Top 5 Chart: Dinner at Tapas1 #4

 

There is no love sincerer than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw

 
So, last weekend I went again to Tapas 1. Normally, I would suggest you to make a reservation in advance. However, since I was on my own, I'd decided to take a seat at the bar and "supervise" the open kitchen from there.

After a short (or not so short) conversation with my waiter, I'd chosen a Peruvian oyster ceviche in addition to 1/2 dozen of oysters imported from France (Bretagne). Yes, I was in an aphrodisiac mood!

At that moment I still haven't decided whether I am going to continue with one of my favourite restaurant's dishes: fois gras with apples in a white sangria-based sauce.

As it was a very hot evening, I felt very thirsty and, therefore, my body was begging for some white wine: Chablis has fallen as a perfect choice for my seafood dishes.

Both oysters dishes were just a delight. Yes, they are expensive in Israel but if you're an oyster lover like me, try it and you won't regret. The service was very helpful and the guy was really trying to make you feel comfortable.

After finishing my two dishes, while still drinking my Chablis, an interesting plate catched my eye. After a short investigation, it had been identified as a beef fillet (see picture below) with mushrooms. I still remember its texture, its softeness, its smell and taste. If you like eating pink-color meat dishes (I am affraid, most of us have this unconscious animal instinct), this is definitely your dish.

My waiter was not sure whether I eat enough so far. So, he brought me a cute tapas portion of a scallop with black risotto (of course, it was on the house). You will easily recognize it on the picture.

In the end, I received a dessert from the house: an American-style vanila ice-cream with hazelnuts (but it was me, guys, thanks to my innocent green eyes). It doesn't necessary mean you will get the same treat. I'm sure you will get the better one.

Summarizing this post, the place is not cheap(!) but it justifies itself by the quality of ingredients, service, creativity and the ambience.

I will definitely return there. What about you? Don't blame me for not convincing you enough to come right away!

Ambience: Spanish/Latin-American, tapas, coolness, international and up-to dated.

Hasta pronto en Tapas1!