Tasty plates aplenty
Mom always told you to share. What better way than with a table full of flavorful dishes? Tapas—small plates of hot or cold appetizers, designed for sharing and available in endless tantalizing varieties—are perfect when paired with fruity libations and lively conversation.
Mom always told you to share. What better way than with a table full of flavorful dishes? Tapas—small plates of hot or cold appetizers, designed for sharing and available in endless tantalizing varieties—are perfect when paired with fruity libations and lively conversation. But where to get them in Bergen? At TAPAS DE ESPAÑA in Englewood (201-569-9999), you’ll find a whopping 40-plus options on the extensive tapas menu. Cheese lovers will adore the tablas de quesos platter, with manchego, cabrales and tetilla cheese, while meat fans llas estofadas(beef meatballs stewed in brandy sauce).
Spanish fare reigns at SEGOVIA RESTAURANT in Moonachie (201- 641-4266, www.segoviarestaurant.com). Favorites tapas include oysters on the half shell, marinated pork cubes and grilled Spanish sausage.
Enjoy more than a dozen types of tapas at the hip BLEND in Ridgewood (201-447-4343, www.blendbar.com). From rum shrimp to Kobe beef sliders to Serrano ham crostinis, creative offerings abound—and go down extra easy with a signature cocktail, such as the “Bergen Luxury” (Grey Goose, Chambord, pineapple juice and champagne).
