Barcelona Tapas Restaurant Review
720 Dublin St. (Hampson St.) 
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New Orleans, LA 70118
504-861-9696 | Menu
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| When Xavier Laurentino decided to open his own tapas restaurant in uptown New Orleans, he wouldn't settle for a space someone else had designed. Instead, he took over a shuttered restaurant, and designed and built the interior himself. The result is a warmly lit, intimate establishment with Laurentino-crafted carved wood tables and chairs. Shrimp in olive oil, garlic and paprika; piquillo peppers stuffed with salmon pâté; and bombas, potato croquettes with spicy beef filling, are examples of the authentic Spanish cuisine. The chorizo in a sherry casserole is slightly addictive, as are the Mediterranean mussels. Laurentino created an appropriate wine list with a nice balance of light whites and substantial reds, including Spanish varieties that complement such hearty menu items as paella and rack of lamb. Finish with the "Sinful vanilla flan" for dessert. |
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