Paladar

We went to Paladar for dinner tonight. Paladar is a Pan-Latino restaurant serving high quality food and drink at affordable prices. The relaxed and friendly, "funky but chic" atmosphere is reflective of the neighborhood -- a place where the old and the new Lower East Side are simpatico...

The word Paladar is Spanish for "palate" or "to taste." In Cuba today there are myriad small restaurants operated out of private homes, called "paladares." On Ludlow Street Paladar strives to bring its visitors the same welcoming and intimate character of a typical Cuban paladar.

Comer, Beber y Amar -
baja un solo techo...
Eat, Drink and Love -
all under one roof...

Every day from 5 to 7 pm they have happy hour and drinks are half price!!! For dinner tonight I had:

Sopes: Corn tarts with black beans, avocado salsa & cotija cheese and the BEST mussels I've ever had in my life!!! They were steamed in tequila & chipotle chile broth. Curtis had Costillas LES" Pork spare ribs with guava BBQ sauce, served with mango, jicama & cabbage slaw. Of course, we both shared. :)

Paladar is home of Chef Aaron Sanchez. Chef Aarón Sanchez As a former co-host of Food Network's 'Melting Pot', Aarón introduced a national audience to his technique and creativity with contemporary interpretations of classic Latino cuisine. His audience gets to sample this fare at his New York City restaurants, Paladar and Centrico. (as from his website...)