Desborre was a small place with two rooms for seating, one by the windows to the street and the other a long windowless room that was shut off the day we were there.  The small bare tables were set with armless chairs or bench seats, the walls were brick and the floor wood.  A large display of pickled and preserved items was in a cabinet by the door, showcasing some of the chef’s passions.   The place was opened about a year ago by Chef Lucía Grávalos.  She grew up in her grandmother’s kitchen before later working with some of Spain’s great chefs.  She has been recognized with numerous awards, especially for her commitment to the sustainable model and organic farming.  It was a very pleasant place with friendly and helpful servers, our’s speaking good English.  She coursed out our order so we could split everything and create our own tasting.  It’s a place you should check out when in Madrid. Continue reading →