kika tapas

spanish tapas and wine? â¡si, por favor! a representative of tapena wines invited a couple local bloggers to try some of their wines over lunch atkikatapas in cambridge.kikatapas, which opened last december, is owned by the proprietors of dali , one of my favorite spanish restaurants. so, i certainly had high expectations for this restaurant. and overall, my expectations were met and i would recommend that my readers check it out. the restaurant has more of a modern, hip look and the curved booths are very comfortable. it has a different ambiance than dali, but still is appealing. much of their food menu is similar to dali, with plenty of tapas, but they offer some different dishes as well. in addition, they are open for lunch, and serve bocadillos, sandwiches, for lunch. tapa prices generally range from $5-$10. their wine list has plenty of spanish options, and they serve authentic sherry as well. plus, you will find a variety of cocktails, beers and sangria. the pã£o de queij

august 11, 2012 tags: boston , tapas by colleen last week, i met up with my friends and fellow-bloggers katie , erin , and noelle for an after-work dinner atkikatapas in kendall square. i had been very curious aboutkikaafter hearing the comparisons between it and dali , and didn’t know what to expect after my last not-great dali experience. we lucked out with a beautiful night, allowing us to sit in their lovely outdoor patio. clearly, kika’s kendall location and the availability of outdoor seating are a huge draw – especially for the after-work crowd. we settled in and ordered some drinks, and our waitress was patient with us as we spent too much time chatting and not enough time deciding what to eat. now, as for the food? like dali, i thought it was very hit or miss. we ordered 8 tapas total plus a dessert, which worked out to be the perfect amount of food and allowed us to try a lot of the menu. there was nothing particularly wrong about the salmon ceviche (except maybe needing

unique tapas and incredibly knowledgable staff (especially in regards to food allergy considerations) the tapas atkikawill certainly introduce you to exciting blends of flavors. some items i was impressed with...pork with fois gras, eggplant with goat cheese rolls, scallops, mussels, and the plato mixto. sharing a small paella and ordering a few tapas for the table is a great way to enjoy kika. the paellas take 20-30 minutes to prepare, so plan to order it quickly as you arrive.

overall, i lovedkikatapas and am excited to have them in my work neighborhood. i see many lunches, drinks, and dinners happening here. its perfect for groups, friends, or even a date (although careful with all the garlic!).

the last dish wasn't something i've ever noticed at any other tapas restaurant, but it sounded really intriguing. the revuelto de esparragos y camerones is a warm dish of sautéed shrimp, asparagus, scrambled eggs, and fried bread. had the bread not been a little too fried (i.e., slightly oil soaked), this dish would have been amazing. the shrimp were perfectly cooked, and each time i took a bite of one with a sliver of garlic, i was reminded of my most-favorite tapas dish: gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp), which i'll be trying when i return tokikatapas.