Txikito, NYC

Txikito features Spanish Basque cuisine. Linda and I went for dinner on March 11, 2024.

We were seated with a view down the spare back room with a view onto Ninth Avenue.

We started with glasses of Bohigas Brut Cava
and
Foie Micuit
foie gras, pickled rose, violet gelée, toasted bread

The terrine was silky and luscious. The thin, crisp toasts offset it well. The rose and violet jellies added interest. A great start. 

We contemplated the interesting menu and made three more selections, all to share.  We ordered glasses of
2019 Akutain Crianza Rioja Tempranillo.

This was a substantial red wine that complemented the cuisine. 

Alcachofa y Jamón
Fried artichokes, wilted leeks, poached egg, jamón

The Spanish ham was top quality. The egg and wilted leeks were somewhat at cross-purposes with the artichokes, blunting their crispness., but their flavor came through. 

Pochas
Imported Basque white beans,
red shrimp, mussels, parsley, garlic


The beans picked up the flavor of the seafood. A chunk of fresh bread was served alongside.

Filete y Riojanos
Wagyu butcher steak, smoked marrow, anchovies, sweet peppers

The beef did not have the tenderness we expect in wagyu, but it was perfectly cooked with good flavor. The photo does not show the copious portion underneath of sweet red peppers and anchovies, which were a good accompaniment to the beef.

The cuisine was well thought out and was presumably authentically Basque. The young servers were enthusiastic and friendly. The pace was just right. We are glad we went to Txikito.

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