Etxeko Madrid ? the new restaurant from Spain?s top Michelin chef, MartÃn Berasategui
A life-size Iberian bull, cast in silver alloy, held in a crystal pen, flooded by natural light from the glass dome above, is the centre piece of the new Lázaro Rosa-Violán designed ?Etxeko Madrid? bistro restaurant in Madrid?s chic Salamanca district, writes Andrew Forbes.
Of course, it is not the striking design alone that draws inquisitive foodies here, but the chance to eat at the latest restaurant by Spanish super-star chef, Basque born MartÃn Berasategui.
MartÃn Berasategui is Spain?s most decorated chef (in terms of Michelin stars – he has 10!) ? and he has been a driving force in shaping contemporary Spanish cuisine.
Etxeko Madrid is the chef?s latest venture, bringing a taste of the north to the Spanish Capital; in collaboration with BLESS Madrid, the stunning new flagship luxury boutique hotel from Palladium Hotel Group. You can read my full profile review of BLESS Madrid Hotel here.
In fact, this extraordinary chef is behind the creativity of the complete food and beverage offering at BLESS Madrid, promising guests a culinary experience from breakfast through to dinner.
Earlier this month, before the official launch, I was excited to have been invited to eat at Etxeko Madrid. It was a privileged opportunity to try a selection of dishes from the kitchen of MartÃn Berasategui, from both the upscale bistro restaurant menu, and the ?Versus? Lively Lounge of the new BLESS Hotel Madrid.
I?m told that ?Etxeko? means home or homemade, in Basque. It?s a clue ...
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