Small-plate menus still dominate the dining scene, but few can compete with Bocadillos , which has been on my Top 100 list since it opened nearly three years ago.
I was in love with it at the...
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Bocadillos, Clown Alley & St. Patrick's Tomfoolery
After my delightful brunch at Canteen, it was due time to catch up with my wine country afficionado and partner in crime, J-Anne. We also knew that this commemorative day would bring about much needed recognition for the bishop and patron saint who converted many a pagan to Christianity. Indeed, it is also a day to celebrate Bobby Flay, Frank McCourt, The Corrs, hurling, James Joyce, and Enya. We
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Bocadillos is everything I expect a trendy restaurant to be- eclectic but utilitarian decor, lots of people mingling around drinking but not eating. There's a big farmhouse communal table in the middle of the room to make things more casual, but it's still sleek and sophisticated.
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Two weeks or so ago, I had a very interesting night that started off with a great meal at Bocadillos, Gerald Hirigoyen's tapas bar. Considering it was a Friday night, it wasn't too crowded so we waited around at the bar for 10 minutes.
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I've always been a bit suspect of tapas, or even just small-plates, restaurants. With quick and simple analysis, it's clear that the margins at these places are impressive. Less ingredients, more dishes at growing prices, and social ordering generally add up to big bills. Five years ago, my suspicion is that restauranteurs licked that chops at the emerging fad, and rushed to open a number of ill-conceived venues. I've since realized that I fixated on this issue of concept and value mostly because I was rarely thoroughly impressed with the food and the overall experience. Granted, I've really enjoyed both Zarzuela, which serves...
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Like the tapas on the menu, Bocadillos is a casual spot meant to be enjoyed at any moment of the day or night for short or long stretches of time. Walls the color of red peppers, pale wood communal tables down the center and metal chairs each contribute something different to the mix: the walls, a cozy warmth; the tables, an invitation to share your food and your night; the chairs, a spare esthetic echoed by the simple fare. A no reservations policy encourages you to swing by whenever the mood strikes.
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I am of the opinion that Basque cuisine is some of the best in the world. In fact, I think the most interesting food you'll ever eat can be found in the border regions of Europe: France/Italy, Germany/France, Italy/Switzerland and, of course, France/Spain where the aforementioned Basque yumminess lives
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