Carmen Chicus
Chef in the kitchen at Aderezo 37 in Madrid, alongside Salvador Jiménez.
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Carmen Chicus is a chef at Aderezo 37, a creative Mediterranean tapas restaurant that has operated in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood since 2014, where she directs the kitchen alongside chef Salvador Jiménez. The kitchen turns out small plates built on fresh, seasonal ingredients, from salads to several variations of huevos rotos, finished with homemade desserts.
Biography
Career
Carmen Chicus has run the kitchen at Aderezo 37, which has operated in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood since 2014, directing it together with chef Salvador Jiménez.
Philosophy
She and Jiménez describe their guiding approach as effort, dedication and love for the work, built on "creatividad, arte y vuelta a la tradición" (creativity, art and a return to tradition) with respect for fresh, seasonal ingredients. The menu runs from salads, including a sautéed eel salad, to several variations of huevos rotos topped with Iberian pork, blue cheese, ham, mushrooms or duck mousse, finished with homemade desserts.
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Frequently asked
Who is the chef at Aderezo 37?
Carmen Chicus works in the kitchen at Aderezo 37, alongside chef Salvador Jiménez.
Since when has Aderezo 37 operated?
Aderezo 37 has operated in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood since 2014, serving creative Mediterranean tapas.
Where is Aderezo 37 located?
On Calle Marqués de Urquijo in Madrid's Argüelles neighbourhood, where it has served tapas since 2014.
What cuisine does Aderezo 37 serve?
Creative Mediterranean tapas built on fresh, seasonal ingredients, mixing traditional roots with newer ideas.
What are Aderezo 37's signature dishes?
Several variations of huevos rotos, topped with options like Iberian pork, blue cheese, ham, mushrooms or duck mousse, alongside salads such as a sautéed eel salad.
Who runs Aderezo 37 alongside Carmen Chicus?
Chef Salvador Jiménez, who directs the restaurant and its kitchen together with Carmen Chicus.