Grub Street

As we just learned, Terrance Brennan and his chef de cuisine Ayesha Nurdjaja (who appeared on the infamous JoeDoe episode of Chopped back when she was at Il Bordello) have turned Bar Artisanal into Bar Artisanal Restaurant & Tapas Bar. In hopes of gaining a steadier following, the Tribeca spinoff of Artisanal has done some slight remodeling (some wrought-iron lattice work, etc.) and boosted its menu (which had some Spanish touches to begin with) with traditional dishes (patatas bravas and more), as well as a handful that nod to more contemporary cooking (potato foam, anyone?). The wine list now boasts 50 Spanish wines by the bottle and ten by the glass, and there are sangrias, too. Peruse the menu below.

Classicas
Marinated Olives - 4
Spiced Marcona Almonds - 4
Blistered Padrón Peppers - 8
Wrinkled Potatoes, Mojo - 6
Gigante Beans, Batarga - 8
Salt Cod Croquetas, Piquillo Pepper Jam - 8
Patatas Bravas - 7

Modernas
Watermelon, Olives, Lime, P.X. - 5
Sea Urchin Crema, Toast - 15
Liquid Foie Gras - 12
Manchego Tempura - 7
Duck Rillette “Sandwich” - 7
Potato Cone Foam, Caviar - 15
Tapioca Cracker, Basque Flavors - 7

Pan Con Tomate
Classic - 4 Boquerones - 7 Jamón Serrano - 12

Jamónes
Jamón Serrano - 10
cured for 1 year

Jamón Iberico - 20
Pata Negra - cured for 2 years

Jamón Iberico de Bellota - 30
Pata Negra - cured 3 years

Tasting - 25

Embutidos
Chorizo - 9
smoked Spanish paprika

Sobresada - 10
spreadable parika sausage

Lomo - 12
cured pork loin

Tasting - 15

Pa Cocas
Caramelized Onion, Olives, Anchovy, Roncal - 11
Potato, Chorizo, Fried Egg - 12
Clams, Jamón, Oregano, Guindilla Pepper - 14
Grilled Vegetables, Goat Cheese, Tapenade - 12

Quesos
Idiazábal - 4
sheep - firm - smoky
Ibores - 4
goat - semi-firm - paprika
Roncal - 4
sheep - firm - smoky - nutty
Garrotxa - 4
goat - semi-firm - milky - nutty
Torta de Casar- 4
sheep - soft - gamey - smoky
Valdeon - 4
cow & goat - bleu - full-flavored
Afuega’l Pitu - 5
cow - soft - paprika - cayenne
Pau - 5
cow -- earthy - mushrooms
Embutidos y Quesos - 25
three meats & three cheese selections

Entradas
White Gazpacho, Almonds, Grapes, Garlic - 9
Wild Mushroom, Asparagus , Soft Egg - 14
Mussels, Cava, Garlic, Tomato, Herbs - 13
Serrano Ham, Roncal, Olives, Melon Jam - 15
Octopus a la Plancha, Chickpea, Smoked Pimenton - 14
Fideos Negros, Squid, Piquillo Peppers, Aioli - 13
Charred Baby Leeks, Smoked Sea Salt, Romesco - 12
Blue Prawns, Olive Oil, Guindilla Pepper, Garlic - 15

Ensaladas
White Asparagus, Mache, Gribiche - 12
Haricot Verts, Boquerones, Potato, Tomato Confit - 11
Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Tapenade - 12
Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette - 9

Platos Principales
Skate, Pickled Eggplant, Salmorejo Sauce - 22
Hake, Potatoes, Chorizo, Clams, Salsa Verde - 23
Shellfish Paella, Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels - 28
Daurade for Two, Salt Crusted, Three Sauces -58
Aged Hanger Steak, Patatas Bravas, Mojo - 24
Roast Chicken, Olives, Lemon, Garlic, Pimenton Picante - 23
Fabada, Bean Stew, Pork Belly, Chorizo, Blood Sausage - 24
Canelloni, Spinach, Raisins, Pine Nuts - 16

Postres
Chocolate Mousse, Olive Oil, Sea Salt - 9
Crema Catalana, Orange, Saffron - 8
Churros, Hot Chocolate - 10
Coffee Granite, Horchata Cloud - 8
Torta de Satiago, Vanilla Ice Cream, Pedro Ximénez - 6

Specialty Cocktails
VALENCÍA, Vodka, Mango, Jalapeno - 11
OASIS, Vodka, Blueberry, Date, Ginger, Orange - 11
BASQUE, Brandy, Pear, Peach, Lime, Mint - 11
AGUA DE VALENCÍA, Vodka, Gin, OJ, Cava - 11
CALIMOCHO, Rioja, Rum, Coke - 11
PX CACAO MARTINI, PX Sherry, Vodka, Godiva - 11

Sangria
Tinto: Rioja, Oranges, Apples, Limes
Blanco: White Wine, Peaches, Oranges, Mint
Latino: White Wine, Pisco, Mango, Pineapple
Hot & Spicy: White Wine, Jalapeno, Lime
Glass - 8 / Sm. Pitcher - 20 / Lrg. Pitcher - 38