Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Sala 19 - Tapas

We're off to a good start at Sala 19 with some strong Sangria while sampling a variety of tapas they offer. As a start, we ordered the open face Magret de pato tosta: grilled sliced duck breast with balsamic vinegar, shallots, and a hint of soy. The duck was tenderly cooked, infused with balsamic vinegar and a touch of sweetness from the caremelized shallots.
Followed by the Alcachofas con jamon: artichokes from navarra sauteed with garlic and serrano ham. The artichoke flower develops into a large head with numerous triangular scales and only the small edible heart will be served onto our plate- yum! The finale, a grilled lamb chop. We waited for quite sometime for the chops to get served but I have to say it was worth the wait. The meaty lamb chops were perfectly grilled topped with salsa verde sauce. Salsa verde is a popular spanish sauce using parsley as the main ingredient for the vibrant green. The chops were so tasty that I was tempted to lick the dish clean but not in front of so many people.Gramercy: 35 W19th Street, NY (btw 5th & 6th Ave)

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