Seattlest: The Spanish Are Coming! And Other Restaurant News From Belltown

Simonian

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:38:40 -0800

That's actually a good point, now that I think about it. When I lived in San Francisco in the early 90's I seem to remember multiple tapas places opening. At least one of them -- Esperpento -- is still there, last I checked.

Audrey

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:58:04 -0800

Tapas are big when the economy is bad. It's an indicator!

Simonian

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:24:37 -0800

As I've commented before: what, MORE tapas?

bilco

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:21:03 -0800

Understand it's not the same, but it does come from an animal, no?? BTW marianolozano - what's your opinion of the tasty Spanish Table version of whatever they call they're stunningly good pig product sandwich?

marianolozano

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:41:56 -0800

Well, for those who ask about jamón and ham... it's not the same. Jamón is not cooked it's just kept into salt for several months in the mountains. There is a big industry about that in Spain from centuries and it's very difficult to get jamón anywhere in the world. The prosciutto is pretty close but it's not the same, when you taste jamón... let me know if taste same :-) Enjoy! (yes, I'm from Spain...)

jessejb

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:32:34 -0800

Woohoo! More food I cant afford! Youll have to pry my $5 bottomless pasta at Two Bells from my cold dead hands.

ronaldholden

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:12 -0800

Commenter #1: the outrageously priced jamon appetizer is actually on the (regular) Dinner page, but it's tagged "vegetarian" -- not a particularly encouraging sign, IMO. Restaurants that don't proof their websites probably don't pay a lot of attention to other details. Remember that these are all Wash DC prices, however.

bilco

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:40:06 -0800

Come on, a veggie paella for $30 too rich for your blood? Typical DC prices, I hope they understand everyone here isn't dining on a gov't sponsored expense account.

mattwright

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:34:03 -0800

Er.. prices seem rather high for the food if you ask me. Harvest Vine is cheaper.

MvB

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:56:30 -0800

That's what it meant in the film Jamón Jamón all right.

bilco

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:53:36 -0800

Hmmm. Checked out their website, 'cause it sounded intriguing. The title that comes up when you click on dinner menu is 'Vegetarian Dinner Menu 2008'. Okay, I'll bite. 1st item - a 32$ appetizer (!?!!) Jamón Ibérico. Mi español no es buena, pero ISN'T JAMON F'in HAM??