Laredo

In August 13th, 1993, in the midst of a summer plagued by drought, economic crisis and high interest rates, Paquita, mother of the Laredo family, lit the fires in the kitchen. Meanwhile, David and Miguel, filled with both apprehension and excitement, served their first draught beers with appetizers and typical dishes in the tiny premises with just a few small tables. Their focus has always been ingredients of the finest quality. And they knew exactly how to do it. They had to be in Mercamadrid (the largest fresh food market in Madrid) at 5am to source only the finest products. They became renowned in Madrid for the scarlet prawns and white shrimp they served, in addition to their carefully selected wine cellar. By 2003, the Laredo brothers’ Mitulo had won its place among the best despite the fact that the bar, restaurant, kitchen and store room took up only 60m2. Finding other premises was essential.