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Casa Toni
Locals flock to Casa Toni, one of Madrid's best sider offal awful, ordered shared dishes that
old-school Spanish bars, for honest cuisine fresh could be enjoyed by the less adventuresome.
off the grill, regional wines and friendly service. Our plate of delicious tender ham was a refresh-
Specialities include cuttlefish, gazpacho and of- ing change from Spain’s ubiquitous jamon. Al-
fal in all forms - sweetbreads, tripe and pig’s though Ron usually avoids runny eggs, he
ears (crispy and delicious, we’re told). It may enjoyed the traditional Huevos Rotos (Broken
sound like a little shop of horrors to some, but Eggs) atop roasted potatoes. A third dish was a
for fans it’s a must stop. Prices are great and the mystery - our guide wouldn’t tell us, but the
old Madrid charm can't be beat. fried somethings - sweetbreads, maybe? - were
Our guide, knowing that his clients might con- awfully good.
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