Boqueria

http://www.boquerianyc.com/

The Ambiance:

Set apart from the hustle and flow of New York city, this smaller Spanish restaurant in the heart of Chelsea provides a welcome retreat from the chilling East Coast winters. It's retro interior design and long wooden tables and modern deco chandeliers may you require that smaller parties share a table providing a more familial vibe to the scene.

Food:

Served in a Spanish Tapas style, the food is served in elegant Goldilocks type portions. There are a variety of different flavors and options on the menu, I would recommend simply chatting up the waiter and asking for the chef to prepare a selection of their specialities for the evening. The menu is seasonal, so as long as you're not going in more than a few times a month, you should encounter a new experience each time.

Drink:

The wine list is exclusively Spanish so if you're craving libations from another region of the world, bring your own (corkage is $15/$20). The Sangria is deliciously fruity and pleasantly refreshing ($30 for a pitcher). Boqueria also boasts a full bar, so if you fancy another alternative, those are also available. If you're feeling like living the high life, NY filtered tap ice water, as per usual, is free.

Cost:

Prix Fix 10 course - holidays - $60 per person

Prix Fix 10 course - non-holidays - $40-50 per person

Reservations:

Walk-in only on non-holidays as with most places in NYC.