Inside Morcilla, the #4 Best New Restaurant 2016
Keirnan Monaghan & Theo Vamvounakis1/8Goat Cheese Croquettes with Spiced Membrillo
We’ll be spreading membrillo (quince paste) inside bread for grilled cheese from now on. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
2/8Toast with Tomato Jam, Boquerones, and Lemon Oil
Even so-so tomatoes will become sweet and deliciously concentrated after this treatment.
Keirnan Monaghan and Theo Vamvounakis3/8House-cured sobrasada, cecina, chorizo, more cecina, morcilla achorizada, and lomo. Below that: Gin and (house-made) tonics.
Keirnan Monaghan & Theo Vamvounakis4/8Marinated Manchego with Orange Preserve
Set this up on Sunday and have tapas at home when you get back from work, all week long. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Keirnan Monaghan & Theo Vamvounakis5/8Jamón-Wrapped Spanish Tortilla with Piquillo Relish
Use prosciutto if Serrano is unavailable, and make sure the relish is nice and acidic to stand up to the richness of the ham and eggs. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Keirnan Monaghan and Theo Vamvounakis6/8Chef Justin Severino.
Keirnan Monaghan & Theo Vamvounakis7/8Spanish Chorizo with Dates, Cabrales, and Vanilla Oil
The aromatic sweetness of the vanilla complements the sharp blue cheese and smoky-spicy sausage, and, since we doubt you’re curing your own chorizo, it’s the single handmade element on this tapas plate. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.
Keirnan Monaghan & Theo Vamvounakis8/8Red Sangria With Herbs and Citrus
Just because this is an infused mixture of wine, brandy, and orange liqueur doesn’t mean you can just throw anything in there and expect it to taste good. Use spirits you’d be happy to sip on their own. This recipe is from Morcilla, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.