We didn't have reservations so we had to wait a little, but it wasn't bad. We got glasses of sangrias and hung by the bar. Compared to places like Dali and Tasca, Taberna de Haro has higher ceilings giving it a more spacious, less crowded feel. However, looks can be deceiving, the place was packed even as we left at 11pm.
I must say, I really enjoyed the sangria there. It was sweet and fizzy with lots of fruit. Just the way I like it. We also had the steak pincho with asturian blue cheese. The meat was well grilled, though the flavor of the blue cheese was a little intense for my liking. Next we had the fried cod balls. They remind me of Japanese takoyakis! :) Though the insides of the balls were drier.
The pinchos:
Squid balls:
Chomp Meter:
All in all, I thought the food was pretty good, though I didn't love any one dish enough to have it again should we revisit the restuarant. Wait, I take that back, will definitely get the sangrias again!
Taberna de Haro
999 Beacon St. (St. Mary’s St.)
Brookline, MA 02446
617-277-8272
Oh and a random piece of useless info. The night we went, we saw the filming of a movie, Everybody wants to be Italian, happening right next door. We asked one of the crew members who was starring in the movie. His answer? No one famous yet :))
2 comments:
Glad you liked Taberno! I've chosen it more than once as a birthday dinner destination - the vegetable dishes seem to be better than the meat - garlicky mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes (in season) and the cheese plate is tasty.
-Cindy
Thanks for the tip! Will definitely try more of the vegetable dishes next time.
And do keep posting to chompster :) we enjoy seeing the new restaurants you recommend! I think we have several favorites in common already.
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