Small and cozy, white walled with wooden tables, small bar and bright vibrant paintings, the colors and flavors of Spain come alive.
Hard to believe, it was only in 2006 that iberico ham was allowed entry into the US? Unless you get your passport and leave the country, sometimes you'll never what your missing..
Well the days when Spain was on the peso are long gone and euro driven prices these days has brought an entry of tapas into the states.
Sangria and a variety of tapas is a must to kick off any special event.
The gazpacho soup, cold and cucumbery, makes for a great summer soup:
The polla al ajillo, shredded chicken stewed in garlic and wine makes for a great bite:
The patatas brava, a spicy sauce covered potatoes are chunky wedges coated in a spicy mayonaissy sauce:
For the spice averse, al
Ajillo, garlic coated potatoes also exists:
The choricito frito, a sauteed chorizo sausage packs a punchy chorizo punch:
The almejas a la mariners, steamed clams in a Spanish mariners sauce are hearty and flavorful:
Gambas a la Plancha, whole grilled shrimps... Delicious:
The mussel special, baby mussels baked in white wine and herbs... If the French were here, they'd throw in some pomme frittes!
Bacon wrapped dates, small and crisp, served with a berry flavored sauce:
The pinchitos morunos, lamb skewer cooked with diced bell pepper, saucy and fabulous for bread dipping:
The paella special of the day, mariscos (shrimp, clams, calamari) comes with a happy smiling host:
Costa brava, has some great tapas, a cozy an airy atmosphere, a select list on Spanish only wines... With flamenco Sunday's, costa brava is not to be missed..
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