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    La Ventanita

    La Ventanita

    5.0
    (1 review)
    4.3 km

    La Ventanita is a long-term popup inside of the new AC Hotel downtown. The bar still looks the…read moresame, but the drinks and food are now Spanish and Latin-American inspired. My boyfriend and I stopped in to grab some snacks and since they're part of the downtown refreshment zone, we also got some drinks to go. The staff at the AC Hotel is incredibly professional, welcoming, and authentically kind. Our service was great while we were there. I love the varied cozy seating at this bar! We chose a high top at one of the large windows, which was great for people watching. They keep them open during warmer weather so we heard a lot of the hustle and bustle of downtown. We started with some recommended drinks from our bartender -- I ordered the pina colada milk punch on draft, and my boyfriend got the skeleton key. The pina colada milk punch was really refreshing! It's made with coconut water instead of coconut cream you find in a typical pina colada, and it has a little bubbliness to it while still being tropical. I really liked it and would definitely order it again. The skeleton key was really nice, too! It was a ginger beer drink that was also refreshing. The drinks were delicious but didn't taste too much like alcohol - could be a good thing or a bad thing! For my to-go drink, I got an aperol spritz, which was delicious! For food, we got the albondigas and manchego croquettes to share. The croquettes were deliciously creamy melted cheese and perfectly fried! The aioli dipping sauce was really tasty but not needed with the richness of the croquette. The croquettes came three to an order, so be aware of that if you're planning on sharing. The albondigas were flavorful and I really liked the tomato sauce. They could have been a little more tender, but I enjoyed eating them with the baguette. Overall, our experience at La Ventanita was definitely five stars, especially due to the superior service. I would go back to try more of the food--the Cuban style burger sounds really tasty!

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    Dirty Plate Bistro

    Dirty Plate Bistro

    4.6
    (28 reviews)
    6.4 km

    My wife and I went for dinner tonight, and were impressed! We were served by the chef/owner…read moreBenjamin, who was really nice! We started with the bruschetta, which was light, fresh and flavorful. My wife had the bacon wrapped pork loin, which was very tender and had a really nice sauce. I had the seared duck breast, which was the best meal I've had in several months. This is definitely one to try out!

    Dirty Plate Bistro is a unique spot featuring a rotating menu and twists on classic dishes. My…read morefriend and I stopped in recently for dinner and had a great experience. The space is cozy and comfortable, and our server was very kind and patient. The menu is concise and everything sounded delicious, so it was hard to choose. We started with an order of the crab cakes, which were fresh and flavorful. We liked the texture and bit of crunch, without being dry. My friend got the manicotti al forno and I ordered the banh mi meatloaf and the kimchi grilled cheese. The portions were large and everything I ate was delicious. I loved the kimchi grilled cheese -- it was the perfect level of cheesiness with the brightness of the kimchi. I believe the bread was parmesan crusted too, which added another level. The fries were nicely salted and perfectly crispy. The meatloaf was savory, moist, and I loved the potatoes! We got to talk to the chef/owner, Ben, who was really friendly. He changes the menu weekly, so I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. I will definitely be ordering that kimchi grilled cheese again.

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    Porc en Croute
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    Poquito

    Poquito

    4.2
    (84 reviews)
    39.1 km

    I loved the classy with a hint of casual vibe at this restaurant. It's cool to have a good tapas…read moreplace here in Holland. If you want to find a place to try with friends, family, or a date, this is a pretty cool place to try out! There are pretty good options for food on their menu. The dishes that have borders around them are what the chefs recommend. Me and my friend decided to go that route. Warm Goat Cheese - really good! It had a really thick and gooey texture, and I felt with the warmth it added to the deliciousness to it. It really is a comforting dish to try out. I thought the Spanish tomato sauce really complimented to the warm goat cheese. They offer 6 pieces of bread; if you need more, they will give you more! Smoked Chicken Empanadas - this dish was pretty good. The shell was very crispy, but the chicken inside was actually pretty dry, to my surprise. The salsa tasted good though, and I really loved the red pepper cream. Beautiful dish though! I don't think I'd get it again though. I do prefer my empanadas slightly on the softer side. Garlic Shrimp Adobado - this was probably my favorite dish. My friend thought it was a little too strong with garlic, but what else would you expect with "roasted garlic, confit garlic butter, garlic chips" as the description?? I personally didn't find it too garlic-y. I loved it and would recommend it. It was flavorful and I loved the soft cloves of garlic. It wasn't too heavy of a dish. Smoked Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates - this was also one of my other favorites. If you're getting this dish with other ones, my suggestion is to eat this last because the dates are naturally pretty sweet which almost make it feel like you're eating a dessert dish. The bacon was sooo good and cooked so well with the dates. Super decadent dish and unique! If you are not familiar with tapas style, the front of the menu talks about tapas and the communal aspect of it. I loved that they did it! True to tapas style, the restaurant can serve you one to two dishes at a time, which I would recommend. The service was great. Super friendly and warm. On the slower side, but I think it was just because it was pretty busy that night.

    Awesome Spanish food and tapas! Fabulous cocktails! Great atmosphere! The service is excellent!read more

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