Madrid is one of the richest culinary capitals in Europe, preserving its traditions while embracing creativity and innovation. Madrileños are passionate about their food and tapas is an extension of that. Until now there's not been one travel-friendly tapas guide with every Madrid bar, restaurant and market listed personally visited by the author. This book provides an authentic, joyous, indulgent journey through the best places for tasting tapas in Madrid, guiding you through fun and interesting tapas routes, long-established markets, where to find dishes for vegetarians and vegans as well as the tradition of free tapas. Also included in this book are recipes from contemporary Spanish chefs. This guide is equally for those who love tapas and those who will love it once they've experienced the best examples of this uniquely Spanish pastime. AUTHOR: Jo is a leading UK travel journalist, spending much of her career working for the London Evening Standard. Now a freelance travel writer, her favourite destinations include Spain, Turkey, Mexico and New York. Her father was Spanish and growing up on a diet of Spanish omelette and paella, combined with a love of travel, fuelled the desire to write this book. She also edits a website devoted to Essex and East London, where she now lives, www.i-loveessex.com. 190 colour illustrations