Comments on DOS HERMANOS: GO EVERYWHERE, EAT EVERYTHING: PINCHITO & BARRICA: TAPAS TWO TIMES IN THE WEST EN...

Are we sure Anon isn't talking about Pear Tree Pro...

2009-11-30T18:14:57.252Z

Are we sure Anon isn't talking about Pear Tree Productions ?

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Last anonymous,If you are going to send a friend t...

2009-11-29T22:46:26.171Z

Last anonymous,If you are going to send a friend to post on a blog about your resto please
1: don't make it so blindly obvious
2: Don't talk nonsense about other tapas bars in London.Granted most of them are rubbish but they all serve the food you mention.
3: Manitas are not breaded food trotters so please get your language right.You have to specify what there are little hands of (pig, lamb, small children) and how they are done.

I've been to Barrica a couple of times over the pa...

2009-11-29T22:04:04.301Z

I've been to Barrica a couple of times over the past month, the first time I went it was on opening week, if I'm honest they didn't seem quite ready. I came back a few weeks later and found the place alive and buzzing with atmosphere. They really nailed it!

There are an extensive selection of wines and sherries with the staff all very knowledgeable and accommodating. The tapas are exceptional, serving authentic Spanish dishes on its menu rather than the typical fare you'd normally find in London. My favourites include the Manitas (breaded pig trotters), freshly cooked squid straight off the charcoal grill and the crispy Patatas Bravas with spicy sauce and aioli are perfection. For dessert you must try the homemade ice cream & Valhorna chocolate pot, absolute heaven! And all very honestly priced.

I'll be back regularly.

Stumbled on Barrica with a few friends a week ago ...

2009-11-16T22:29:03.082Z

Stumbled on Barrica with a few friends a week ago and I was impressed. Wasn't too busy, good atmosphere, and a very extensive wine list. I'll be heading back.

Went to Barrica today for lunch. The place wasn't ...

2009-11-11T16:46:11.125Z

Went to Barrica today for lunch. The place wasn't very busy but had a nice feel to it. Staff were friendly and attentive. Food was very good. Not at Brindisa levels but that's difficult to achieve. Price wise I thought it was a bargain at just over a tenner a head. Great beans with artichokes and cod croquetas. Meatballs turned up late, but was impressed. Will go back.

You realise of course that 100% positive ratings c...

2009-11-05T16:36:45.205Z

You realise of course that 100% positive ratings can be as bad as 100% negative ones. People don't like shills.

Really enjoyed Pinchito (Bayley Street) it has a v...

2009-11-05T13:04:10.502Z

Really enjoyed Pinchito (Bayley Street) it has a very chilled funky vibe and outstanding cocktails and generous tapas. The food was inexpensive, generous, authentic and not greasy at all. The service was fun and warm and the place was urban and modern rather than old school Spanish.

I visited both these places and I have to disagree...

2009-11-04T19:23:57.001Z

I visited both these places and I have to disagree. Barrica was by far superior in wine menu and quality of food. The service was very attentive also.
I guess you have to go try and see for yourself.

Also have to agree on the Old st branch of Pinchit...

2009-10-29T17:59:05.103Z

Also have to agree on the Old st branch of Pinchito. I was only introduced to it about 18months ago, but in that time standards have slipped. Overly greasy food, smaller portions and often lukewarm. Not going back in a hurry

I couldn't disagree more! The 'original' Pinchito ...

2009-10-29T13:47:57.881Z

I couldn't disagree more! The 'original' Pinchito is one of my favourite places - the iberico jamon served with thin slices of toasted baguette and grated tomato, it is simply heaven in the mouth!
Never had any issues with the food and it is always rammed - so don't think I'm alone here.

please check out 7 Bellotas online, the best of th...

2009-10-28T17:06:18.879Z

please check out 7 Bellotas online, the best of the best of spansih hams ..
7bellotas.com
awsome products, makes the different/

Agreed. I have had some bad experiences in the Old...

2009-10-28T16:31:35.534Z

Agreed. I have had some bad experiences in the Old Street branch.

I had to send the pan con tomate back twice last time I was there and the pincho de morcilla had been in the display counter for way too long!

The "original" Pinchito has gone downhill too. We ...

2009-10-28T16:03:34.212Z

The "original" Pinchito has gone downhill too. We seem to have had very similar experiences recently - the squid I had at Old Street was pretty poor.

Never had better Iberico ham in this country that that sliced fresh at Brindisa's Borough Market place. In fact I've never had better ham anywhere, full stop.