Bocadillos

The sister to Piperade is flat-out fabulous if you're in the mood for tapas or Spanish-influenced small plates and a seat at the communal table. Executive chef Gerald Hirigoyen celebrates his Basque roots with outstanding offerings such as warm octopus with confit potatoes and piquillos, scallops "mole cortado" with sherry and orange, cold poached foie gras with calamari and grape salpicon, and astounding warm chocolate cake with sautéed bananas. Just watch your budget -- at up to $12 per plate the tab can creep up on you. You might also want to check out their breakfast, which includes baked eggs with chorizo and manchego cheese. Don't come anticipating a formal dining environment or a cocktail: This small Financial District space is cafe-casual and serves beer and wine only.

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