Last night I got together with a bunch of friends for our monthly dinner. This month's dinner was at a tapas joint in the Flatiron area -- Sala One Nine. A buzzing energy of conversation, wafting scents of yummy food hit you as you walk through the door.
Sala One Nine features standard tapas fare but it's done quite well! My gauge on tapas restaurants is always by the Tortilla Espanola or the Spanish potato, onion, and egg omelette. Here at Sala One Nine, it is delish! Savory, filling, and warming. Other notable dishes are : the goat cheese croquettes with sauteed onions and drizzled with honey (a crowd favorite!); their pulpo and potato dish and although I don't eat meat, my dining companions all loved the bacon wrapped dates. They also have a few open faced sandwiches, the Spanish version of a bruschetta or a tartine. Here they are called toasts -- the portobello mushroom, sauteed shallot and garlic cream one was delish as was, again according to my dining companions, the duck toast.
Overall, traditional tapas fare with a twist in a lively and entertaining setting! Good for out of town guests and fun group dinners!
Sala One-Nine
35 west 19th street
NYC
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