Boqueria

REVIEW

October 6, 2009


CUISINE: Spanish, Tapas, Venezuelan
NEIGHBORHOOD: Soho

Photo: Eater.com


Soho’s Boqueria has all of the components necessary for an enjoyable and authentic tapas experience: a robust wine list, an offering of traditional dishes and seasonally-crafted specials, bars or booths depending on your preference, and an open kitchen. Our server knew intimate details of each and every dish we ordered, reflecting upon the contrast of flavors, and which dishes would pair nicely. He recommended a bottle of wine that perfectly suited our requests and tastes, and ultimately the food was flawlessly prepared and equally delicious. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on October 6, 2009 10:01am by Rachel Hochhauser | 0 comments





MERCAT

REVIEW

March 3, 2009


CUISINE: Spanish, Tapas, Wine Bar
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village, Greenwich Village, Noho

45 Bond St between Lafayette and Bowery

(p) 212-529-8600

 

(Patates Braves)

 

Monday morning I awoke, like the rest of Manhattan, to find a blizzard outside my window. The wind was howling, snow was accumulating, and the temperature was 16 degrees but felt like 2. At dinner time, the streets of NYC were empty, and so was Mercat. Upon entering I felt an immediate warmth, despite the high ceilings and almost overwhelming size of the space. The decor is sleek and clean, yet still homey thanks to exposed brick walls, low lighting, and dark wooden tables. While waiting for my friend, I ordered a glass of red wine, which was generous in both size and price ($13)...  

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 3, 2009 4:32pm by Jena Steinbach | 2 comments