. It's definetely on the pricier side, so save it for those special occasions when you REALLY need some chocolate, or give it as a gift to only very special people.

etiquetas: alonso martínez , chocolate , food , gifts , shops , stores

Cool sex shop

This is not your ordinary sex shop, with videos and sketchy lighting. This is a high-quality, expensive store to satisfy your every fetish. The shop is divided into two parts, the front shop where all the leatherwear is displayed -- harnesses, thongs, chaps, waistcoats, basques, strait-jackets and masks. There's also lube, gloves, nipple clamps, cock-cylinders, cock rings, handcuffs, whips, suspension wear, dilators, electric cock straps and some rubber pantsleather, rubber, S&M, skin, army and industrial paraphernalia for your viewing and using pleasure. It's cool to go in and look at the quality of the items, I only giggled a few times but immediately put on a straight face so as not to insult Jose, the really cool and chatty owner.

etiquetas: chueca , sex , shops , stores

Whether you’re after some classic vinyl or you just want to avoid fnac, this is the zona that will keep your toes tapping. La Metralleta has a huge stock of second-hand records, CDs, cassettes and videos. The shop is located next to an underground car park accessed from Plaza de las Descalzas, a stone’s throw from the Puerta del Sol. There is a great selection of collectors’ LPs and many CDs starting at just €1.

Sara In-Madrid lo descubrió en febrero de 2008

etiquetas: cds , music , records , sol , stores

Stock up on Mexican food

For those who think Madrid's fare just isn't spicy enough, stop by this hole-in-the-wall store in Chueca to make your mouth burn. Buy your Mexican speciality salsas to go with your dried chilli peppers. And don’t forget everyone’s favourite beer, known as Coronita in Spain, Corona everywhere else.

etiquetas: chueca , food , mexican , shopping , stores