27 Mix offers fusion cuisine that blends influences from Southwest, Italian and Asian traditions. The restaurant offers a fully stocked bar and wine list in addition to accommodations for parties and groups.
Catas is a hot new restaurant/tapas lounge in the Ironbound section of Newark. The restaurant is very spacious and elegantly set with plenty of seating. The dinner menu features selections such as Paella Valenciana, whole grilled fish and grilled rib-eye, to name a few. On Thursdays starting at 10pm, a DJ will have you dancing the night away and Catas offers bottle service and drink specials throughout the evening. Happy hour is Mon - Fri, 4pm - 6pm. Proper attire is required at all times.
Chef-owner Deborah Hansen spent eight years in Spain before returning home to Boston and opening Taberna De Haro in 1998. Offering tapas and more than 230 wines, this Brookline eatery feels more like an excursion to Madrid than a local dining spot. Ms. Hansen's goal is to emulate the Spanish near obsession with food. To achieve this end, she returns to Madrid yearly for research. The restaurant, which includes indoor and outdoor seating, has house specialities such as Black paella (made with actual squid ink) and braised oxtail, and is a seven time Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence winner.
Born and raised in the small fishing port village of Vigo, Spain, La Camelia owner Antonio Alvarez spent his childhood years enjoying the culinary talents of both his mother and grandmother. When he opened his restaurant in 1984, Alvarez determined that the cuisine and atmosphere at La Camelia was going to be distinctive.
"We serve the food of Spain," Alvarez explains. "Not to be confused with Spanish-American or Mexican dishes."
Authentic recipes from Spain include appetizers such as Pulpo de Galicia and Croquetas de Bacalao, and entrees like Conchas de Mar y Tierra or Terrera al Jerez. There are also exquisitely prepared daily specials which promise to delight the taste buds of any food enthusiast. The interior and exterior of La Camelia is elegant, old-world and exceedingly warm.
Forno's is known for its lobster and shrimp dishes, pork chops and veal, and dozens of Spanish appetizers. With its fresh juices, sorbets and desserts, Forno's invites a welcoming atmosphere. It has weekly buffets, catering services and hosts private parties.
