Spanish/Tapas

The latest addition the the burgeoning “food mecca across the bridge” – Trinity Groves – comes from Driftwood‘s Omar Flores and team. This is Casa Rubia:

Omar Flores has created a delicious menu featuring “Modern Spanish and Catalan inspired” offerings. Cody Sharp is sous chef.

^ Exec Chef Omar Flores with a Tasting Embutidó Plate featuring Jamon Iberico de Bellota.

Casa Rubia offers and all Spanish wine list, with a number of selections by the glass.

^Aceitunas -  Arbequina Olives Confit, Orange, Herbs, Garlic

^Erizos -  Sea Urchin, Rustic Bread, Quail Yolk, Iberico Lardo

^  Croquetas de Bacalao Piperade, Aceitunas, Pimenton Honey

^Boquerones -  Anchovies, Olive Oil, Fennel, Pickled Shallots

^Setas – Maitake Mushroms, Quince, Duck Egg, Idiazabal,Soft Herbs

^ Alcachofas – Crispy Artichokes, Meyer Lemon, Fresno Chile,Mojama, Saffron Aoili

^ Codorniz – Texas Quail, Merguez, Sunchoke, Kale,Smoked Onion Broth

^ Vieiras – Nantucket Bay Scallops, Black Trumpet Mushrooms Olive Oil Potato Espuma Tapenade, Sherry Brown Butter

^ Mejillones En Escabeche Cape Cod Mussels, Sour Orange, Sherry, Herbs, Trout Roe

^ Paella Del Dia. Here, Squid ink and Sardine.

^ Chocolate Cremoso -  Dark Chocolate Ganache, Olive Oil “Bread”, Satsuma, Canela Crumble

^ Leche y Miel -  Torrijas, Brittle, Honey Ice Cream, Milk Espuma

^ After service, contemplate Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia.

Finally, the “Bridge to Somewhere.”