This Monday, January 30, 2023, King Felipe celebrated his 55th birthday, however, he brought forward his celebration and brought out his most romantic side to share with his wife, Queen Letizia.
The head of state, as well as the rest of the royal family of the Borbones, does not usually celebrate his birthday in a public way. However, several Spanish media have reported details of the King and Queen’s special outing.
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Dinner for King Felipe’s birthday
It has been reported that the King and Queen of Spain dined at a restaurant called ‘Ferretería’, located in Madrid, with a couple of friends. The portal Vanitatis has assured that the monarchs refused to sit in the most private part of the restaurant and have remained in view of those present enjoying their meal.
The couple of friends included dermatologist Pedro Jaén and his wife. In addition, the King and Queen were accompanied at all times by their group of escorts.
The people present at the restaurant recognized the royal couple, some even dared to greet them, the kings were pleased and responded happily to the other diners.
How much does it cost to eat at the restaurant where the kings dined?
The prestigious place where the kings of Spain dined has a gastronomic tradition, opened its doors in 2019 and specializes in Iberian products, tapas and traditional cuisine in general. It has been reviewed in the Michelin Guide.
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According to its website, the restaurant offers a varied price menu. Tasting a ham or cecina de León croquette costs 3 euros or a portion of Russian salad with tuna belly is 15 euros. The tasting of ham and its pairings is priced at 27 euros.
For its part, the dishes called “muy ferreteros” includes rejos with warm lime mayonnaise for 13 euros the ration and is the most economical. While the most expensive are the tartares, one of tuna with fried free-range egg and potato for 25 euros and the other is a Ferretero steak tartar with croissant toast, also at 25 euros.
Rice dishes are available from 22 euros, such as the one with mushroom broth and seasonal vegetables. Salads can vary between 15 and 18 euros.
The most expensive seafood dish is the cod cocochas in two textures with piparras and chives emulsion, which costs 37 euros. The most expensive dish on the menu is the beef chop (40 days) with grilled crystal peppers, priced at 65 euros.
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