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The endless sunsets are over, as are the guilt-free siestas and the midday toasts. September brings us back to routine, yes—but with a taste of the sea. And let’s be clear: that’s never a synonym for boredom. At Lobito de Mar Madrid, coming back feels lighter: it tastes of the ocean, smells of the grill, and is best shared in good company.

Because if there’s anything better than a holiday, it’s the feeling of still savoring one without having to take days off.

The Mediterranean is still on your table

You don’t need to escape Madrid to feel like summer hasn’t completely left. All it takes is stopping by Lobito and letting the menu do the work. Like the creamy, delicate smoked eel Russian salad that awakens your senses like that very first coffee of the day. Or the sautéed clams with manzanilla, carrying the scents of the south and of home.

Here, the routine breaks with every rice dish. The seafood and fish rice is one of those recipes that forces you to pause. To slow down. To shut the laptop early. Because some things can only be enjoyed when you take your time—like that broth that tastes of slow fire and calm seas.

Good food is the best way back

The return to the office, the traffic, and the shorter days can feel heavy. But at Lobito de Mar, the solution is simple: dishes infused with the soul of the sea, an atmosphere that invites you to linger, and a team that cooks as if they’re trying to make your day easier.

And yes, the tuna ribeye carpaccio with garlicky fried eggs is still there. Ready to reconnect you with that simple joy of eating something that makes you happy. Like an anchor reminding you that even if you’re back to the usual pace, you can still gift yourself moments that taste like an escape.

September can be your best month too

Because not everything has to go back to order. You can improvise. Treat a Tuesday like it’s Saturday. Have a weekday lunch as if you were still on the coast. Let the sea come to your plate and bring back your appetite for life. At Lobito de Mar Madrid, September isn’t the end of summer. It’s a new opportunity to start with flavor. To return, but return well. With the sea on your plate, wine in your glass, and the promise that routine can wait… at least until dessert.

Summer may be coming to an end, but at Lobito de Mar Madrid, the flavor is still sailing with the wind at its back. Because some dates don’t need fireworks to feel special. And September 7th is one of them: Lobito de Mar celebrates six years of bringing the Mediterranean straight to the table — no filters, no frills. Six years where the sea, rice, and the good life have been the ingredients of a story that tastes like celebration.

A journey that began with a taste of salt

It all started in 2019, when the spirit of an upscale beach bar and a seafood counter arrived in Madrid with a clear promise: to offer the best of the sea right in the heart of the capital. Since then, every dish has been a memory. A summer that never ends. A slice of the coast sneaking through the streets of Madrid, making the asphalt smell like sea breeze and the sobremesa stretch out like a holiday afternoon.

The soul of Lobito isn’t just in the kitchen — it’s in that unmistakable way of making the sea feel close. From Monday to Sunday, every service is a chance to escape without packing a bag. And that’s why, when its birthday comes around, it doesn’t need a big party — just sitting at the table is enough to understand why so many keep coming back for more.

The carpaccio that stole our hearts

Some dishes need no introduction. At Lobito de Mar, the chuletón-style tuna carpaccio with garlic-fried eggs is one of them. From day one, it’s been an icon. A bold statement. Because here, food doesn’t just nourish — it stirs. It surprises. And above all, it moves you.

It’s the kind of bite that makes you pause. That makes you close your eyes for a second to fully savor it. A carpaccio that sums up what Lobito is all about: a place where the classic meets the unexpected, and where every recipe is a little adventure.

A celebration lived at every table

Even without candles or official toasts, Lobito de Mar Madrid’s anniversary is celebrated with every service, every perfectly cooked rice dish, every glass raised during a meal with friends. Because turning another year isn’t just about looking back — it’s about continuing to cook the present with the same passion as day one.

Six years later, its essence remains intact. The product is still the star. The atmosphere — laid-back, yet refined. And the team brings that spark that makes every visit feel like returning to a familiar place, where there’s always something new to discover.
Because yes — six years of tasting the sea at Lobito.

Madrid never ends. It has something that draws you in, that makes you walk a little further, linger at the table a little longer, say “yes” to one last drink even if it’s late. And in the middle of all that vibrant rhythm, there are corners where time seems to stand still. Places where the food is unforgettable, the laughter even better, and the memories last forever. This is a must-do in Madrid with Dani García’s signature touch—just one day, but one you’ll want to repeat.

Coffee and art in the Barrio de Salamanca

Start your day like the locals: with a café con leche on a sunny terrace and a perfectly crisp croissant. Then lose yourself among the streets of Serrano, Ortega y Gasset, or Jorge Juan. Boutiques, bookshops, galleries… luxury and authenticity walk hand in hand in this neighborhood made for strolling at a slow pace.

A museum (or two) to whet your appetite

Madrid wouldn’t be Madrid without its museums. The Prado if you’re in the mood for the classics, the Thyssen if you love discovering new things, or the Reina Sofía if modern art is more your style. Prefer something less conventional? Explore a temporary exhibition or step inside one of the city’s hidden palaces.

A taste of travel at BiBo Madrid

By now, your body is ready for something delicious. BiBo Madrid has the perfect formula: Andalusian soul with a traveler’s spirit. Start with a braised oxtail brioche that’s pure indulgence, continue with ceviche paired with freshly made guacamole, or let yourself be surprised by an oxtail dim sum with a Jerez twist.

The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and laid-back charm. Soft music, impeccable service, and that unmistakable feeling of being in the right place. Because yes: the most flavorful summer is lived at BiBo even in the heart of Madrid.

A stroll through El Retiro (and a siesta, if you can)

After such a feast, it’s time to slow down. El Retiro is the perfect spot: a timeless classic that never gets old. Rent a boat, or simply wander without a map. Madrid, with its must-do in Madrid, is also best enjoyed in silence.

Dinner over the flames at Leña Madrid

And to close the day, it’s time for fire. Literally. Leña Madrid is a celebration of the grill, of technique, of deep, smoky flavor. Here, dry-aged meat becomes a true work of art. The roasted bone marrow is a revelation. Fire-kissed vegetables earn their rightful starring role. Every detail is carefully considered—from the perfect sear to the tableware itself. Fire is the secret at Leña, but so is the atmosphere: modern, elegant, vibrant. Perfect for a date, a special gathering, or simply to treat yourself without excuses.

Liquid art

After dinner, let the night begin at El Coleccionista. Between warm lights and great music, each cocktail becomes the star of the evening—perfect for closing the day, or starting the night in style.

Some flavors don’t follow seasons. They linger on your palate the way salt clings to your skin after a swim in the sea. And even if the calendar says September, at Lobito de Mar Madrid, a summer that never ends. It stays served on every plate, in every rice dish, in every glass raised as if the sobremesa could last forever.

Because there are ways to stretch out the holidays without leaving the city. And the tastiest one begins when you sit down at the table, order without hurry, and let the Mediterranean do its thing.

The sea in the capital, no ticket required

Madrid has its own coastal hideaway. And no, you don’t need GPS to get there. Lobito de Mar has made it possible since 2019: bringing the South, the sea breeze, and the salt air in bite-sized form. Here, every service feels like a short but intense getaway. There may be no beach, but there’s ceviche. No parasols, but long drinks, slow laughter, and dishes that carry the soul of an elegant beach bar.

Because a summer that never leaves begins at the bar and ends with a seafood rice cooked over firewood, its deep stock saying everything without words. Or with tuna carpaccio and fried garlic eggs —a dish that’s already tradition, temptation, and ritual. One of those plates that stirs the appetite… and a memory or two.

A holiday state of mind, even on a Monday

You don’t need to travel to feel far from the noise. At Lobito, the mood shifts with the very first bite. Maybe it’s the smoked eel potato salad that melts even the sternest soul. Or the clams sautéed with manzanilla wine, the kind that make you close your eyes just to savor them in silence.

Weekday lunches here dress up in vine-shoot rice, crispy-skinned sea bass, or a tuna burger with lamb’s lettuce that goes down like a caress. And dessert… well, the fresh cheesecake speaks for itself. All it asks for is your appetite.

Because yes, the endless summer at Lobito de Mar is also the one where time doesn’t rush you. Where nobody checks the clock. And where, just for a while, you forget the routine and return to that beachside moment —a sobremesa without end, a glass in the sun.

Let September find you hungry

While some put away their beach umbrellas, here we keep serving holidays à la carte. Because the sea doesn’t leave, and neither does good flavor. And at Lobito, September is just an excuse to keep celebrating what we love most: eating well, sharing slowly, and toasting to long days… even if the sunsets come a little earlier.

So if this month feels like an uphill climb, you already know where to take shelter. At Lobito de Mar Madrid, summer never leaves —it’s served.

You don’t need to cross a locked door to come home. Sometimes, all it takes is an aroma, a flavor, a table that welcomes you without questions. At Tragabuches, every dish holds a touch of refuge, of roots, of embrace. There’s no artifice. Just ingredients, Andalusian soul, and cooking that stirs emotion. Because yes, dining at Tragabuches is coming home, even if it’s your first time walking in.

Roots served on a plate

The story of Tragabuches cannot be told without speaking of its origin—of that first restaurant that marked the beginning of the Dani García universe, and of this new version which is less of a return and more of a statement of principles. Here, cooking is done with truth. With ingredients that speak Andalusian, with times that respect the nature of the product, and with one clear intention: to reconnect. From the bread to the last bite of dessert, dining at Tragabuches is coming home—because everything tastes essential.

Product, flavor, and emotion

There are dishes that need no explanation. That arrive at the table with a universal language: the language of flavor that moves you. At Tragabuches, seasonal produce is everything. Vegetables that still carry the shine of the earth, fresh fish, noble meats… each treated with care, with respect, with intention. You don’t come here to test technique—you come here to feel. And in every dish, there’s something that reminds you of yourself.

The table as a meeting place

Dining at Tragabuches is not just a gastronomic experience—it’s a feeling. That of being in a place where everything makes sense. Where there’s no need to speak loudly, nor dress up. Where you sit down, take a deep breath, and think: this is it. That’s why dining at Tragabuches is coming home. Because it’s the kind of place you don’t just go to—you return to. Again and again.

Even if they spend the whole day saving the world, even superheroes need a good lunch. And if they had a day off in Madrid, Marbella, or Tarifa, they wouldn’t head to Stark Tower. They’d go out to eat. Because between parallel universes and galactic battles, there’s one unshakable truth: nothing beats a good meal at Grupo Dani García.

Picture the scene. Tony Stark parking his car in front of BiBo Madrid with the same style he lands in Monaco. Thor arriving at Leña with his hammer, as if it were part of the décor. And Wolverine… well, he wouldn’t bother with a reservation. He’d just walk in and order his usual.

BiBo Madrid: flavors for globetrotters (and billionaire geniuses)

What Iron Man would order at BiBo Madrid
Tony Stark knows exactly what he wants: he picks BiBo for its international vibe, chic atmosphere, and a menu that takes you on a trip without leaving your seat. He’d go for a braised oxtail brioche with Bull sauce, guacamole made to order—because perfection doesn’t wait—and pair it with champagne, of course. Not to show off. Well… maybe a little.

And Peter Parker, if he could sneak in with his student ID, would also choose BiBo Tarifa.
Young, curious, and perpetually hungry, he’d go for Barbate tuna tartare, a Japanese tapa “because it sounds like science,” and an ice-cold Coke to toast with MJ for surviving another semester.

Leña Marbella: where heroes roar

Thor at Leña Marbella
No menu needed—just a table by the fire. At Leña, the God of Thunder finds his place. A tomahawk steak worthy of Valhalla, ribs that fall apart at the mere sight, and embers that crackle like Mjölnir itself. To drink? Mead. Or something close enough.

Wolverine, of course, picks Leña Madrid
Silent, intense, and with zero tolerance for lukewarm plates. He’d order the steak tartare with a wild touch, and maybe some croquettes… if he’s in a good mood. He doesn’t share. Food or table.

Tragabuches Marbella: tradition in a gala suit

Black Panther feels at home at Tragabuches
Elegant, deeply principled, and with absolute respect for authenticity. T’Challa would find perfect harmony here: rooted cuisine, ingredients with history, and a chilled gazpacho that reminds him luxury lies in simplicity. His signature dish? A stew served in a clay pot, the kind that smells like truth.

Lobito de Mar: a feast for stellar travellers

Doctor Strange at Lobito de Mar Madrid
Mysterious, calculated, and with refined taste. No capes here, but ceviches that border on magic, clams in manzanilla wine, and a dry seafood rice that opens sensory portals. He’d order a glass of white wine and sit studying the plate as if reading his destiny.

Captain Marvel lands at Lobito de Mar Marbella

And she doesn’t go small. Oysters, tuna baby burger, vine-shoot rice… and cheesecake to finish the mission in glory. Powerful, yes but also with a weakness for top-quality products and lingering, unhurried sobremesas.

And you—what would you order?

We may not have Captain America’s shield or Wanda’s powers, but we do have something just as important: a taste for eating well. At Grupo Dani García, each restaurant is a different experience, like its own universe within the multiverse of flavor.

“What superheroes would order at Grupo Dani García” isn’t just a fantasy—it’s the perfect excuse to look at the menu with fresh eyes, to choose dishes the way you’d choose your next mission. Because here, the world isn’t saved. It’s savored.

And if you’re still not sure, think like an Avenger: choose your restaurant, make your reservation, and join the most delicious league on the planet.

Marbella no se visita. Se vive. Se saborea. Desde que amanece hasta que cae el sol, tiene ese magnetismo andaluz que mezcla lujo, autenticidad y alegría sin esfuerzo. Aquí, cada plan puede ser una postal. Y si solo tienes un día, lo ideal es vivirlo sin prisas y con mucho apetito. Porque un día perfecto en Marbella empieza con mar, sigue con sol, y se termina como debe ser con un buen festín, o varios.

Paseo entre buganvillas y café con calma

Empieza la mañana en el casco antiguo, donde las fachadas blancas y los balcones floridos te saludan en cada esquina. Aquí, el desayuno no es un trámite: es una pausa deliciosa. Café con leche, pan artesanal con aceite andaluz y tomate del bueno. Nada como eso para entender que en Marbella la vida se vive despacio.

Playa, paseo marítimo o mercadillo

Puedes seguir hacia el mar, dar un paseo por la arena o descubrir algún mercadillo escondido entre urbanizaciones con encanto. Marbella tiene alma costera, pero también rural, chic y mediterránea a partes iguales. Cada calle es una invitación a improvisar.

Comida con sabor a sur en Tragabuches Marbella

La hora del almuerzo merece una mesa que hable andaluz. Y no hay mejor opción que Tragabuches, un homenaje a la cocina tradicional del sur, con productos de kilómetro cero y recetas con alma.

Aquí todo empieza con un sofrito. Con aceite de oliva que sabe a sol. Con platos que te recuerdan a casa aunque no seas de aquí. Prueba su ensaladilla rusa, su menú del día, o un guiso que parece hecho por una abuela con estrella Michelin. Andalucía se saborea en cada plato, y Tragabuches lo confirma con elegancia y fondo.

Siesta, piscina o paseo entre boutiques

Después de comer así, el cuerpo pide calma. Puedes darte un chapuzón, tumbarte al sol, o explorar las tiendas del centro o Puerto Banús. Lo importante es que lo hagas con la tranquilidad que solo llega después de un buen almuerzo y una copa de vino.

Tardeo marino en Lobito de Mar

A medida que baja el sol, el plan perfecto está en Lobito de Mar, ese restaurante que interpreta el espíritu del chiringuito clásico, pero lo eleva a otro nivel. Aquí el mar no se impone, se insinúa. Y se sirve en forma de ensaladas frescas, mariscos del día, boquerones con carácter y arroces que huelen a vacaciones.

Es el sitio ideal para un “tardeo” con acento salino: un vino blanco bien frío, una ración para compartir y ese murmullo de gente feliz que solo se escucha donde se come bien.

Cena entre brasas en Leña

Y cuando crees que el día no puede ir a más, llega Leña. El templo de la brasa. El fuego como técnica, como emoción, como espectáculo. Aquí, la carne madurada se trata como oro. Las verduras tienen carácter. Y cada plato es un equilibrio entre fuerza y elegancia.El fuego es el secreto en Leña, pero también lo es el ritmo del servicio, la estética del local, la sensación de estar donde todos quieren estar. El lugar perfecto para cerrar el día con un brindis, una sobremesa larga y la promesa silenciosa de volver.

A Midday Full of Flavour

There are days that deserve more. More flavour, more calm, more beauty. Days that, in the midst of the city’s hustle, call for a stylish pause. A well-set table, a chilled glass, and a menu that reminds you why lunch can be the best moment of the day. That’s exactly what Leña Barcelona’s lunch menu is made for.

Eating Slowly, with Style

You don’t have to wait for a special dinner to enjoy a gastronomic experience that has it all. Just step inside the Grand Hyatt Barcelona and let yourself be swept away by what many call the most beautiful restaurant in the city — and rightly so. Leña is spectacular. And at the heart of it all, the fire. The one that gives the restaurant its name — and its soul.

Because here, it’s not just about eating. It’s about enjoying without rushing. Sitting down and feeling like time is finally on your side. And that’s exactly what Leña Barcelona’s lunch menu offers: the perfect pause between meetings, calls and to-do lists.

A Curated Menu Designed to Delight

Every weekday at noon, Leña lays out a selection crafted for those who know what they like. Start with a cold appetiser: perhaps the smoked burrata — soft and silky — or the famous Caesar salad with that irresistible crunch from the very first bite. Then something warm: butifarra de perol croquettes that smell like real home-cooked food, or the duo of yakis — wing and meatball — that mix local roots with a worldly twist.

As a main course, there’s plenty to choose from. A Josper-aged picanha with grilled vegetables and romesco sauce (a bold, classic combo), or sea bass lovingly matured for three days. If you’re a meat lover, the Burger Bull never disappoints. And for seafood fans, the roasted salmon with piquillo peppers and tapenade is a winner.

And for Dessert?

Dessert? If you go for the full 40€ menu, get ready to choose between an intense chocolate tart, a roasted pineapple tiradito that balances sweetness and freshness, or that flan that dreamed of becoming tocino de cielo. And guess what? It almost made it.

For 34€, you can enjoy two starters and a main course. For just 6€ more, add the sweet finale. Drinks not included — but something more important is: that feeling of being truly well looked after. Because that’s what happens when you choose Leña Barcelona’s lunch menu: wherever you sit, that moment is yours.

A Routine You’ll Look Forward To

Summer can feel long. Weeks can get heavy. But knowing there’s a lunch like this waiting on the other side of your inbox changes everything. And with September just around the corner, there’s no better way to ease into routine than with a plan like this.

You know it now: if you’re looking to eat well, slow down, and savour every moment in style — this is your sign.

There are flavors that need no introduction. Just one taste is enough for them to stay with you forever. And if there’s a land where flavor is identity, that land is Andalusia. Its olive oil, its tuna, its tomatoes, its wines… these are not just ingredients: they are culture, they are roots, they are the soul of a cuisine that knows nothing of haste or artifice. And in the restaurants of Grupo Dani García, that soul is served daily—dish by dish, corner by corner. Andalusia is tasted in every bite, and that’s the promise that unites every concept in the group: from the elegant grill of Leña to the salty freshness of Lobito de Mar, the globetrotting fusion of BiBo, and the tradition with a southern accent of Tragabuches.

Liquid gold that transforms everything

Let’s start with the most essential: extra virgin olive oil. At Grupo Dani García, it’s used the way a mother uses love in the kitchen: in everything. Sourced from select Andalusian mills, this EVOO doesn’t just cook it dresses, finishes dishes, perfumes cold soups, and enhances flavors.

A slice of toast with tomato at Tragabuches, a creamy potato salad at Lobito de Mar, or a tartare at BiBo… all are elevated when the oil is right. It’s not about quantity, but character. And Andalusia’s oil has plenty.

Red tuna: the ambassador of the Andalusian sea

Red tuna is another jewel served with pride. At BiBo, it appears in bold tartares and playful brioches. At Lobito de Mar, its essence is honored: delicate carpaccios, refined burgers, perfect loins. Always treated with respect, always the star. Because when a product is this noble, the real skill is knowing when to stop.

That’s the Andalusian secret: don’t mask what’s already beautiful.

Tomatoes with history, bread with craft

The Andalusian tomato fleshy, sweet, with a slight tang is one of those ingredients that needs only salt and oil to say it all. At Tragabuches, it becomes gazpacho, salmorejo, or a salad with tuna belly. But above all, it becomes a memory. Of childhood, of countryside, of an endless summer.

And let’s not forget Andalusian bread. Artisan-made, crunchy, with a crumb that begs to be dipped. The kind you don’t leave on the side of the plate, but make part of the ritual. At Leña, it pairs with meat, Lobito, it mops up marine sauces, Tragabuches, it soaks up the bottom of a stew.

Cheeses, charcuterie, and sweets with a southern accent

Payoyo cheese, Iberian pork loin, acorn-fed ham… products that speak with a southern accent and whet the appetite just by naming them. They’re served with care, perfectly sliced, and need nothing more than a good glass of wine to go with them.

And for the grand finale: dessert. From a creamy cheesecake to an olive oil ice cream or a citrusy tocino de cielo. Because Andalusia speaks through its sweets, too. With tradition, with sugar, and with that just-right touch that makes you say: “Just one more bite, please.”

The land as a flag

At Grupo Dani García’s restaurants, km 0 isn’t a trend—it’s a statement of principles. Andalusian products aren’t just present; they’re the centerpiece. Because there’s no innovation without roots, and no soulful cooking without honoring the origin. Andalusia is in every dish, and that flavor isn’t just about taste. It’s emotion, it’s history, it’s belonging. And with every bite, the South becomes universal.

There’s something primal and elegant about watching fire transform meat. About how slow, direct, and precise heat turns a noble cut into an edible work of art. At Leña, that magic happens every day. Right before your eyes. Beneath the smoke. With the scent of embers and the taste of purpose. Because here, we don’t cook: we ignite a ritual. As summer gives way to autumn when the nights grow longer and the body craves heartier dishes fire becomes Leña’s greatest secret. A restaurant where every ingredient has a purpose, and the product is always the true star.

Dry-aged meat: time, patience, and perfection

Talking about Leña without mentioning its dry-aged meat would be like talking about flamenco without rhythm. Here, cuts are chosen like precious gems—with discernment, respect, and an obsession for quality. Old cow ribeye, entrecôte, tenderloin… but not just any kind. Only those that have been given the time they truly need.

The aging process enhances tenderness, deepens flavor, and gives each bite a memorable intensity. That’s the key: fire may be the secret at Leña, but the product matters even more.

The grill, as a way of life

At Leña, the grill isn’t just a tool. It’s a philosophy. Each piece of charcoal is placed with intent. Each turn of the meat is deliberate. Every cut, every doneness, every aroma has one goal: to let the product speak. To let the meat tell its story. And to make the diner close their eyes with the very first bite.

But it’s not all about meat. Grilled vegetables here also have soul. Onions slowly caramelized over the coals. Peppers charred to a smoky sweetness. Corn, black garlic, seasonal mushrooms… humble ingredients, treated with absolute respect.

Autumn: a season for embers and red wine

When the days grow shorter and the air changes, the body craves comforting dishes. Meals that fill you up, yes, but more importantly, that embrace you. At Leña, autumn is served hot—with seasonal dishes like mushrooms just picked from the woods, foie melting over warm plates, and game cuts beginning to make their way onto the menu.

And to go with it all? Naturally, a red wine that balances the power of the grill. Selected with the same care as each cut of meat. Because at Leña, everything has a purpose. Everything follows a rhythm.

The fire experience, stripped bare

Grilled cuisine doesn’t need embellishment. Just fire, product, and soul. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Leña. An experience that doesn’t aim to impress with elaborate techniques, but with something far more difficult: honesty, flavor, and memory.

Because true luxury lies in the essentials. In a perfectly cooked chop, a bone with warm marrow. In a burger made with freshly ground meat and sourdough bread. And in that almost instinctive feeling that you’re eating something real.