My brother got us a reservation for the Chef's Menu at at Boqueria, so for our last family dinner in NYC, we indulged in a glorious feast of Spanish tapas:
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Tabla de Quesos y Embutidos: Manchego, Caña de Cabra, Jamón Serrano, Chorizo Ibérico, served with olives and pan con tomate
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Patatas Bravas: Crispy potatoes, salsa brava, pimentón, garlic allioli
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Croquetas de Setas: Creamy mushroom croquettes with truffle allioli
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Croquetas de Jamón: Creamy Jamón croquettes with quince purée
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Dátiles con Beicon: Bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese
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Brócoli con Ajo Blanco: Roasted broccoli, Marcona almond ajo blanco, sumac, raisins, and mint
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Bruselas con Chorizo: Brussels sprouts, Chorizo Palacios, lemon, and chives
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Gambas al Ajillo: Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, and Guindilla pepper in olive oil
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Paella de Mariscos: Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde
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Churros Clásicos: Traditional cinnamon-dusted fried dough with dulce de leche
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Indeed, an epic culinary journey to Spain and back. Standouts for me were the patatas bravas, the croquetas de setas, the gambas al ajillo, and the paella de mariscos. I guess this just begs the question: Why do I not eat more Spanish tapas?
Boqueria
260 W 40th St.
New York, NY 10018
(212) 255-6047
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