A Spaniard is born to French parents

Minutes ago, I was a bit taken aback after reading that Bar Artisanal has morphed from a traditional French, to a Spanish/tapas restaurant.  (You know it's not a hoax when the caricature of a Flamenco dancer appears in the restaurant's logo.)  And, I have to admit, this news is almost as shocking as my ex-boyfriend's recent engagement.   

R.I.P. Grilled-Cheese Bites and Cheese Tempura!  You will be missed. 

Have a looksie at the some of the new menu items listed below, and let me know if you think that these new additions will attract more/less/same patrons:

Classicas
Marinated Olives - 4
Spiced Marcona Almonds - 4
Blistered Padrón Peppers - 8
Wrinkled Potatoes, Mojo - 6
Gigante Beans, Batarga - 8
Salt Cod Croquetas, Piquillo Pepper Jam - 8
Patatas Bravas - 7

Modernas
Watermelon, Olives, Lime, P.X. - 5
Sea Urchin Crema, Toast - 15
Liquid Foie Gras - 12
Manchego Tempura - 7
Duck Rillette “Sandwich” - 7
Potato Cone Foam, Caviar - 15
Tapioca Cracker, Basque Flavors - 7

Pan Con Tomate
Classic - 4 Boquerones - 7 Jamón Serrano - 12

Jamónes
Jamón Serrano - 10
cured for 1 year

Jamón Iberico - 20
Pata Negra - cured for 2 years

Jamón Iberico de Bellota - 30
Pata Negra - cured 3 years

Tasting - 25

Embutidos
Chorizo - 9
smoked Spanish paprika

Sobresada - 10
spreadable parika sausage

Lomo - 12
cured pork loin

Tasting - 15

Pa Cocas
Caramelized Onion, Olives, Anchovy, Roncal - 11
Potato, Chorizo, Fried Egg - 12
Clams, Jamón, Oregano, Guindilla Pepper - 14
Grilled Vegetables, Goat Cheese, Tapenade - 12

Quesos
Idiazábal - 4
sheep - firm - smoky
Ibores - 4
goat - semi-firm - paprika
Roncal - 4
sheep - firm - smoky - nutty
Garrotxa - 4
goat - semi-firm - milky - nutty
Torta de Casar- 4
sheep - soft - gamey - smoky
Valdeon - 4
cow & goat - bleu - full-flavored
Afuega’l Pitu - 5
cow - soft - paprika - cayenne
Pau - 5
cow -- earthy - mushrooms
 

Embutidos y Quesos - 25
three meats & three cheese selections

Entradas
White Gazpacho, Almonds, Grapes, Garlic - 9
Wild Mushroom, Asparagus , Soft Egg - 14
Mussels, Cava, Garlic, Tomato, Herbs - 13
Serrano Ham, Roncal, Olives, Melon Jam - 15
Octopus a la Plancha, Chickpea, Smoked Pimenton - 14
Fideos Negros, Squid, Piquillo Peppers, Aioli - 13
Charred Baby Leeks, Smoked Sea Salt, Romesco - 12
Blue Prawns, Olive Oil, Guindilla Pepper, Garlic - 15

Ensaladas
White Asparagus, Mache, Gribiche - 12
Haricot Verts, Boquerones, Potato, Tomato Confit - 11
Watermelon, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Tapenade - 12
Mixed Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette - 9

Platos Principales
Skate, Pickled Eggplant, Salmorejo Sauce - 22
Hake, Potatoes, Chorizo, Clams, Salsa Verde - 23
Shellfish Paella, Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels - 28
Daurade for Two, Salt Crusted, Three Sauces -58
Aged Hanger Steak, Patatas Bravas, Mojo - 24
Roast Chicken, Olives, Lemon, Garlic, Pimenton Picante - 23
Fabada, Bean Stew, Pork Belly, Chorizo, Blood Sausage - 24
Canelloni, Spinach, Raisins, Pine Nuts - 16

Postres
Chocolate Mousse, Olive Oil, Sea Salt - 9
Crema Catalana, Orange, Saffron - 8
Churros, Hot Chocolate - 10
Coffee Granite, Horchata Cloud - 8
Torta de Satiago, Vanilla Ice Cream, Pedro Ximénez - 6

Specialty Cocktails
VALENCÍA, Vodka, Mango, Jalapeno - 11
OASIS, Vodka, Blueberry, Date, Ginger, Orange - 11
BASQUE, Brandy, Pear, Peach, Lime, Mint - 11
AGUA DE VALENCÍA, Vodka, Gin, OJ, Cava - 11
CALIMOCHO, Rioja, Rum, Coke - 11
PX CACAO MARTINI, PX Sherry, Vodka, Godiva - 11

Sangria
Tinto: Rioja, Oranges, Apples, Limes
Blanco: White Wine, Peaches, Oranges, Mint
Latino: White Wine, Pisco, Mango, Pineapple
Hot & Spicy: White Wine, Jalapeno, Lime
Glass - 8 / Sm. Pitcher - 20 / Lrg. Pitcher - 38