| rev:text
| - Came here with the Hubster for a pre-concert meal.
We had visited Barcelona last year and have had tapas on the brain since. Service was very friendly. Turns out our server is from Barcelona! She helped us navigate the menu (with my non-dairyness) and gave some recommendations.
The Food:
To start, soft, crusty bread that was warm and so pillowy. It was served with a garlic tomato sauce that the Hubster would have eaten with a spoon if not for his sense of propriety.
PAPAS BRAVAS - a staple. The server said these were Barcelona style, and they were very similar to what we had on our trip. A+
CALAMARES A LA ROMANA - good crunch, a bit of chew, good sauce
CHAMPIÑONES AL AJILLO - I'm a big lover of cooked mushrooms and these were fantastic. The sauce was perfect for that bread.
SOLOMILLO CON TRES SALSAS - Beautifully beefy steak and great sauces. The parsley was like a punch to the face (in a good way). The Romesco was mellow and excellent. I think the mustard had cream, so I didn't try it.
DATILES CON BEICON Y ALMENDRAS - Sweet, savoury, smoky, bacony... what's not to like? I might try making these at home.
We were too early for the Flamenco show, but I caught a peek of them practicing in the studio below. Looked intense.
A really great date spot, and a wonderful way to eat a bit of everything. In the end, we were stuffed with great food and Spanish wine/beer.
|