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| - I've been meaning to try this El Pintxo (pronounced Pincho) forever! Luckily we had a special guest from out of town who wanted to try something new. Without hesitation, we bolted out of the office to make it to our last minute reservation for 7pm. We warmly greeted by our host and proceeded to carefully studied a vast menu with 38 different types of pintxos and over 10 main platters to chose from - impressive!
Three words to describe the food: Bright, Bold and Basque! Octopus Carpaccio with vinaigrette, Yellow Beet Tartare with smoked salmon and feta cheese, Foie gras with caramelized onions, Chorizo and grilled Octopus on a bed of chick peas and lemony red onions, Grilled Prawns with garlic, Basque grilled Cod, Bison ribs with quinoa salad, Asturia Cassoulet, Gazpacho with strawberries and red bell peppers... surprisingly all these small plates do fill you up quite fast.
In business for 7 years, Chef Alexander Ortiz, Mexican of origin but trained in the great kitchens of Spain delivers an outstanding menu where fish, seafood and meats are layered with complex flavors, a simply prepared and so fresh. Do come and try it for yourself!
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