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We could see how paella
wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea--or rather briny mix of squid, octopus
and dry rice. If you do enjoy our chewy friends from the sea, then
this Spanish dish might just be your thing. But let's start from the
beginning with our little friends, tapas. Tapas, for those who don't
know, are kind of like meals in miniature. For some reason tapas are
trendy, despite their eerie similarity to something we used to call
appetizers. These are actually La Paella's strong suit in our opinion,
despite the namesake. We had the miniature meatballs, some fried calamari,
and something else that was perfectly complimented by a cold beer
or pitcher of Sangria (which always seems to induce a lot of vomiting
when consumed in large quantities). We decided to go with the seafood
paella (and not the pork infested bonanza), which seemed a bit dry
and lacking punch. Granted, this is the only place we've ever eaten
paella, but it seems like there should be just a bit more moisture
going on here. There could also be a few more squid rings and shrimp
in the sea of rice. The space itself is lit mostly with candles, and
is decorated in a rustic Spanish style. Unfortunately, the low ceilings
and hard surfaces make the place almost deafening, and the table of
drunks with their five pitchers of sangria are practically in your
lap, but the atmosphere is celebratory and fun, so it's cool with
us. [MF]
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