Taaahhhhpas. Yum.
Consistency is underrated. How many times have you enjoyed a restaurant once, and gone back only to be disappointed? Cava is constant. Fresh, tasty ingredients, nice ambiance, attentive staff - everytime. It's a great little neighbourhood gem.
If you're an appetizer person, then you love Tapas. Cava's menu choices balance classic spanish food with the North American palate.
Some of my favorites include the yummy Avocado Pinchos (little bites), Pineapple and Jicama Salad, Serrano Ham, Papas Fritas (french fries cooked with sage & rosemary, accompanied with a biting paprika mayo).
The latest meal there they offered a Bean/Tarragon/Chevre/Cilantro/Shallot concoction that tip-toed on my palate.
It is a little noisy as it fills up, but not enough to drown out the intimate conversation with your date.