Hi Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed one of the wonders of our city, "Sobrino de Botin". I'll tell you something, the restaurant's oven has worked without ever turning off since the place began operating, almost 300 years ago. It's been running for so long that if it were turned off, the stones in the oven would break as they cooled. In fact, during the pandemic lockdown, while the restaurant was closed, an employee came every day, with special permission, to light a fire and keep the oven warm.
i have no idea why the title says oldest in the world. This restaurant is only 300 years and thats nothing. The actual oldest restaurant is polish piwnica swidnicka opened in 1275
The wonderful thing about Spanish food is that it can be simple, sophisticated and unpretentious all at once. They appreciate the intrinsic qualities of the produce and meats and don't try and transform it too much. Even the vegetarian food is luscious. They celebrate the terroir and climate and have great table service.
Sadly the tend seems to be turning twards the small plates with lots of usless "flowers" I am seeing it at tradicional 3 generation farm restaurants, which used to have canalloni as there main reclame, and house wine from the region,
@@Juberri yeah we sadly had to adapt to that, due to all the tourists our tiny populated country gets..besides, there's a bit of cultural meaning to it
Variety and quality of the ingredients, are the key factors for Spanish cuisine. Apart from that, Spaniards love cooking and eating and the wine is superb.
I remember Andrew Zimmern covered this restaurant, at least ten years ago and the restaurant is still going strong, serving amazing cuisine for hundreds of years. Keeping the European tradition of meat perfection. Absolutely puts a smile to my face, another great Video Mark
This restaurant has been operating since before the country I live in Australia was founded in 1788. Mindblowing and the roast pig and baby eels looked amazing.
Seguro que a un japonés le encantaría comer angulas (anguilas-bebe). El sabor es delicioso. Es uno de los platos más elitistas y caros de la cocina española, tanto que incluso los españoles apenas las comemos. Sólo en celebraciones especiales y sólo en los mejores restaurantes. Si son frescas, pueden costar unos 3.000 €/kilo. Congeladas son algo más baratas.
That's the British version....Your country was founded before by Spaniards 200 years before. Australia comes from the Austrias. The kings of the Spanish empire at that time
Eating at Restaurante Botin has been one of my top dining experiences! I dined upstairs and had a multi course dinner including the roasted suckling pig and the best gazpacho as well. Afterwards I went to a flamenco show and finished the evening with churros and the thickest hot chocolate ever. Madrid did not disappoint! Thanks for bringing back this wonderful memory.
We lived in Madrid, before we moved to Kuala Lumpur and we have such good memories of the city, the people and the FOOD over there. Every day is a feast for the taste buds in Madrid. But I feel ashamed to say, we never went to Botin….. We did however have amazing cochinillo asado, the roasted suckling pig and the other lamb version, the lechazo asado, the most iconic dishes in the area. And the wines….. ❤
It’s hard to have a restaurant open for 3 years. You become an icon if they get to see 30 years, but 300? It becomes a world destination, a culinary wonder. Love this place!
Es increíble lo que han hecho con la gastronomía española los profesionales que se han dedicado a ello los últimos 30-40 años. Son top 1 mundial por algo.
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks that Madrid is of a stunning beauty! You'll often hear other cities and areas in Spain being mentioned and praised, but hardly ever Madrid. I just managed to watch the video to the end, and, the deserts, oh my god, I'd be rolling myself in it, if I could.
@@MarkWiens I lived in Spain for a couple of years, so I managed to visit Madrid several times. Thank you for sharing your amazing food experience there.
Madrid and the Spanish lifestyle grows on you. None of this sitting around and watching the boob tube endlessly like we do here in the states. And there is so much to see and do. Yes I have been there twice and the people are dead honest. How do I know??? The first time we were there my wife left her purse in the taxi. We were leaving next day and were in a panic. We went to the concierge at our hotel on the Gran Via and told them to call the taxi company and they laughed and said which one we have hundredes, OMG. We were cooked. Ten minutes later we get a call that the cabbie is downstairs with her purse!!! He saw it and immediately came over to our hotel. He would not take any money !!!! We has to literally force a 20 Euro note into his hand. Story two. We were on our way to a cooking class. It seemed to take a bit. We paid the cabbie and he said that he turned off the meter so as not to charge us extra, when he made a wrong turn. GPS problem. What more can i say. They have our hearts. Embrace them like we did.
This man let me have glimpses of places and foods which I may never witness in my entire lifetime. Really those old wine bottles gave me goosebumps. Was kind of a time traveling for me. Thank you Mark 🙂 🙂 Lots of Love from India ❤️❤️
True, also, even if I can come, I may not be able to experience the same thing. For example, he can get access to see behind the scene of this restaurant and I think that wine cellar is not open for public either.
Did you catch the part @7:45 where the chef flipping the roast pig tells Mark's that he is a subscriber to his show? There are a lot of us scattered all throughout the world (over 9 million) and it's great to enjoy the many foods and cuisine of the world thanks to Mark's energy and determination.
@@thirdtres He is probably Filipino. We have a lot of traditional Spanish restaurants that have heritage recipes like conchinillo (roast suckling pig) so its not surprising for a Filipino chef to be in a Spanish restaurant Although the ones i see here usually cover the extremeties (ears, nose, legs) with foil to keep from burning. I wonder how this one kept it from doing that
I am from the north of Spain and have never visited that restaurant...Perhaps some day I will...I live in the USA...Thank you Mark for delighting us with the best and most amazing traditions of Spain...
Mark I am so impressed with your channel, many people are. This is the most perfect food channel ever, you are so nice, your descriptions of the food; everything is on point and we all hope to see you carry on this journey. Also can’t believe you run 3 channels at once and there all doing fantastic. Absolutely insane RUclipsr, and most warm hearted and down to earth person on this platform.
@@MarkWiens I just discovered your channel too - the best beef from Spain was a sight to behold. You're a true connoisseur of life. Keep doing what you're doing!!
The most interesting culinary experience can happen anywhere in a road of Northern Spain. Just stop by where the locals eat and you can have a menu of the day (Menu del dia) for 10 to 15 dollars that will blow your mind. Everything is fresh and there is not any of the processed foods that we are so used to in the States.
@@ignacioheredia9599 Si vas a Covadonga vas al Repilado, en Ribadesella vete al Volante, ya en Arriondas vas a Casa Marcial con Nacho Manzano mas caro pero impresionante, sigues en Villamayor al Benidorm (Antes de LLegar a Infiesto) y antes de llegar a Villamayor desviate a la carretera hacia Colunga, sigues las indicaciones hasta el Palacio de Cutre, mas caro pero el sitio, las vistas y la comida son impresionantes. Su jefe de cocina se llama Rafa, dile que Luis el de California te mando alli. Espero que te gusten mis recomendaciones. Tengo una casino a 3 kilometros de Villamayor.
@@luismigoya1011 me has despertado las ganas de volver a Asturias y eso que hace una semana que he regresado de unas largas vacaciones.¡ Inmensas gracias! Pd: le he hecho una captura para no olvidarlo. Supongo que nos vemos en el casino, Señor Migoya.
@@juanantonio3487 Por eso a dicho "can" y no "will"... otra costumbre muy española es ser criticón sin venir a cuento, a que sí? Tocahuevos que somos... :D
Mark!! I was the tall Asian girl who said hi in front of the restaurant! Thanks for taking a pic with me! The food there was amazing, and let me tell you a funny story: one of the waiters who took our check at the end of the night gave my family my share of the food for free 🤣!
never been to Spain or Europe but Spain looks a lot like the Middle East , especially the south , especially the palm trees and the architecture and some of the small towns and buildings
...and expensive taste!😉🤣👌👍🍷...such a poignant sense of humor!💃...actually only 3 things total over $300.00...🍾🍾...and the anguilas🤔...all of them Jeffrey's choice!...🤣👌👍absolutely love his t-shirt!🥰
I had the privilege to eat at Botin’s 20 years ago. The garlic shrimp were amazing! I still have the plate I bought there hanging on my wall. Such a great memory.
A friend and I went to Botin last year and absolutely loved it. It’s a once in a lifetime experience. We didn’t get the baby eels because we were on a budget but loved watching you eat them.
@@dmac7403 I don't want to sound rude, but how can you say that they didn't miss much as they didn't get the eels? Even if you personally don't like eel, it doesn't mean, that they wouldn't like it. It's a matter of taste and preferences, you know... I don't personally like oysters for example, but I'm not telling anyone, that they don't miss much if they're not ordering them in a restaurant, because who am I to tell, if they would enjoy of them or not.
@@micarone Like I said my opinion is they didn't miss anything and out of all of the friends ,high school, college,work,and I was a line cook I've never heard any of them rave over eel or have yet to ever be served it out any of their homes or any cookout I've ever been so I'd say not getting a bite of eel wasn't a travesty or missing out ,also let's think about the comment they didn't order it if it was so good would of been order first not on the wish I'd of Andrew Zimmermaned it since I was in Spain have a nice day clown , we're all aloud to have opinions not just your self ,you do know opinions are like a.h we all have one .
@@dmac7403 Well... To be exact, you didn't say "in my opinion" in your original comment. You only said "You didn't miss much". Not "You didn't miss much, in my opinion." Hence the difference... And as far as I can understand, they didn't order the eels just because they were pricey and they were on a budget. Not because they wouldn't been liking them.
I love how Jeffrey is the food historian of the team. He adds context to restaurants and food making the experience a lot more interesting. I’d love to take a college lecture with him one day ❤❤❤
I have enjoyed watching your videos. We are older and will never get to go to the places you go to, so it is nice that we can enjoy and it is like we are there with you
That seating downstairs, the whole tour of the restaurant, just amazing!! This is definitely the type of place too where its great to go with Jeffrey. Man what a day! Awesome video homie.
What a beautiful country . One location really a gem and would love to see . They also have some beautiful Architecture as well as some yummy food , history and the people.. Enjoy!!! Food looks amazing :)
My family had a restaurant business for nearly 30 years. It’s an amazing business. You meet so many great customers who become friends. I miss them all many times. I can’t imagine business 300 years old. Wow.
🇪🇸 hands down have some of the best food of of all time. They have definitely influenced the 🌎, especially Latin America with their food!! Got mad love for Madrid. Great city!!
Ate there about 10 years ago, the restaurant exceeded its history and hype. Not living on it’s past history. Of course it is popular with the tourists but is not a tourist trap. They also prepare a sucking lamb that is also amazing too. We had one order of the pork and lamb. If I remember correctly the baby eels cost around 100 euros 10 years ago. They are so rare and such a delicacy that I’ve seen places make fake eels like they make the fake crabmeat.
Went to Botin on Friday. Loved it. We had the pig but my favourite though was the lamb. So flavourful. Also really enjoyed their cheesecake for dessert
This is one of your most fascinating videos to date Mark! wow 🙏 The kitchen in this place looks so ancient, and the vibe in the dining room seems so special. Also, it's a crime how delicious the suckling pig and eel both look, even through my little phone screen. The crispy pig skin, the flavor that's oozing out... Criminal I say!
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
Hello! Mark This has to be one of my favorites thus far because of the history and watching you and Jeffrey enjoy and really project the Love and taste of the food! If I ever travel that far, this would be my first place of travel. Thank you!
Just to be clear here. Baby eels, angulas in Spanish is one of the world's most coveted delicacies and costs in Spain anywhere between 1000 and 2000 euros per kilo retail price depending on season, origin and quality and quantity of produce. Great choice of wines also (Kudos to Jeffrey) and surprised to see Botín makes little profit over them compared to their retail price. Welcome to Spain!
Mark and Jeffrey together is dangerous, they make me want to get up and run to Spain without planning or saving. I need to be there now!!!! I love their facial expressions after tasting the food. I have to check out Jeffrey channel. Marks chin through out the whole Spain series, let’s you know the food is amazing.
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
I’ve had the honor of eating here a few times with my father as a child and now as an adult. Everything on the menu is to die for especially the cochinillo (my daughters began to cry at this moment)
Great video which gives us visualization and clue of how dining may have been at the past in Spanish culture.Mark you will always be the best food culture vlogger.Greetings from Nairobi Kenya.
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
This man let me have glimpses of places and foods which I may never witness in my entire lifetime. Really those old wine bottles gave me goosebumps. Was kind of a time traveling for me. Thank you Mark Lots of Love from India ️️
Wonderful video of Casa Botin. Many heads of states and historical personages had enjoyed dining there, but even more interesting, perhaps, is that the great artist, Francisco de Goya worked as a waiter at Botin while awaiting entrance to the Academy of Fine Arts.
I have had the wonderful pleasure of eating at this restaurant and yes the food was totally amazing. My mouth is watering watching this video. I want to go back there and eat again very soon .
Bro a restaurant like that is legendary. Like they say, if it ain't broken don't fix it. They perfected their menu and will keep making the same great tasting food for as long as they are around. Have to add this place on my bucket list for sure!
Mark really brings something different to his channel, he actually really goes a long way to produce great videos with a large variety of amazing food and nice places. Love watching, stay safe, look forward to the next one. Cheers.
Thank you Mark for sharing this experience it is so informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed it since I’ll never will get to see this in my life. Love it.
Wow amazing place and cooking style is authentic. 300 years old 😱. Lots of legends had meals over there. Great video Mark. Big fan of your work! ❤️❤️❤️
I was at ristorante botin last week - best callos madrid style i've tasted and that ever famous cochinillo was so yummy! - cheers from montreal canada!
I really envy your ability to consume copious amounts of food. I wish I could handle the amount of food you so well digest. But I do live vicariously through you. Spain has delicious food and an amazing culture. I'd just love to go there
Damn, I was in Madrid 3 days ago, I wish I'd seen this video before 😅 That pig looks beautiful ! Spanish roasted suckling pig is definitely on my bucket list !
El mejor sitio para comer cochinillo es en Segovia. Una pequeña ciudad cerca de Madrid que alberga el castillo en el que, según dicen, se inspiró Disney para dibujar su castillo.
Mark, enjoying your Spain series and the gastronomy of the finer dining experiences there are to enjoy. If you ever make it to the UK, you might want to check out Le Manoir Au Quat' Saisons (Raymond Blanc), The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal), Le Gavroche (Michel Roux Jnr), and many others to choose from, at all kinds of levels and styles.
When Mark was born, he didn't cry, he said, '' ho woww" Legend has it that one day Mark will eat a meal so good, he will lean all the way out of the frame. I love how this dude is always smiling 😂 it tricks me into being happy for some reason Try to go to Iceland or the North pole next time. something diferent! ruclips.net/video/F3rfrKaduo4/видео.html
Hi Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed one of the wonders of our city, "Sobrino de Botin". I'll tell you something, the restaurant's oven has worked without ever turning off since the place began operating, almost 300 years ago. It's been running for so long that if it were turned off, the stones in the oven would break as they cooled. In fact, during the pandemic lockdown, while the restaurant was closed, an employee came every day, with special permission, to light a fire and keep the oven warm.
Why would they cook in night also..sorry if I am too silly
@@srilakshminaidu They dont cook, they just leave the oven on, I think
i have no idea why the title says oldest in the world. This restaurant is only 300 years and thats nothing. The actual oldest restaurant is polish piwnica swidnicka opened in 1275
@@korni934 Oldest restaurant in SPAIN.
@@bearclaw007 the title says the oldest restaurant, not the oldest in spain
The wonderful thing about Spanish food is that it can be simple, sophisticated and unpretentious all at once. They appreciate the intrinsic qualities of the produce and meats and don't try and transform it too much. Even the vegetarian food is luscious. They celebrate the terroir and climate and have great table service.
That's exactly as you describe it. The secret of Spanish food is based on the quality of their produce.
Sadly the tend seems to be turning twards the small plates with lots of usless "flowers" I am seeing it at tradicional 3 generation farm restaurants, which used to have canalloni as there main reclame, and house wine from the region,
@@Juberri yeah we sadly had to adapt to that, due to all the tourists our tiny populated country gets..besides, there's a bit of cultural meaning to it
Variety and quality of the ingredients, are the key factors for Spanish cuisine. Apart from that, Spaniards love cooking and eating and the wine is superb.
Amen.
I remember Andrew Zimmern covered this restaurant, at least ten years ago and the restaurant is still going strong, serving amazing cuisine for hundreds of years. Keeping the European tradition of meat perfection. Absolutely puts a smile to my face, another great Video Mark
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This restaurant has been operating since before the country I live in Australia was founded in 1788. Mindblowing and the roast pig and baby eels looked amazing.
Seguro que a un japonés le encantaría comer angulas (anguilas-bebe). El sabor es delicioso. Es uno de los platos más elitistas y caros de la cocina española, tanto que incluso los españoles apenas las comemos. Sólo en celebraciones especiales y sólo en los mejores restaurantes. Si son frescas, pueden costar unos 3.000 €/kilo. Congeladas son algo más baratas.
meanwhile polish restaurant polish piwnica swidnicka opened in 1275
That's the British version....Your country was founded before by Spaniards 200 years before. Australia comes from the Austrias. The kings of the Spanish empire at that time
is not eels is gulas
@@korni934 el primer restaurante fue Francés que se pueda llamar restaurante, el más antiguo del mundo es Botín.
Eating at Restaurante Botin has been one of my top dining experiences! I dined upstairs and had a multi course dinner including the roasted suckling pig and the best gazpacho as well. Afterwards I went to a flamenco show and finished the evening with churros and the thickest hot chocolate ever. Madrid did not disappoint! Thanks for bringing back this wonderful memory.
Sounds like your fantasy. You know you didn't
Flamenco? In Madrid?
@RodrigoUFsi, probablemente junto con jerez y Sevilla el mejor flamenco de España
We lived in Madrid, before we moved to Kuala Lumpur and we have such good memories of the city, the people and the FOOD over there. Every day is a feast for the taste buds in Madrid. But I feel ashamed to say, we never went to Botin….. We did however have amazing cochinillo asado, the roasted suckling pig and the other lamb version, the lechazo asado, the most iconic dishes in the area. And the wines….. ❤
Wow 300 years!! I watched Anthony Bourdain in this place. Mark Weins you is amazing!! Kisses from Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 Spain is a wonderful country!
Yes dear Spain is wonderful 😁😁😁
It’s hard to have a restaurant open for 3 years. You become an icon if they get to see 30 years, but 300? It becomes a world destination, a culinary wonder. Love this place!
122€ for sea snake damn
@mr. B, and for that TINY, TINY plate!!!😲😳😵😍😭
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This is the best video made at restaurante botin so far on the internet.... Mark your details, explanations are awesome....
Es increíble lo que han hecho con la gastronomía española los profesionales que se han dedicado a ello los últimos 30-40 años. Son top 1 mundial por algo.
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who thinks that Madrid is of a stunning beauty! You'll often hear other cities and areas in Spain being mentioned and praised, but hardly ever Madrid. I just managed to watch the video to the end, and, the deserts, oh my god, I'd be rolling myself in it, if I could.
Thank you very much Domi, glad you enjoyed Madrid too!
@@MarkWiens I lived in Spain for a couple of years, so I managed to visit Madrid several times. Thank you for sharing your amazing food experience there.
? Madrid is known for its beauty
you and a multi million tourists a year
Madrid and the Spanish lifestyle grows on you. None of this sitting around and watching the boob tube endlessly like we do here in the states. And there is so much to see and do. Yes I have been there twice and the people are dead honest. How do I know??? The first time we were there my wife left her purse in the taxi. We were leaving next day and were in a panic. We went to the concierge at our hotel on the Gran Via and told them to call the taxi company and they laughed and said which one we have hundredes, OMG. We were cooked. Ten minutes later we get a call that the cabbie is downstairs with her purse!!! He saw it and immediately came over to our hotel. He would not take any money !!!! We has to literally force a 20 Euro note into his hand. Story two. We were on our way to a cooking class. It seemed to take a bit. We paid the cabbie and he said that he turned off the meter so as not to charge us extra, when he made a wrong turn. GPS problem. What more can i say. They have our hearts. Embrace them like we did.
This man let me have glimpses of places and foods which I may never witness in my entire lifetime. Really those old wine bottles gave me goosebumps. Was kind of a time traveling for me. Thank you Mark 🙂 🙂 Lots of Love from India ❤️❤️
To think that those bottles survived two world wars and any disturbances is amazing. This is not just a place to eat, this place is history.
@@iamdew In addition to Spain's civil wars.
@@iamdew Spain did not take part in any of the two world wars
@조성현 Eating Seonghyeon I’m in America and I’m eating Korean
True, also, even if I can come, I may not be able to experience the same thing. For example, he can get access to see behind the scene of this restaurant and I think that wine cellar is not open for public either.
As a Madrilenian I love to see tourists like you enjoying Madrid. I hope you had a good time!!
I ate here 2 years ago in vacation and I had no idea of the history of this place until right now
spain, italy, france... Top 3 of the Europe countries i wanna visit just for the WINE and FOOD culture....
Try Croatia too
Albania too 🙌🇦🇱
I hit all 3 of those on a Mediterranean trip, Spain and Italy had amazing food, but France was a disappointment
Yeah me too!
I'm with you brother
The roast lamb at Sobrino de Botín is out of this world. This restaurant is a true Spanish gem :)
Did you catch the part @7:45 where the chef flipping the roast pig tells Mark's that he is a subscriber to his show? There are a lot of us scattered all throughout the world (over 9 million) and it's great to enjoy the many foods and cuisine of the world thanks to Mark's energy and determination.
Thank you Dwayne, and without all of your amazing support, would never be able to do this.
he doesn't looks like a Spaniard. looks like Asian
@@thirdtres He is probably Filipino. We have a lot of traditional Spanish restaurants that have heritage recipes like conchinillo (roast suckling pig) so its not surprising for a Filipino chef to be in a Spanish restaurant
Although the ones i see here usually cover the extremeties (ears, nose, legs) with foil to keep from burning. I wonder how this one kept it from doing that
@@thirdtreshe’s Filipino
@dwaynecoy1871 The chef is not spanish, but latinamerican or asian.
I am from the north of Spain and have never visited that restaurant...Perhaps some day I will...I live in the USA...Thank you Mark for delighting us with the best and most amazing traditions of Spain...
Mark I am so impressed with your channel, many people are. This is the most perfect food channel ever, you are so nice, your descriptions of the food; everything is on point and we all hope to see you carry on this journey. Also can’t believe you run 3 channels at once and there all doing fantastic. Absolutely insane RUclipsr, and most warm hearted and down to earth person on this platform.
@@Yeolde777 You're a clown
Thank you so much, really appreciate your kind words and support.
@@MarkWiens I just discovered your channel too - the best beef from Spain was a sight to behold. You're a true connoisseur of life. Keep doing what you're doing!!
His reactions are disgusting..
@@sandrosarunic9486 he's overdoing it so much IMO
The most interesting culinary experience can happen anywhere in a road of Northern Spain. Just stop by where the locals eat and you can have a menu of the day (Menu del dia) for 10 to 15 dollars that will blow your mind. Everything is fresh and there is not any of the processed foods that we are so used to in the States.
Depende de donde vayas, honestamente
Hombre! Ya que lo cuentas dinos el nombre, que quiero conocerlo en mi siguiente viaje huyendo del calor del verano.
@@ignacioheredia9599 Si vas a Covadonga vas al Repilado, en Ribadesella vete al Volante, ya en Arriondas vas a Casa Marcial con Nacho Manzano mas caro pero impresionante, sigues en Villamayor al Benidorm (Antes de LLegar a Infiesto) y antes de llegar a Villamayor desviate a la carretera hacia Colunga, sigues las indicaciones hasta el Palacio de Cutre, mas caro pero el sitio, las vistas y la comida son impresionantes. Su jefe de cocina se llama Rafa, dile que Luis el de California te mando alli. Espero que te gusten mis recomendaciones. Tengo una casino a 3 kilometros de Villamayor.
@@luismigoya1011 me has despertado las ganas de volver a Asturias y eso que hace una semana que he regresado de unas largas vacaciones.¡ Inmensas gracias!
Pd: le he hecho una captura para no olvidarlo. Supongo que nos vemos en el casino, Señor Migoya.
@@juanantonio3487 Por eso a dicho "can" y no "will"... otra costumbre muy española es ser criticón sin venir a cuento, a que sí? Tocahuevos que somos... :D
It's great seeing you guys enjoying the food of our great country. Your happy faces really tell everything! Come back anytime!
Mark!! I was the tall Asian girl who said hi in front of the restaurant! Thanks for taking a pic with me! The food there was amazing, and let me tell you a funny story: one of the waiters who took our check at the end of the night gave my family my share of the food for free 🤣!
Great story, man I wish I was there.. I’m also tall, tall people never get enough stuff
no way🤣
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So cool to hear that, great to meet you a few weeks ago!
Good to see Jeffrey collabing with Mark. He has a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable.
never been to Spain or Europe but Spain looks a lot like the Middle East , especially the south , especially the palm trees and the architecture and some of the small towns and buildings
@@sinabagherisarvestani8924 a big part of Spain was under the domination of muslims for some times.
...and expensive taste!😉🤣👌👍🍷...such a poignant sense of humor!💃...actually only 3 things total over $300.00...🍾🍾...and the anguilas🤔...all of them Jeffrey's choice!...🤣👌👍absolutely love his t-shirt!🥰
I had the privilege to eat at Botin’s
20 years ago. The garlic shrimp were amazing! I still have the plate I bought there hanging on my wall. Such a great memory.
Oh my goodness! I truly miss Madrid. When it comes to food, I would say Spain is great.
I had visited Sobrino Botin while I was in Madrid a few weeks ago and had a fantastic experience! Really enjoyed watching you enjoy it as well Mark
I LOVE Spain!!! Looking forward to this series!
Awesome Dave, what up man!
My favorite city! I’m so excited that you visited this restaurant. It’s wonderful!
A friend and I went to Botin last year and absolutely loved it. It’s a once in a lifetime experience. We didn’t get the baby eels because we were on a budget but loved watching you eat them.
get a second job, drive uber
@@dmac7403 I don't want to sound rude, but how can you say that they didn't miss much as they didn't get the eels?
Even if you personally don't like eel, it doesn't mean, that they wouldn't like it. It's a matter of taste and preferences, you know...
I don't personally like oysters for example, but I'm not telling anyone, that they don't miss much if they're not ordering them in a restaurant, because who am I to tell, if they would enjoy of them or not.
Great to hear that Susan, really an amazing restaurant. Eels were delicious, but very pricey.
@@micarone Like I said my opinion is they didn't miss anything and out of all of the friends ,high school, college,work,and I was a line cook I've never heard any of them rave over eel or have yet to ever be served it out any of their homes or any cookout I've ever been so I'd say not getting a bite of eel wasn't a travesty or missing out ,also let's think about the comment they didn't order it if it was so good would of been order first not on the wish I'd of Andrew Zimmermaned it since I was in Spain have a nice day clown , we're all aloud to have opinions not just your self ,you do know opinions are like a.h we all have one .
@@dmac7403 Well... To be exact, you didn't say "in my opinion" in your original comment. You only said "You didn't miss much".
Not "You didn't miss much, in my opinion."
Hence the difference...
And as far as I can understand, they didn't order the eels just because they were pricey and they were on a budget.
Not because they wouldn't been liking them.
I love how Jeffrey is the food historian of the team. He adds context to restaurants and food making the experience a lot more interesting. I’d love to take a college lecture with him one day ❤❤❤
I have enjoyed watching your videos. We are older and will never get to go to the places you go to, so it is nice that we can enjoy and it is like we are there with you
That seating downstairs, the whole tour of the restaurant, just amazing!! This is definitely the type of place too where its great to go with Jeffrey. Man what a day! Awesome video homie.
We missed you Joel!
What a beautiful country . One location really a gem and would love to see . They also have some beautiful Architecture as well as some yummy food , history and the people.. Enjoy!!! Food looks amazing :)
My family had a restaurant business for nearly 30 years. It’s an amazing business. You meet so many great customers who become friends. I miss them all many times. I can’t imagine business 300 years old. Wow.
Watching you two eat makes smile and appreciate different foods and culture.
Thank you!😍
Me encanta ver a la gente disfrutar de la comida, es algo tan primitivo y ancestral, a la vez que placentero. 👍😋
You’re the best, Mark. I truly admire your channel. You’ve taught me so much.
What an amazing journey thru time! Thank you for bringing us along once again, Mark!
🇪🇸 hands down have some of the best food of of all time. They have definitely influenced the 🌎, especially Latin America with their food!! Got mad love for Madrid. Great city!!
Hispanoamérica
Ate there about 10 years ago, the restaurant exceeded its history and hype. Not living on it’s past history. Of course it is popular with the tourists but is not a tourist trap. They also prepare a sucking lamb that is also amazing too. We had one order of the pork and lamb. If I remember correctly the baby eels cost around 100 euros 10 years ago. They are so rare and such a delicacy that I’ve seen places make fake eels like they make the fake crabmeat.
Went to Botin on Friday. Loved it. We had the pig but my favourite though was the lamb. So flavourful. Also really enjoyed their cheesecake for dessert
This is one of your most fascinating videos to date Mark! wow 🙏 The kitchen in this place looks so ancient, and the vibe in the dining room seems so special. Also, it's a crime how delicious the suckling pig and eel both look, even through my little phone screen. The crispy pig skin, the flavor that's oozing out... Criminal I say!
Thank you very much, really appreciate your amazing support!
the chef there is my kabayan...
@@MarkWiens oh hi Mark!
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
Yes. Fascinating.
Just like going back in time❗️
Hi Mark !!!! Thank You So Much for Going to MY CITY → MADRID ! I Have Been in This Restaurant So Many Times in My Life ! THANK YOU AGAIN !
Hello! Mark This has to be one of my favorites thus far because of the history and watching you and Jeffrey enjoy and really project the Love and taste of the food! If I ever travel that far, this would be my first place of travel. Thank you!
We loved it and so will you...😍
Omg! The chef cooking the pig is Filipino! Super proud!
*WOW...The oldest restaurant...That's an awesome experience...Thanks for sharing it with us* ✨☺✨
well done Mark with this series of your food exploration! You made me fall in love with Spain!
Just to be clear here. Baby eels, angulas in Spanish is one of the world's most coveted delicacies and costs in Spain anywhere between 1000 and 2000 euros per kilo retail price depending on season, origin and quality and quantity of produce. Great choice of wines also (Kudos to Jeffrey) and surprised to see Botín makes little profit over them compared to their retail price. Welcome to Spain!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE FAST FOOD IN UMUAHIA?
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Not without reason though, adult eels can also be considered pretty high end/luxury food
Son Angulas, las gulas es otra cosa que no se parece nada y que cuestan 5€, por algo será 😅
@@Tech_Diamond001una buena liebre, son rápidas, corren que se matan 😅😂😂😂
I love Spain! So glad you are back!
Mark and Jeffrey together is dangerous, they make me want to get up and run to Spain without planning or saving. I need to be there now!!!! I love their facial expressions after tasting the food. I have to check out Jeffrey channel.
Marks chin through out the whole Spain series, let’s you know the food is amazing.
I love SPANISH FOOD O my gosh the way Mark eats it makes my full belly hungry
this would be so much fun
@@mueslii8189 I smell jealousy
@@mueslii8189 Look at your comment and you'll understand why!😡
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
Eats like an animal, enjoys
I love seeing the expression of both of you after every bites. I hope i will make it into Spain one day. 🇲🇾
Spain rocks....thank you!!!!
Mark, it’s great to see my city featuring in one of your videos! I hope you enjoyed your time here! 🙌🏻
every parts of Spain are amazing bro, wish i could go there one day!
Esos madrileños que se nos sienta! 👍
I’ve had the honor of eating here a few times with my father as a child and now as an adult. Everything on the menu is to die for especially the cochinillo (my daughters began to cry at this moment)
Thank you so much, glad this brings back great memories for you and your family.
You're always a joy to watch your videos my friend. The way you enjoy food is one of a kind. Keep making those delicious videos.
What a Great video Mark!! The food looked absolutely delicious!!! I certainly hope there is more to come in Spain! Thank you ❤️
Great video which gives us visualization and clue of how dining may have been at the past in Spanish culture.Mark you will always be the best food culture vlogger.Greetings from Nairobi Kenya.
Thank you so much Jeff, really appreciate your support!
@@MarkWiens You are welcome Mark👌💯
I love Jeffrey. He is very passionate about food. His big fried platter video with Mark is one of the videos that I occasionally search and watch.
I love it that Mark shows different delicious cuisines from all over the world through his videos! What a delight!
I've eaten at "Sobrino de Botín" and it is AMAAAAZING. Can't wait to get back. Thanks Mark!
Increíble la gastronomía española 👈
Salute to the Filipino chefs of Botin! ❤
Mabuhay to our Kababayan chefs!
FIiipinos are Masters of the Cochinillo 👏👏👏
Thank you for showing our spanish gastronomy with this passion!
For sure the wine hit Mark in this video 🤣
Thank you very much Alvaro!
no mms xD
Surely it must be morally reprehensible and feel wrong to order and indulge in suckling pig to even the most casual of meat eaters. A very young piglet just born into this world, snatched away from its mother while still feeding from her nipples, to be slaughtered for human consumption. Think about that, now change the piglet to a baby...Shame on you Mark! You have no compassion, empathy or morals! 😡
@@gearoidt6761 if you dont like it, better for us. There is more baby pig to share . Regards!
@@WenceslaoWensel I feel sorry for you. A little contempt but mostly pity.
This man let me have glimpses of places and foods which I may never witness in my entire lifetime. Really those old wine bottles gave me goosebumps. Was kind of a time traveling for me. Thank you Mark Lots of Love from India ️️
Wonderful video of Casa Botin. Many heads of states and historical personages had enjoyed dining there, but even more interesting, perhaps, is that the great artist, Francisco de Goya worked as a waiter at Botin while awaiting entrance to the Academy of Fine Arts.
I have had the wonderful pleasure of eating at this restaurant and yes the food was totally amazing. My mouth is watering watching this video. I want to go back there and eat again very soon .
Been a long time, Mark, nice to have you back, I always enjoy the variety of food menus you present to us
Wow, that is incredible. Just amazing place. Would love to eat there, 300 years old. The history. Great video mark!
It’s very expensive eat there, befor the food was better, but now many tourists go there, is not the same 😅
Makes my mouth water! Awesome history! Thanks for sharing! This is bucket list material for me.
Bro a restaurant like that is legendary. Like they say, if it ain't broken don't fix it. They perfected their menu and will keep making the same great tasting food for as long as they are around. Have to add this place on my bucket list for sure!
Amazing Mark. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your 👍 uploads brother!
The flame in the oven has never gone out. Much like our appetite for great food and culture. Thanks Mark for bringing this history to us ❤️
Mark really brings something different to his channel, he actually really goes a long way to produce great videos with a large variety of amazing food and nice places. Love watching, stay safe, look forward to the next one. Cheers.
That very mind blowing from a time standpoint! Very amazing history and food from the looks of it!
That part of the restaurant dates from 1590 as Luis mentioned. Amazing 😻
How could anyone watch that video and not want to dine there???
Looks incredible.
I'VE NEVER SEEN A PERSON LIKE YOU... WHO ENJOYING THE FOOD A LOT WHILE EATING 💞 LOVE FROM KERALA🌴🌴
Mark I started my bucket list after watching this video to eat at Botin! Wow!!
Thank you Mark for sharing this experience it is so informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed it since I’ll never will get to see this in my life. Love it.
I love it too 😊
WOW Spain is 🏆🏆🏆 I have Spanish blood but I’m from Guam🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺 proud Chamorro
Saludos,cierto Guam pertenecío a España .
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La comida española es la mejor!!
Wow amazing place and cooking style is authentic. 300 years old 😱. Lots of legends had meals over there. Great video Mark. Big fan of your work! ❤️❤️❤️
My great-great grandfather ate at this restaurant. Can't wait to try it myself. Looks incredible.
How you know?
@@juanantonio3487 Family chronicles.
This is now on my bucket list of food tours! Awesome!!!
I was at ristorante botin last week - best callos madrid style i've tasted and that ever famous cochinillo was so yummy! - cheers from montreal canada!
I lived in Seville awhile but travelled a little. Madrid is beautiful.
I ALWAYS WANTED TO SEE SPAIN AND SAMPLE THERE CUISINE. IM OF MEXICAN DECENT. AND I LOVE SPANISH FOOD . Bon appetite 🍷
I really envy your ability to consume copious amounts of food. I wish I could handle the amount of food you so well digest. But I do live vicariously through you. Spain has delicious food and an amazing culture. I'd just love to go there
Love love love this restaurant. The food is delicious and the staff and service is outstanding!!
Hello Mark. Hope the weekend is going well. The great food. The vibes... Enjoy... Friends n family. .❤️🐞
Estos 2 señores son la HOSTIA!!! VIVA ESPAÑA y gente como Ustedes humildes se les ve que aprovechan hasta la última pieza y salsa...como de debe ser.
Damn, I was in Madrid 3 days ago, I wish I'd seen this video before 😅
That pig looks beautiful ! Spanish roasted suckling pig is definitely on my bucket list !
El mejor sitio para comer cochinillo es en Segovia. Una pequeña ciudad cerca de Madrid que alberga el castillo en el que, según dicen, se inspiró Disney para dibujar su castillo.
Don't wait another 3 years to return to this your second home Spain 🤗
@@josejose5059Disney castle is in Germany. Is the Neuschwanstein castle. Just to let you know
@@bildis923probablemente sea así, pero intenté ver el Alcázar de Segovia y verá que es también muy sugerente
Mark, enjoying your Spain series and the gastronomy of the finer dining experiences there are to enjoy. If you ever make it to the UK, you might want to check out Le Manoir Au Quat' Saisons (Raymond Blanc), The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal), Le Gavroche (Michel Roux Jnr), and many others to choose from, at all kinds of levels and styles.
Thanks Mark. I saw this video and it literally made me want to go visit Spain to eat at the Cave restaurant.
Super video Mark 😀
Mark back to traveling around the world!!! Love to see it! Keep going, Mark!!!
Hi Mark! Its good to see you in Madrid. Food and place looks amazing... You should make a video of bars and their "tapas"
Hahaha hahaha lollz sounds funny though.
Ate there with my wife in 2009 and it was amazing. They took us into the kitchen to see the pigs cooking and into that wine cellar. It was amazing.
I grew up in Spain. I remember the plaza and the restaurant. I have dual citizenship. Lived in Spain twice.
When Mark was born, he didn't cry, he said, '' ho woww"
Legend has it that one day Mark will eat a meal so good, he will lean all the way out of the frame.
I love how this dude is always smiling 😂 it tricks me into being happy for some reason
Try to go to Iceland or the North pole next time. something diferent! ruclips.net/video/F3rfrKaduo4/видео.html
Pathetic
Yesssssss! 😂😂😂
Really appreciate it, thank you Don!
Yes, I've lived in Madrid at Puerta del Sol, this was one of my favorite places, superb!!