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| - Late lunch, began with pumpkin bisque, served hot with wonderful chewy bread on a cold rainy day paired well with Fuzelo Vinho Verde, a crisp house Portuguese white at 11%. Bar service was prompt and attentive.
After a leisurely passage of time in the old -world South side Pitts ambiance, the tapas and another glass were presented: Pulpo a la Gallega (potatoes and octopus) and, Piquillos Rellenos (peppers stuffed with raisins and nuts). Hey, I wanted to try something different: which leads me to my only "issue." Although the dishes were expertly prepared and wonderful (although this was my last attempt at trying to like octopus), I would have liked to have tried more: seafood stuffed mushrooms, pickled anchovies, etc. but the portion was huge! I was lucky to finish the two tapas I ordered! tapas in Spain are sold one at a time, the idea being to try a variety, not stuff yourself with just a couple! Maybe things are different in Portugal...
Regardless, I could not refuse Flan, which came with a nice scoop of caramel on the side. Very well done!
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