Barack Obama, Steven Spielberg And Bruce Springsteen Surprise Staff At Barcelona Restaurant
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Mr Spielberg and Mr Obama were in the city to attend a Springsteen concert along with the former first lady Michelle Obama.
Former US President Barack Obama, along with film director Steven Spielberg and singer Bruce Springsteen, surprised the staff members at a Barcelona restaurant, as per a report in The Guardian.
The employees at Amar restaurant in Barcelona were left in shock on Thursday night as the trio walked in. Chef Rafa Zafra claimed that renowned Spanish-American restaurant Jose Andres had recommended the restaurant to them.
"They came recommended by José Andrés, who has a very close relationship with Obama," Mr Zafra told a radio station Cadena SER, as per the outlet. The chef stated that Mr Andres had informed the 44th President of the US that a reservation at the restaurant was essential. He further added that a reservation was just hours prior to their visit.
"Jose Andres called me and told me that it was a very important table, but that we should please not say anything. And of course, I began to investigate and saw that Obama was coming, that Bruce had a concert.." Mr Zafra told Cadena SER, as per the outlet.
