HARBOR EAST: Pazo

As my mom started working and we stopped celebrating events with our extended family as much, I started filling in the gap by celebrating my birthdays with my lovely friends. However, I have two groups of friends, my Greek friends, and my non-Greek friends. And what does this mean? Twice as much celebrating! :) Having celebrated with some of my Greek friends the Saturday before at the spa and Cafe Gia's, I chose to celebrate at Pazo with my other besties! And boy! was it a great time!

In short, our waiter was a bit odd, but we were seated on the second floor of this gorgeously renovated warehouse and were able to overlook the bar area (and what seemed to be a private party going on). Our backdrop was a beautiful big holiday wreath that hung on the wall. Pazo has a great atmosphere that just welcomes friendly conversation with great girl friends!

The menu is based on tapas, though entrees are also offered. We chose the tapas route, ordering a few at a time. Of course, we had to wash everything down with their lovely red Sangria! So yummy, and not too sweet, its always a great go-to at Pazo.

Tapas at Pazo

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

We tried:
Tuna Tartare
Potato and Manchego Croquettes
Sea Scallops a la Planxa
Burger-sito
Goat Cheese Empanadas
Pizza Cristina
Pizza Bianca
Dessert - Hazelnut Chocolate Bars and Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

Again, we ordered a few at a time, allowing our night to drag on until our tummies were stuffed and our cheeks were rosy from the Sangria!

Everything was delicious, but I have to say, my favorites were the potato and manchego croquettes and the sea scallops (I think we ordered 3 of these!). The croquettes are truly a comfort food and the sea scallops were cooked perfectly! As for dessert, I tried the chocolate olive oil cake, which was extremely chocolatey and delicious!

In summary, Pazo is a great place. The prices are a bit high for tapas, however you pay for the quality and the ambiance. Not sure if I would like it for an intimate date, but with girlfriends, its the perfect place! And remember, as Pazo quotes, "there's always room in your stomach for more!"