can fabes

Its been already more than 3 years since we had our debut visiting a 3-michelin-stars restaurant.

So, this is a post about an old experience... as we do not know when we will have the chance to up-date our impressions.

santi santamaria's place in sant celoni (barcelona's surroundings) is a wonderful ancient cellar with modern interior. the ambient stands for the exclusiveness of the proposal. it is contemporary, luxurious and silent.

maybe the absence of music is intended to let you concentrate on what you eat...

in santamaria's case being contemporary doesn't mean being subversive. the chef's approach is quite classical in relation to techniques and presentation, letting products be the protagonists.

we had the tasting menu (fall season 2005) and after 3 years, the course we remember the most is the whole roasted wild duck, carved and presented in front of us, which was our choice from other possibilities as main course.

but, before the duck, a lot had happened. 

appetizers were great snacks that put us in the mood for what was coming.

we also recall a truffle broth. the broth was served hot in a earth-ware cup, with truffle shavings on its lid. the vapor released the truffle's aroma before it was mixed in the broth. 

there was more, mainly seafood.

and after the duck, cheese car was superb.

dessert was not remarkable, as we recall, petit-fours on the other hand... amazing.

regarding service, it was coherent with the concept, meaning, very attentive and professional.

a bit old-fashioned, though (with waitresses wearing male suits).

it was truly expensive, but worth every penny.

hopefully, it won't take too long before we can repeat the experience... The bill is a "once in a life-time" kind...

restaurante Can Fabes - San Joan 6, Sant Celoni, Catalunya, España