| As film actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Chef Mario | | | | 5. Bar Stuzzichini |
| Batali are touring Spain seeking the best Spanish | | | | As the newest hot spot in the Flatiron District, Bar |
| tapas and seafood dishes as part of a new reality | | | | Stuzzichini has been packing them in all summer, and |
| television show, here in New York we don't even | | | | its long marble-topped bar is the perfect place to try |
| have to leave the city to experience this significant | | | | the bite-sized appetizers for which the restaurant |
| segment of the culinary culture of Spain. | | | | was named. |
| "Tapas," "small bites," "pintxo," "cichetti," and now | | | | At this Italian casual dining restaurant, stuzzichini are |
| "stuzzichini": no matter how you say it, New York is | | | | divided into five categories on the menu: Friti, |
| definitely in the throes of a love affair with small | | | | Verdure, Formaggi, Pesce and Salumi; individually, they |
| dishes, usually accompanied by a wine from the | | | | are priced at approximately $5.00 - $10.00, but order |
| appropriate region. Although the cost of these small | | | | plates of five choices for $22.00. Two of these and a |
| plates can add up quickly, especially while sitting at a | | | | dessert with a bottle or quartino from the all-Italian |
| bar with a best buddy, most tapas menus sport | | | | wine list and you've got a delicious meal for two. |
| combination plates, which often represent a great | | | | 6. Matador Bistro Latino |
| value. Share a couple of these and a bottle (or | | | | Contemporary Spanish and Latin cuisines mix with |
| carafe, quartino, mezzo, flight) and it's a great way | | | | Asian and Middle Eastern influences to create |
| to spend an evening. | | | | Matador's eclectic Tapas menu. Located on |
| Here are my suggestions for ten Tapas Bars and | | | | Greenwich Avenue in the West Village, Matador |
| Restaurants Deals in New York City: | | | | Bistro Latino is offering individual dishes ranging in |
| 1. Sangria 46 | | | | price from $3.00 to $9.00, but for real lovers of Latin |
| This Spanish newcomer is receiving raves from | | | | food, we recommend the Plato de Charcuteria y |
| theatergoers and neighborhood diners alike for its | | | | Queso, a mixed platter of meats, cheeses and olives, |
| authentic Spanish cuisine as well as its lovely | | | | for only $14.00. Stay for dinner and take 20% off |
| backyard garden. Choose from the extensive Tapas | | | | your food bill and enjoy a complimentary glass of |
| menu, or order from the Pre-theater menu, which | | | | Sangria with an exclusive offer from |
| features several choices, including Vegetable Paella, | | | | 7. Alta |
| Mussels Diablo, and Churasco (skirt steak). Three | | | | The all-Tapas menu is extensive and features |
| courses for $26.95 are served all day and evening. | | | | creative and unusual dishes. Bring some friends to |
| 2. Costa del Sol | | | | Greenwich Village, snag a table or a couple of bar |
| Taking its flavors from Northwest Spain's Galicia | | | | seats and share a bunch of the small plates, which |
| region, the menu at Costa del Sol is filled with true | | | | range in price from $3.00 for Marcona Almonds to |
| Spanish dishes. Fans may not be able to agree on | | | | $14.00 for Sauteed Fois Gras. A moderately priced |
| their favorites, which include Paella Valenciana with | | | | bottle of wine from Italy, Spain or France and a |
| Lobster, Bacalau (codfish) with Green Sauce and | | | | couple of desserts (don't miss the plate of five |
| Asparagus Puree, and the Madrid NY Sirloin and | | | | Spanish cheeses for $12.00) complete this relatively |
| Lobster Tail combination. | | | | inexpensive (and sabrosa!) meal. |
| But, most agree that being just on the fringe of the | | | | 8. Antique Garage |
| Theater District has saved this restaurant from the | | | | At this romantic Soho spot (Mercer St. bet. Grand |
| cliched themes of many of the more central theater | | | | & Broome St.), the culinary influences are |
| spots. The Tapas menu is also authentic and varied, | | | | described as French, Italian, Turkish and "modernized |
| and you can enjoy a great DiningFever deal of 15% | | | | Ottoman cuisine." The owners invite you to "fill your |
| off the entire check. | | | | table with several small plates from the Meze |
| 3. Sol y Sombra | | | | section," which features two combination platters: a |
| Fast becoming a neighborhood favorite, this Upper | | | | selection of meats and cheeses and a sampling of |
| West Side newcomer offers a large selection of | | | | meze including humus, tzatziki, eggplant salad, |
| tapas, both hot and cold, and authentic Spanish | | | | circassian chicken and borek, $24.00 per platter. |
| entrees as well. | | | | Sunday through Tuesday evenings, take 15% off |
| It's easy to design a great meal of small plates to | | | | with a DiningFever exclusive. |
| share, and many say the Pulpo a la Gallego | | | | 9. I Trulli Enoteca |
| (Galician-style Octopus), the Queso Manchego | | | | Adjacent to I Trulli Ristorante is its tiny offshoot, I |
| accompanied by raisin bread and sliced apples and the | | | | Trulli Enoteca. The small Enoteca menu features a |
| Codorniz En Escabeche (marinated quail presented | | | | well-chosen assortment of meats, cheeses, and |
| with mixed salad and roasted figs) keep them coming | | | | olives from Italy's Apulian region. Choose three |
| back for more. Enjoy this exclusive offer from | | | | ($18.00) or five ($24.00) and be sure to pair it with |
| DiningFever - 15% off entire check. | | | | one of several flights of three wines, ranging from |
| 4. Azafran | | | | $11.00 to $18.00. |
| Both international guests and neighborhood fans alike | | | | 10. La Bodeguita |
| have hailed Azafran and its ever-changing menu as | | | | Someday we'll be allowed to visit Cuba; until then, |
| one of New York's top Spanish restaurants. Drawing | | | | luckily, there's La Bodeguita! At this Cuban Tapas |
| inspiration from the many diverse culinary regions of | | | | Lounge in the Gramercy Park area, you can certainly |
| Spain, Azafran's specialties feature a unique brand of | | | | create a delicious feast from the extensive |
| authentic Tapas as well as upscale Spanish cuisine. | | | | assortment of Tapas, but try to save room for one |
| Enjoy Azafran's cool ambiance and outstanding food | | | | of La Bodeguita's authentic Cuban entrees, |
| and save up to 25% with DiningFever's exclusive | | | | complimented, of course, by a pitcher of Sangria or a |
| special offer. | | | | selection from the mostly Spanish wine list. |