Welcome to the world’s only restaurant where flamenco shares the stage with a Michelin star; where John Lennon spent an entire night learning to play the flamenco guitar and where Ernest Hemingway spent many an enjoyable eve, writes Urban Nilmander. To step into the darkness at Corral de la Moreria in Madrid is to travel back in time and at the same time be part of an intense now. And to experience how Romani culture from India has become a national symbol for Spain .
Expectations lie like a fog in the dark premises. Expectations from the guests, expectations from the six artists who will bring the audience into the passion. And now the temple of the soul has received a Michelin star.
Passion on stage - Passion on a plate . In 1956, Manuel del Rey created his new restaurant, Corral de la Moreria in an old cattle stable. He created the concept of tablao flamenco and at first the people of Madrid had a hard time understanding what he wanted.
Flamenco was performed in rough premises, not accompanied by fine food . The concept soon became hip and trendy and attracted celebrities from all over the world. Ernest Hemingway frequented the establishment often.
In the hall hang photos of, among others, Bill Clinton, Mohammed Ali, Ronald Reagan, John F Kennedy, Pablo Picasso, and Marlon Brando. Not to mention all the royalty , football stars and myriad celebrities who have visited the restaurant over the years. “Me and my brother grew up with all these world stars around us.
For us .
