Given that the general trend of Tavernita reviews so far has been that the food is drowned out by the scene, the news that it’s opening for lunch is good news for fans of chef Ryan Poli, as it should result in a calmer atmosphere for contemplation of the food. The lunch menu is shorter than dinner but covers a lot of the same ground; we’ve got it below, and they’re serving it today (and Monday through Friday from now on).
Crudos
hamachi 11
avocado, lime, jalapeño chile, cucumber
ceviche 9
celery, tomatoes, ginger, cilantro, orange
tuna 11
mango, jicama, serrano chile, pickled radishes
Bocadillos
lamb sausage 8
dijon mustard, giardiniera, east coast roll
grilled chicken 8
eggplant, red peppers, goat cheese, arugula
pork belly 8
pickled red onion, apple jam, brioche bun
grilled queso 8
widmer’s 1 year aged cheddar, tomato marmalade, brioche toast
meat ball 8
hazelnut romesco, burrata cheese, parker house roll
tortilla española 8
potato omelette, garlic aioli, bib lettuce
Tavernita’s burger 11.5
100% wagyu beef, wi cheddar, bacon, spicy ketchup
Platos
croquetas 8
fermín serrano ham, saffron aioli
brussels sprouts (v) 6
chestnuts, val d’aosta fontina cheese
frites bravas (v)5
spicy tomato sauce
lyonnaise salad (v) 8/10.5
mixed greens, frisee, poached egg, bacon, dijon vinaigrette
beet & artichoke salad (v) 9/11
mixed greens, pickled shallot, valdeón blue cheese
spanish caesar (v) 7/9
romaine lettuce, spanish white anchovies, espelette pepper croutons, manchego cheese
corn pudding (v) 10
shrimp, chile poblano, herb salad
house-made pappardelle (v) 10
mushroom ragout, manchego cheese
greg’s meatballs 7
wagyu beef, pork, hazelnut romesco sauce
crispy atlantic cod 15
mushrooms, spinach, cipollini onions, habanero chimichurri
carne del día 18
potatoes, sweet & sour fennel, shallot chile butter
(v) means vegetarian or can be made vegetarian