Boqueria opens second DC location in Penn Quarter
“The Penn Quarter restaurant has an open kitchen and a 12-seat chef’s table, a rotisserie for its spit-roasted suckling pigs, a 30-seat marble bar, sidewalk seating, and an all-Spanish wine list.”
“The Penn Quarter restaurant has an open kitchen and a 12-seat chef’s table, a rotisserie for its spit-roasted suckling pigs, a 30-seat marble bar, sidewalk seating, and an all-Spanish wine list.”
“Boqueria, which has four locations in New York, was founded by Georgetown graduate Yannde Rochefort. Displays of Spanish bottled vinegars and vegetables and a glossy red meat slicer welcome guests to the thick marbled 24-seat bar—the brand’s biggest yet—which will serve Shishito margaritas, exclusively Spanish wine, and lots of sherries and sangrias.”
“Tapas really aren’t the ideal cuisine for groups, but Boqueria takes the guesswork out of them. For $49 per person (plus tax, tip, and drinks) in groups up to 10 at this location, the table gets a selection of tapas, paella, and churros con chocolate.”
“[Boqueria] beverage director Kieran Chavez [offers] nonalcoholic cocktails that are made with Seedlip. Chavez created the “Winter Fix” ($12), which fuses chamomile tea with Seedlip Garden(a flavor infused with English peas, hay and fresh herbs) and winter citrus for a bright and refreshing taste, while the “Valencia Sunrise” ($12) mimics sangria with Seedlip Grove 42 (a citrus-infused flavor), orange-apricot marmalade, fresh lemon juice and cinnamon syrup.”
“Boqueria’s airy and bright Times Square location serves up a Spanish breakfast weekdays starting at a very early 6:30 a.m. Dishes such as tortilla Española; crispy shoestring potatoes, morcilla sausage, fried egg, kale, sour cream, and parsley salad; and churro waffles are on the menu alongside full coffee service.”
“Boqueria is a vivid, Barcelona style tapas bar, inspired by the vibe and great meals of the “Kioskos” at the famous food market “El Mercado de la Boqueria” in Barcelona.”
“The Shishito Margarita is influenced by Boqueria’s Spanish roots. The Barcelona-inspired tapas bar and restaurant fuses shishito pepper-infused classic Blanco tequila with fresh lime for a refreshing cocktail that is subtly spicy, but not overwhelming.”
“Sitting at the bar at Boqueria feels somewhat like a busy counter or bar experience in Seville or Madrid. Off in the corner is a leg of Jamón ibérico, and it’s one of the few places where to find Kas soda (a Spanish favorite).
By TAYLOR ANDREWS, Cosmopolitain
“This New York City restaurant’s Churro Sundae features four fresh churros, accompanied by vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles, toasted walnuts, whipped cream, and flaming (yes, flaming) sparklers.”