I'm trying out some tapas and ceviches tonight. Which 5 or 6 of them sound good? I need something to go with the 01 Rieussec.

Flatbreads and Pizzas
Smoked Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Shrimp 12
Mascarpone, Figs, and Prosciutto 12
Pulled Pork with Caramelized Onions and Balsamico 10
Pesto Marinated Rotisserie Chicken with Parmigiano Reggiano 10


Tapas and Mezze
Golden Paella with Sea Scallop 7
Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes with Paula's Bocconcini 6
Lentils with Chorizo and Clams 8
Spiced Almonds, Marinated Olives, and Manchego 7
Chile Piquillo Relleno with Picadillo and Creamy Potatoes 9
Wood-Oven Pita Bread with 3 Dips:
Baba Ganouj, Portobello-Goat Cheese Hummus, and Cucumber Yogurt with Mint 6
Papas con Huevos Estrellados y Foie Gras
(Potatoes with "Crashed" Eggs and Foie Gras) 10
Duck Confit Empanada with Caramelized Apples and Cardamom 7
Figs and Jamon Serrano with Lavendar-Chile Honey 8
Bacalao Pil Pil 6
Wood-Oven Mussels Cusqueño 6
Roasted Quail with Dates and Goat Cheese 10
Pork, Lamb, and Duck "Baklava" 9
Flatbread stuffed with Spicy Lamb 9
Spanish Tortilla with Jamon Serrano and Bananas 7


Ceviches
Honduran Tuna with Coconut and Ginger 10
Seabass with Avocados and Tomatillos 12
Ecuadorian Shrimp with Orange and Popcorn 10
Hamachi with Agave Nectar and Guanabana 12
Sea Scallops Amarillo with Golden Tomatoes and Aji Mirasol 12
Bronzini with Fennel and Vanilla 10
Salmon Veracruzano with Green Olives and Capers 9
Lobster with Mango and Basil 19
Tasting of any Three Ceviches ($4 supplement for Lobster) 20
Tasting of any Six Ceviches ($4 supplement for Lobster) 35
Tasting of all Eight Ceviches ($4 supplement for Lobster) 48


Raw Bar
Shellfish Platter: 6 oysters, 6 shrimp, 6 clams, 1 lobster 55
Shellfish Platter: 12 oysters, 12 shrimp, 12 clams, 1 lobster 90
Oysters: ½ dozen or 1 dozen 15/30
Shrimp: ½ dozen or 1 dozen 10/20
Clams: ½ dozen or 1 dozen 8/16


Salads
Artichoke, Duck Bacon, and Fava Beans with Garlic Toast 6
Balsamic Roasted Portobellos with Shaved Fennel 7
Roasted Asparagus and French Bean Salad with Hazelnuts 6
Micro Arugula and Celery Salad with Parmigiano Reggiano 8


Dessert Tapas
Chicha Morada 4
Coconut Tapioca Pudding 4
Cava and Berries 4
Tres Chocolates 4
Banana Brulee Tostada 4
Key Lime Parfait 4

Lentils with Chorizo and Clams 8
Duck Confit Empanada with Caramelized Apples and Cardamom 7
Figs and Jamon Serrano with Lavendar-Chile Honey 8
Pork, Lamb, and Duck "Baklava" 9
Spanish Tortilla with Jamon Serrano and Bananas 7
Hamachi with Agave Nectar and Guanabana 12 <-- BTW, anyone know what guanabana is?
Honduran Tuna with Coconut and Ginger 10

Of course, you can't go wrong with oysters from the raw bar in February.

Poor you... I am having broiled chicken at my in-laws tonight

Most of these courses sound horrid to me as a match to a dessert wine like Rieussec (by the way I'd only get a glass if it comes from a freshly opened bottle or the pace and level of the restaurant is such that you think they are going through a bottle a night). I'd consider the Coconut Tapioca Pudding and Banana Brulee Tostada if I were you.

Lentils, chorizo, and clams with 2001 Rieussec? That's a nightmarish combination imo.

Oh yeah, I didn't even try to match the wine. Save it for after the meal.

That ceviche sounds really good. What is the name of that resaurant?

Stephan Pyles.

Ceviche is not my thing...

I love it. But I have only had the traditional preparation. How is the food at Stephan Pyles overall.

We did not order from the regular menu because nothing on it was of my interest.

Quote:

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guanabana

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Also Known As: Soursop, Guanabana, Corosol, Graviola, Nanqka, and Prickly custard apple.

"This delicious tropical fruit the interior flesh is white, with soft, cottony strands that contain many seeds. Flesh is tart, desirable for ices and ade drinks. It is an important fruit in Puerto Rico and other tropical American areas."

So many names and I haven't heard of any of them

I think I have seen them at the store though. I might try one if I can pick it up without hurting myself!

Thanks kpak!

The food had creativity and potential...but it was over cooked the night we were there. To answer you: No, I did not enjoy the food. Not saying that it won't be good for others on another night.