Checking internet during my days in Madrid I found that the oldest restaurant in the world is El Sobrino de Botin. So immediately I asked my friend Patty if she had been there, and her answer was that it was quite difficult to find a reservation there. So that wasn’t going to stop me, I went online to their site and after browsing a couple minutes I had booked a table.
The Place, Previously named Casa Botin now El Sobrino de Botin.
The Dinning Room
The place was established in 1725, originally named Casa Botin, inherit by Candido Remis (Nephew of Jean Botin) and renamed El Sobrino de Botin. Even Goya worked there as a dishwasher while waiting to get a place at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. I went for the scrambled eggs with black pudding and potatoes, a gazpacho, and to complete the meal their speciality roast suckling pig (Cochinillo). The food was impressive, really good and a perfect option to try typical Spanish food. I was expecting a tourist trap to be honest, couldn't be more wrong.
The Menu
Sangria
Gazpacho
Roast Suckling Pig
All this old situation reminds me the Seinfeld episode “The Frogger” when Elaine eats a $29000 cake from the 1937 wedding of King Edward VIII that Mr Peterman had in his refrigerator.
Mr. Peterman: Elaine, up until a few minutes ago, I was convinced I was on the receiving end of the oldest baker's grift in the books - The Enterman's Shim Sham. Until I remembered my security camera, which I installed to catch other Walter using my latrine.
Elaine: But, Mr. Peterman, I...
Mr. Peterman: Elaine, I have a question for you - is the item still with you?
Elaine: I guess so...
Mr. Peterman: Elaine, do you have any idea what happens to a butter-based frosting after sitting 60 years in a poorly ventilated English basement? I have a feeling that what you are about to go through is punishment enough. Dismissed.
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