Overview
- The downtown Palo Alto restaurant received less than 24 hours’ notice, canceled reservations, and readied its 180-seat space.
- Staff phones were collected and floor-to-ceiling windows were covered to prevent location leaks during the private event.
- A ribbon-tied “Benito Edition” menu showcased best sellers including paella, jamón Ibérico, dry-aged rib eye, tuna tartare, and saquets de crema.
- The artist arrived with security, kept a low profile, and personally greeted every staff member before departing.
- Macarena revealed the party in a Sunday Instagram post that called it “something iconic,” as owners described the guests as gracious and humble.