Madrid is kicking! Le Monde's picks of restaurants, bars, galleries and boutiques

Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.

Pedro Almodóvar's city keeps reinventing itself. In a joyful blend of classical architecture and ambitious urban projects, century-old shops, delightful restaurants and trendy hotspots line the streets, not to mention art venues that go far beyond the splendors of the Prado. 'Vamos!'