Speaking of Les Luthiers, one of the recurrent characters in their shows is Johann Sebastian Mastropiero, an imaginary composer of limited talent.
Well, there is this tiny Argentinian pizzeria in Madrid called Mastropiero, in C/ San Vicente Ferrer, 34 (Malasaña quarter, metro Bilbao or Tribunal). I used to go there when I was at high school and as an undergraduate, and I still try to drop by when I go to Madrid. Pizzas and pasties are really good, and people with a sweet tooth love the cake with dulce de leche.
It’s also a good place if you want to feel a bit on the anti-system side.
Verry sorry to break the news to you, but the Mastropiero we knew and loved closed some time ago. Every pizza has a silver lining, however, so they have moved across the street.
So what about “La Gata Flora”? Are they now next to each other?
Nope. As you know, the old Mastropiero was in a corner, so this is a two “across the streets” situation. The new Mastropiero is across the other street -the one going down to 2 de Mayo square -while the old one is sitting pretty atop its own filth and squalor.
We should go next time I’m in Madrid!
To which one?
Either or both!