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CaliforniaGirl, out of curiosity, why you would want to find a place like that?  try TGIF on gran vía down by the plaza de españa (where cine azul used to be). not sure if they are spaniards who speak perfect american english (no comments from the brits on that one  ) or americans who speak perfect spanish but there are a few waiters (managers?) in there who could be american. i was in there last week and there was a spanish looking guy who i think was a manager but he spoke english like an american. the majority of the waiters are spanish however. saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12213 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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There are several restaurants run by Americans, but that doesn't mean they do american food.... www.restaurantememento.com is run by Karen Bell www.divinalacocina.com is run by Chad Kenyon Gumbo (C/Pez) is run by Mathew....last name escapes me (he is from New Orleans) As for the worst, most vile "american" food i've ever had, try Fosters. i've been forced to eat there three times by spaniards and each time i barely choked down prepacked deepfried onion rings, chewy, unsavory ribs, and a burger that tasted like cardboard. on the other hand, alfredos bbq (near cuzco) Calle Juan Hurtado de Mendoza, 11, Madrid, Spain 28036 · 91-345-16-39 is run by an ex-new yorker (al) and the burgers are pretty dang good. |
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| Posts: 988 | Location: MADRID! | Registered: 09 November 2002 | |
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i agree, fosters is HORRID!!! i went once with ena years ago to the one in the plaza de isabel ii. NAAAAAASTY but the spaniards seem to eat that crap up  by the way, they claim to be an american rest. since 19(?). i have never seen one in the u.s.a. though ena and i like fridays though, especially the chicken fingers and the jack daniels strips  the ribs are great and their burgers are pretty goood too. i think CaliforniaGirl (CG, correct me if I am wrong) is looking for a restaurant with a bunch of american employees and not just owned by an american. i think it will be hard (impossible?) to fine one. saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12213 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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quote: Hi, everyone,
Is there an American restaurant or bar in here in Madrid in which there are Americans working there?
Can we please stick to the original question? I highly doubt that there's a place like this in Madrid, due to the fact that work visa are hard to obtain for NON-EU citizens who aren't married to EU Nationals. Shwn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1250 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 | |
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hey. Bonnie, i think the point Shawn is making is that the original question is not being covered and i agree. i tried to answer it with my friday's response above but then people got into discussing food quality. the only question posed by CaliforniaGirl was..."Is there an American restaurant or bar in here in Madrid in which there are Americans working there?" she never asked about the quality of the food served. asking for a place that is "authentically American" is not asking if the food is good just in case anyone was reading into her post. i think CaliforniaGirl needs to tell us if she indeed is just looking for a bunch of americans working at an american restaurant as it would seem from her opening post or if she is looking for a restaurant with good american food. in the latter case, i think she would (should) have posed that question in the first place. saludos, jer...
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| Posts: 12213 | Location: ny, u.s.a. --> madrid, spain --> the plaza mayor ! | Registered: 30 June 1998 | |
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Thanks, Jer. I wonder if California Girl will return and clarify what the question really is. Shawn
"Wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down" - SONG OF SOLOMON, Toni Morrison
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| Posts: 1250 | Location: Richmond, VA but in MADRID now | Registered: 10 February 2002 | |
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Ah yes, but she said quote: authentically American
which I take to mean as rather unhealthy but tasty food (like from a diner for example). So whats the point of telling her about a restaurant when you know the food is crap? Americans aren't going to hang out there. We didn't develope our weight/food issues by eating disgusting tasting food. However I take your point and my impression is that the majority of short term Americans here teach English as restaurant work doesn't pay as well. This means your going to be hard pressed to find an establishment staffed by them. |
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| Posts: 435 | Location: Italy | Registered: 25 November 2003 | |
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quote: i started a thread on diets and someone turned it into a debate 7up cake
 Ooops! I played my part in corrupting that thread as well |
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| Posts: 435 | Location: Italy | Registered: 25 November 2003 | |
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I don't consider this to be totally off thread, but if it is I'm sure someone will tell me  Does anyone one know of a restaurant (or bakery) that makes American style lemon meringue pie? I'm going to end up making one of my own for now but I'm having cravings and with the weather heating up I'm not going to feel much like baking soon. |
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| Posts: 435 | Location: Italy | Registered: 25 November 2003 | |
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