I would love to attend the party, but alas, I won't be in Madrid then! I haven't been to Madrid in three years so I am way overdue for a visit. Maybe next year...

Wish I could join you all! I think a Party with MadridMan will definitely be huge in the summer when most people travel.
I also notice more activity on the messageboard preceding summer when everyone is planning their trip and then during the summer when most of us actually go!
I, for one, faithfully log in to the board daily, though I may not reply all the time.

I also with I could attend a party in Madrid on the 16th! Unfortunately I will be here in NYC during the holidays.

laduque, I am like you, I log in faithfully every day to the MadridMan message board. It is always an important part of my day. It is my link to Spain and all things Spanish.

Make sure you guys take photos and share them with those that cannot be there!

Bill

You can be sure of that, Bill from NYC. Too bad you can't make it to this one. Maybe in the springtime?

Saludos, MadridMan

Laduque & Esperanza -

Your comments made me smile - count one more that logs on daily (or almost) but doesn't always have time to respond.
Our link - or fix - to Spain ...

Have a wonderful get-together MM -

How about El Brillante once again? There we'll have space to stand, talk, drink and eat cheaply. After that we can walk to other places in Huertas. This seems like the best option to me.

This would make, I think, 5 Parties With MadridMan in Madrid at the famed El Brillante next to Atocha. It's not fancy, nor are their chairs, but it is certainly "Traditional".

Just out of curiosity, do other people have family gatherings or company parties this weekend?

Saludos, MadridMan

Wish I could be there. Have a great time.

I was at El Brillante just last night (a Friday night) to meet some friends and, while busy, there was space for our group in the upper level and the prices were as good as always. We had bocadillos de calamares (batter-fried squid sandwiches - a staple for this long-time establishment) and pulpo a la gallega (olive-oil boiled octopus slices with paprika). Both GREAT.

I think we'll have the gathering there on December 16th.

Saludos, MadridMan

I have a week of pre-Christmas events that week, but I'd love to make it, so I'll see what what can do. So, that's a tentative yes for me.

Did you mention a time MM?