Hunger pangs and vexatious Aunt Flo sent me hunting for a place to stop before continuing my 40-minute drive home. I pulled off the highway at Delray Beach to see what I could find and (after a harrowing Chevron bathroom experience) discovered the funky, delightful gem of Andre Design District. Here are (the many) things I ordered, and what I’d try next time.

I have relatives in Spain, so as a kid and young adult, I had traveled to Spain many times. But it was only after moving to Spain in my 30’s that I discovered this paradise a couple hours outside of Madrid. Today I’m giving you all the details about my favorite weekend trip from Madrid, as well as some recommendations for lesser-known day trips from Madrid.