at a wall but other than that very nice and creative food.   I’m not the biggest fan of Everest but who can deny the food is at least very good to excellent.   Never been to, but I've heard good things also about...

While I've never been, a logical side-trip to San Sebastian is Bilboa. I've heard mixed reviews of the Berasategui-line-supervised restaurant there, though.

I haven’t been to Las Ramblas yet but I want to go very badly! In fact, when I saw Arpa’s menu it made me think of Las Ramblas. I've got to get there and soon! You know, now that y’all mention it I've never been...

Have you considered El Raco con Fabes? Easier to get resvs & many feel equal or better (but not as cutting-edge) than El Bulli. I've only been to El Raco, so can’t do further comparisions, but others can...

that were not only very tasty, but appropriately priced and unique in flavor. I started with the Royal Palm Dates which consisted of almond stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. This appetizer was absolutely delicious. There were five...

local Waitrose and, in keeping with Spanish conservas tradition, they were pretty good. I've only been to El Faro once and we stuck to tapas. Enjoyed everything apart from the tuna tartar which was badly overseasoned. Croquetas...

conventional for an important meal. Having said that, I give Trio my very highest recommendation. My meal there was fantastic, the most memorable I’ve ever had, and I’ll definitely be back soon. Link:...

. Just straightforward, simple good food/wine value. I've pulled many suggestions from the board, but many lean more towards “haute cusine” — am thinking of trying Guy Savoy one night just to get some of that...

I spent Presidents day weekend in Madrid, Carousing w/pals. Here are the details of my lost weekend. Friday Afternoon we met up @ the food market on c/Lagasca in Salamanca. Inside there’s a little bar w/a back room. I've...

, not better. The Cheeseboard in Berkeley had a very good cabrales a while ago but I've found it pretty rare to find an authentically good spanish cheese over here. Still, a good place to go looking if she’s cheese-jonesing....

, the homemade rolls (partially baked), Jamon Iberico, some delicious olive oil, sofrito, etc. And paella pans. They’re going to do some construction soon and install a patio so that customers can try wines and some of the...

. Although tables might be available on the other days as well. To make reservations, please call the above numbers Friday – Wednesday after 1pm. Please remember, you need RESERVATIONS to come in. We look forward to seeing you...

Say with you will about Yelp, they've put together a mini-restaurant week in July. —- 7 days. 15 restaurants. 3 courses. $25 per person. For one week only, some of the Valley’s finest restaurants will offer a special $25...

there has a zen-like grace to his technique and they are lighter and crunchier than I've found elsewhere.

of the tomato and parmigiano flavors were outstanding, and worked marvelously well together. It was one of the better amuses I've ever had. The first course of the tasting menu was a crabmeat salad, which was equally phenomenal....