We were slow to start with the Monday Meals in the New Year, but we're back on track! This past Friday we tried #43 on the list, Tapas Teatro, located in Charles North. This restaurant is not open on Mondays, and they also don't accept reservations, so in hindsight, Friday night was probably not the best night to choose for a semi-large group. When we got to the Restaurant we were told it would be an hour wait, so we went next door to Pen and Quill, where none of us had been before, for drinks and appetizers! This worked out really well, Pen and Quill had a great atmosphere and the drinks and apps we had were really good! We all agreed we'd like to go back for dinner sometime.
When we returned to Tapas Teatro after an hour, they still didn't have a table available, so we waited in the theater next door for what seemed like another hour - not a great first impression. Towards the end of our wait however, they did offer us a free pitcher of sangria (which was so delicious we ordered another when we finally got to our table) and a variety of olives, that was pretty much all it took to improve the attitude of the group!
We were eventually seated, and the experience from then on was great! The atmosphere is cool and cozy, the artwork for sale on the wall was quite unique and provided interesting conversation, and the wait staff was great, just what you'd expect at a top 50 restaurant!
As we finished our first pitcher of sangria and the olives, bread and a delicious dipping oil was brought to the table, and shortly after, our tapas started to arrive! We all ordered a couple tapas and shared and sampled, and left satisfied, not sill hungry which is sometimes a concern with tapas (see portions below). There were absolutely no complaints, everything was delicious, and we all decided that the wait was worth it!
Bistec a la Brasa
Brussels Sprouts
Cana de Cabra
Costillas de Cordero
Croquetas
Empanada
Huevos de Cordoniz y Chorizo
Pechuga de Pollo
Salmon
Next up on the list is #42 Mr. Rain's Fun House, but I think we may take advantage of restaurant week and sneak in one of the highest ranked restaurants before March ... stay tuned!
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