Steal tartar with crispy potato and parmesan
Neither a pub for drinks nor a joint for after parties: Madrid's Movida has returned in the form of a restaurant. Thus, with the rhythm in the head of the mythical song of Future Radio and under some luminous signs with the tuned letter, one enters this restaurant, located on the ground floor of the new ** Hotel Axel de Madrid **, and which is the first opening of the consolidated and prolific Iglesias Group (Tickets, Bodega 1900, Espai Kru…) outside Barcelona.
For an event of such magnitude, they have opted for a whole cultural tribute to its new host city, and what better way to dedicate it to the most transgressive decade of all: 80's years.
The light of 'Eusebio Confectionery', part of the decoration of the premises
Bright colors, illuminated signs, vinyl and, of course, mannequins . An aesthetic irremediably reminiscent of the Almodovar movies , to the video clips of Alaska and the Pegamoids and to the extravagances of Witch Breakdown . But with a lot of style and without shrillness.
It is divided into several spaces, separated by the hotel's entrance hall: on one side, the coffee bar , open from breakfast to afterwork drinks and, on the other, the restaurant itself , with tables on the sides and a central rectangular bar where the kitchen team puts the finishing touches on the dishes. In addition, this space has continuity in three more rooms, to enjoy in a private format (or crazy, as the case may be).
The kitchen, where magic happens!
But 'the mannequins' is not only a beautiful face very well achieved, but also the kitchen is his great strong point . In front of the kitchen is the chef Pedro Gallego Gallego (who has worked under the orders of Sergi Arola, Alberto Chicote and even Gordom Ramsey himself), with the creative advice of two haute cuisine masters such as Miguel Estrada and Robert Gelonch, linked to the projects of the Adrià brothers. Three names that, in addition to being a plus, are all a guarantee that here you eat very well.
Cod loin on eggplant cream and pil pil sauce
Together they have moved that creative spirit, traditional and at the same time transgressive from the eighties aesthetic to the menu: dishes and tapas very well thought out to share and that, to get even more into this 'movida', they are presented in the **experimental tableware of the Piñero Workshop**.
from about spherical gordal olives served on a Madelman still Thai sea bass ceviche over one giant fish head.
Spherical gordal olives
Plus? Delicious ham croquettes with chicken stew, some genuine Massiel bravas potatoes with light alioli foam , a reimagined squid sandwich with black bread, kimchi mayonnaise and pickles , a tremendous rice with duck and gorgonzola or a portion of Iberian suckling pig confit with tamarind sauce and Creole potato . And these are just a few mentions, because there is much more in this letter. But the best thing is to try it and judge for yourself.
And it is that here what reigns is the law of desire , yes, in the purest Almodovarian style. Perhaps that is why one leaves with a very good feeling of What have I done to deserve this!
Thai sea bass ceviche
Patatas bravas with light aioli foam
WHY GO
Because It is the first time that the Movida eats , with a touch of traditional and traditional nostalgia, but yes, in a creative version, which is why we are already in the 21st century.
And it can be done at all hours, not just during lunch and dinner times. Here you can also come to the vermouth time , to drink at the bar and in traditional format from some preserves to some marinated anchovies with chamaca and basil caviar , nail pork rinds with corn powder or some Papa Luci Bom , with vinegar and sweet paprika from La Vera, to name a few of its tapas.
Guacamole with prawns, creole sauce and tortilla chips
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
It will open its doors soon Lost bullet , a concept of underground bar which will be located on the ground floor of the hotel, with an aesthetic in the purest style of an urban cave. Cocktails, snacks and music to put rhythm and flavor at the most rogue afterwork hour... although we still have to wait to see it and experience it.
What is already open is the hotel Skybar, located on the roof, with views of the rooftops of Madrid and a swimming pool to cool off whenever the weather allows it. Indeed, Anyone can access it, without having to stay at the hotel.
IN DATA
Address: Atocha Street, 49 (Hotel Axel)
Telephone: 910883383
Schedule: Bar from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Restaurant: lunch from 1pm to 4pm and dinner from 8pm to 11pm (Sunday to Thursday) and from 8pm to midnight (Friday and Saturday)
Half price : €35
Squid sandwich with kimchi mayo
The eighties bar is waiting for you