“The only thing I like better than talking about food is eating it.”—John Walters
Life is a buffet of tapas when dining at Teleferic Barcelona and there’s no need for a passport or travel to Spain. Housed in the heart of Los Gatos (English for 'the cats') at the historic Old Town Retail Center, the authentic Spanish restaurant focuses on traditional Catalan and Basque flavors that has attracted an American clientele. The tapas-style concept is considered a social and cultural experience as it is a culinary journey. We were led to the front outdoor terrace with a heating lamp and a view of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
After Jason ordered a cocktail and Sangria respectively, we began our gastronomic adventure by ordering Patatas Bravas: crispy potatoes with homemade brava sauce; Roasted Chicken empanadas; Brussels sprouts with aged cheese, basil oil and lemon-honey dressing; and, tender Spanish meatballs with flavorful ‘canary masala’ sauce and cream.
We also shared an authentic Pork Paella entree that included Acorn-fed Pork chop, pork belly, chicken and mushrooms on a bed of Spanish rice. We ordered the large portion (good for 3 or 4 people) which was abundant enough for take-out leftovers.
Before heading home we walked to Salt & Straw, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2011, for a scoop of ice cream.
Postscript: Thanks to Kim and Al Chien for their generous Gift Certificate they gave me for my birthday in August, that I finally got around to using.
