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Gastronomic specialties in Madrid
As it often happens, Madrilène cuisine was largely affected by the political history of its city.
Royal Family might have brought wealth to the city and fostered the shaping of a refined taste for food, but Catalan cuisine was essentially influenced by the Arab presence in Spain and by the close relationship with the American colonies and the Jewish communities. 
The wide gastronomic offer of Madrid includes delicious dishes made with potatoes ( Tortilla) some dishes of the Jewish tradition combined with catholic elements (like the Cocido madrileño,which traditionally did not contain pork meat), poor dishes (
La sopa de ajo), sea dishes (Besugo alla Madrilena)and many cakes, the majority of which were destined to the Court, like the ( churros fried cakes drowned in hot chocolate, a drink reserved only to aristocracy), whereas some others were strongly affected by the Mediterranean cultures, like the Huesos de santo(“saint bones”, made with potatoes and almonds and filled with cream, very similar to the biscuits prepared in South Italy on All Saint’s day).
Not to forget the very good hams and cheese produced in Spain.
Wines
The area of Madrid is rich of good wines, divided into three main production zones: Arganda, Navalcarnero, and San Martín de Valdeiglesias.
Among the various qualities the Tempranillo, Malvasia and Airen are worthy of mention.
In Spain there is also a good beer, while Madrid boasts the best water in the country , which comes directly from the glaciers of the Sierra Nevada.