Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea•New York, NY

Spanish•$$

The quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideuá (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.