Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Lauren Aloise, cofounder of Devour Tours, as she revisits the route of the original Madrid food tour she created in 2012. As Lauren retraces her steps, you'll discover the flavors, traditions, and people that make Madrid's food scene so special.
We'll visit the original stops, meet some of the people who helped bring the tour to life, and sample iconic Madrid specialties, including olives, wine, ham, croquetas, and garlic shrimp.
More than a food tour, this is the story of how a passion for Spanish food, culture, and community became the foundation of a company—and why the original Madrid route continues to resonate with travelers more than a decade later.
Want to meet the people behind the food, like Ismael and Manolo? Join us on the food tour that started it all: https://fas.st/t/K9jh7g4n
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:12 2012 recession
00:31 Anton Martin market
01:16 Juanjo & Lidon, olive vendors
02:19 Lauren’s first Madrid food tour
03:05 Ismael, ham vendor
03:45 Spanish ham 101
04:11 Acorn-fed Iberian ham
04:45 Fruit & vegetable stalls
05:07 La Casa del Abuelo
05:26 From sandwiches to shrimp
06:11 Manolo, La Casa del Abuelo employee
06:42 Sweet wine from Toro
06:53 “Chato” wine glass
07:03 Typical tapas in Madrid
07:59 Seafood in Madrid
08:25 Gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns)
09:48 Join us on tour
Join Lauren Aloise, cofounder of Devour Tours, as she revisits the route of the original Madrid food tour she created in 2012. As Lauren retraces her steps, you'll discover the flavors, traditions, and people that make Madrid's food scene so special.
We'll visit the original stops, meet some of the people who helped bring the tour to life, and sample iconic Madrid specialties, including olives, wine, ham, croquetas, and garlic shrimp.
More than a food tour, this is the story of how a passion for Spanish food, culture, and community became the foundation of a company—and why the original Madrid route continues to resonate with travelers more than a decade later.
Want to meet the people behind the food, like Ismael and Manolo? Join us on the food tour that started it all: https://fas.st/t/K9jh7g4n
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:12 2012 recession
00:31 Anton Martin market
01:16 Juanjo & Lidon, olive vendors
02:19 Lauren’s first Madrid food tour
03:05 Ismael, ham vendor
03:45 Spanish ham 101
04:11 Acorn-fed Iberian ham
04:45 Fruit & vegetable stalls
05:07 La Casa del Abuelo
05:26 From sandwiches to shrimp
06:11 Manolo, La Casa del Abuelo employee
06:42 Sweet wine from Toro
06:53 “Chato” wine glass
07:03 Typical tapas in Madrid
07:59 Seafood in Madrid
08:25 Gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns)
09:48 Join us on tour
