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| - Holy hidden gem, Batman! I'm talking about both downtown Belmont and Luna Hombre here... Who knew Main Street Belmont was so stinking cute (after dinner we wandered into the adorable Belmont's Specialty Grocery and then the hoppin' Station Bike Shop/Bar) and that it's home to Luna Hombre, one of the best tapas and wine bars I've ever visited?
We arrived around 7pm on a Saturday night via Uber from Charlotte. It was a quick and easy ride up I-85 and only cost us about $25. Less than a DUI, folks! We needed a spot for 5 people and lucked out grabbing the last seats at the bar. The place is pretty small. Besides the bar seats, there are two window seats, a couple 4-tops in the back, and a long, communal table that probably seats 8-10. This is not the spot to come with a large group.
Bellied up to the bar, I started with a glass of sangria, on special for $5. It was tasty and a great segway into the bottles of red that followed. We ordered a couple tapas throughout the evening and every single bite was better than the last. First out of the gate was the spreadable salumi. I love a good 'nduja and this one did not disappoint. Then came the chicken mole, patatas, and Argentine mixed grill. Everything came out piping hot and was so full of flavor. Again, we loved every single bite! Our friends ordered the chocolate cake with strawberry sauce and were kind enough to share a few bites. It paired perfectly with the bottle of Petite Syrah we were drinking.
We will be back and often, I-85 be damned!
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