Excellent, but somewhat hard to find
Saturday, March 11, 2006
I love N~ (which is actually what the place is called, but it's hard to render it in type or the phone book). On a dark side street, and barely labeled (so make sure you give very clear directions if you don't want to be stood up), this long narrow bar has great tapas, good drinks and an incredible, sexy atmosphere. Unfortunately, it's also often mobbed and is poor for groups of more than four or five (and that's even debatable -- there are only two tables -- everything else is bar seating). Go early, or not on the weekends if you want to eat and avoid the scene. Tapas prices range from $3 to $10 and include cubed salmon, a sautéed spinach with garlic and chicken croquettes. One of my favorites.