Alta
A brownstone on West 10th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
houses Alta, a Spanish Tapas restaurant on one of Manhattan���s
most picturesque blocks. With hacienda-like details and a seriously
potent sangria my daily cares are quick to disappear. The intimate
atmosphere lends itself to dinner at the bar on crowded nights,
impromptu gatherings, or a conversation with the couple beside you.
The bacon wrapped dates which are both sweet and salty might be
a girl thing but are definitely what the Brits call ���moreish���. The small
plates of braised short rib of beef and the langoustine-like whole
shrimp satisfy more carnivorous cravings but I���m mindful of the fried
goat cheese with lavender infused honey and the crispy brussels
sprouts with fuji apples, cr��me fraiche and pistachio nuts.
64 West 10th Street New York, NY 10011-8702; T: +1 (212) 505-7777
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