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While there are more than
After the unfortunate passing of Santamaría,
3,000 places to eat in Madrid, it’s
Velasco has continued to develop a menu each
still amazing to see the number of Michelin stars distributed throughout
season with a clear multicultural emphasis that
the Spanish capital. Chefs developing menus and restaurants at this
represents the cultures that have converged in
level are the very reason Spanish cuisine continues to expand globally,
Madrid.
becoming more appreciated by an international audience.
“Santceloni is an elegant and stylish dining
There are many culinary excursions are waiting to be explored
throughout the entire city, making a centrally-located hotel imperative
to experiencing the true Madrid. Hesperia Madrid is at the center
of the action providing a sophisticated and chic place to call home
while visiting this exciting city. Not just a stylish hotel for visitors, but
also an ideal meeting place for locals, Hesperia Madrid offers a unique
experience with great harmony,” described
Velasco. The entire team collaborates each
night to continue the traditions and standards
established by Chef Santamaría, as they “respect raw materials, give importance to local
produce and use techniques in the kitchen
service, while maintaining authenticity as the
selection of restaurants and
standard.”
bars to satisfy almost any
desire.
Striving to delight both locals and international
tourists, Velasco’s all-time favorite dish is his
When only the best will do,
the ultimate culinary destination when in Madrid
is Santceloni – the shining
Michelin star of Hesperia
Madrid. The history of this
restaurant
stimulating
is
as
almost
the
as
food
served by Chef Óscar Velasco
and his team each night.
Opened in 2001 with Santi
Santamaría leading the way as one of the country’s most famous
chefs and owner of Can Fabes, Santceloni earned its first Michelin
star within a year, followed by a second in 2003. Since then, the
restaurant continues to wow guests each night with beautifully
inventive cuisine.
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Segovia-style roast suckling pig (from the region
where he was raised), and a seasonal favorite is
the restaurant’s famous artichoke, celeriac and
black truffle with ham and rye juice.