Boqueria is a market place in Barcelona which is surrounded by restaurants and bars. Inspired by the market fresh food, Yann de Rochefort and Chef Partner Seamus Mullen opened Boqueria to present the cuisine of Spain in the form of tapas, media raciones and raciones. According to legend the tapas tradition began when the King of Castile Alfonso X ordered that taverns were not allowed to sell alcoholic beverages unless sold with a serving of food. Tapas or 'lid' in English were small plates that covered glasses of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages and helped in not getting the drinker drunk too quickly!
Boqueria has two locations, one is in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, NY and the other location is in Soho. Both are similarly designed- a bar section with tall tables and then further inside is the dining room equipped with an open kitchen, some communal tables and regular seating. The food is delicious, you must try the the charcuterie plate with Jamon Serrano and a cheese called La Serena, made from Merino sheep milk in La Serena, Spain. The pure sheep milk is curdled using a coagulant found in the pistils of artichoke (Cynara cardunculus). This ingredient lends a light bitterness to the otherwise slightly salty tasting cheese. It is aged for at least sixty days. Along with this plate try a slightly effervescent Rose from Txacoli, Spain, perfect for a summer afternoon or evening.
Boqueria Soho
171 Spring Street
New York, NY
Tel: 212 343 4255
open: every day noon to midnight
tapa: $ 6.00 plus
Raciones: $ 28.00 plus
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