NYC Guide: Boqueria
Spanish tapas are one of my favorite types of cuisine and Boqueria NYC serves up some good dishes so I had to add it to our NYC Guide. With locations all over the city, Boqueria is a great low key spot for larger group gatherings. I like the family style servings and experiencing what’s on the menu with everyone at the table. Recently, I met up with extended family at the Upper East Side location of Boqueria. Overall the dishes were tasty but they tended to be over salted and not exactly exceptional. That being said, I think it’s a fun spot to share some tapas and drinks with reasonable accommodation for larger parties.
DÁTILES CON BEICON
Dates stuffed with almonds and Valdeón blue cheese, wrapped in bacon
JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA
GAMBAS AL AJILLO
Shrimp, garlic, brandy, lobster reduction, and Guindilla pepper in olive oil
CROQUETAS CREMOSAS
Creamy croquettes; three each of mushroom and Serrano ham
PAELLA DE MARISCOS
Bomba rice, monkfish, sepia, squid, shrimp, clams, mussels, saffron, salsa verde
ALBÓNDIGAS
Colorado lamb meatballs, tomato sauce, sheep’s milk cheese, basil
PULPO A LA PLANCHA
Grilled octopus, fennel, smoked pimentón, Picual olive oil mashed potatoes
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA
Traditional Spanish omelet of organic eggs, confit potatoes, Spanish onions
ENSALADA DE TOMATES
Heirloom tomatoes, candied Marcona almonds, red onions, anchovy vinaigrette
ESCALIVADA
Fire roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, labneh yogurt, fresh herbs and olive oil, served with flatbread
CATALAN FARMER'S BREAKFAST
Chorizo, hanger steak, "Patata Caliu", escalivada, fried egg, pan con tomate, salsa verde allioli
