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Once again this year, the black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) becomes the undisputed protagonist of any culinary proposal. Considered the black diamond of gastronomy, this highly coveted product has the power to transform any dish into a true delight thanks to its intense aroma and unique flavor. For this reason, and following its commitment to the best seasonal product in its highest quality, Casa Felisa opens 2023 with a selection of dishes off the menu with this raw material as the cornerstone.
Thus, the restaurant headed by Antonio del Álamo offers until mid-February a tribute to the truffle through four exclusive dishes. First, the toast of jowl and truffle on glass bread, which, in the words of the chef himself, is “a delicate and delicious bite as well as crunchy thanks to the fusion of glass bread, made in a very special way, the jowl and the unmistakable aroma of the truffle”.
Next, a sirloin tartar with poached egg and black truffle, “a dish in which, to the power of flavors and nuances of a meat tartar, we add more creaminess with the poached egg and the delicate aroma of the truffle” says the chef. It will also be possible to taste an exquisite and soft truffle and foie lasagna with muslin, a thin sheet of wonton pasta inside which hides the foie mi-cuit, which melts slightly impregnating the pasta with flavor and, topped with a bath of toasted muslin and truffle, gives rise to a dish dedicated to the most demanding palates.
To finish, the union of land and sea materializes in a dish full of nuances: almond soup with scallops and black truffle. “Winter brings us this wonderful product and it would be unthinkable not to take advantage of it. The truffle confers a flavor and aroma to dishes that few raw materials can. That is why we, who fully trust in seasonal products, want to bring this prodigy of the earth to Casa Felisa’s visitors”, says Antonio del Álamo.
In the glass… and on the premises
To accompany these dishes, Casa Felisa’s liquid menu presents an ode to Madrid with craft beers and wines from Madrid, complemented by labels from other regions and international wines, with a total of more than 200 references, including reds, whites, rosés, fortified and sparkling wines. The restaurant also gives great prominence to the traditional Madrid aperitif, a unique moment in which you can taste a succulent variety of vermouths and cocktails inspired by classic creations that refer to historical moments in the capital.
As for the interior design, Casa Felisa is the work of the Antonio Obrador studio, which seeks to evoke a traditional atmosphere, deconstructing or reformulating the chulapo spirit. The color palette, which revolves around red, black and pastel yellow, can be seen in the velvet curtains, the pickling between the beams of the ceiling, the walls and the interior of the cupboards lined with Gustavian paintings. These cupboards contain objects that represent Felisa’s daily life, as well as the light boxes, one of the key points of the space, which show different illustrations related to Felisa’s life, as well as the most iconic corners of Madrid.