58 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM paella paradise macarenarestaurant.com lamps were also a requirement for us,” Elizabeth says as she points them out. “We wanted to tap into those old living rooms in Spanish homes back in the 1940s and 1950s.” Despite those vintage touches, the place undeniably has contemporary Macarena is named after a neighborhood in Seville. Fun fact: Seville is also the birthplace of flamenco dancing. flair. From the colossal chandeliers, spiky and golden like huge heads of wheat, to the sleek, sophisticated bar, there’s nothing dusty about this decor. “We wanted some sort of urban feeling. A restaurant that could be in Madrid—or Barcelona, which is more cool and underground,” Elizabeth says. There’s one area where both chefs are always in agreement: they’re big fans of each other’s work. “I like what others do better,” declares Sergio. Toni wholeheartedly agrees, adding, “I love your cooking, maybe because I didn’t make it.” {food coloring}
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