Sevilla
I had been craving Paella for weeks. Everytime Pan asked what I wanted for dinner, I would suggest Paella. You see, we had been spoiled when it came to Paella. The was a gentleman who lived in our building that would make patches an patches of the best Paella in the world and would periodically supply us with meals worth.
We decided to go to Sevilla on Fourth. We had been to Sevilla a few times before for a few tapas at the bar, this time we decided to sit in the main dining area. Although it was a bit dark (which explains my pictures), I like the rustic style.
We started off with the Gazpacho Andaluz ($3.75). This was such a nice light refreshing soup. You could taste the sweetness from the tomatoes and the pepper gave this a nice slightly spicy finish. This soup really got my palate going.
Pan ordered the Traditional Paella ($22.50). The kitchen had their "A" game going tonight. Everything in this dish was cooked perfectly. Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops, chicken, chorizo on top of saffon rice. Not an easy thing to do. All the layers of flavors where working harmoniously together in this dish.
I ordered the Castillan Style Fillets Medallions ($22.75). Oh My Gawd was this good. The perfectly grilled fillets were served on top of smashed potatoes, surround by Cabrales Blue (blue cheese cream sauce) topped with diced chives. This was the best tasting steak I have had in my three years eatting in the Gaslamp. The fillet was tender with slight grill flavor from the char lines, with just enough of a salt and pepper front to bring out the taste of the marinated beef. And is there a better combination than smashed potatoes, blue cheese and chives?
Lastly we finished our meal wih Pan's favorite dessert. Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee. Chocolatey, creamy and smooth. Layers of textures. Whipped Cream, Chocolate chips, Caramelized top, then the mildly sweet brulee. Very nice dessert.
I sat back in my chair in a daze, that can only be brought on by a wonderful meal. We have been to Sevilla a hand full of times, the food has never been this good. There is hope for food in the Gaslamp.
Sevilla
555 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-5979
www.cafesevilla.com
Pan Says:So good meat with cream sauce. Where is cook who made that? Me and baby found new cooking daddy.
Baby Says:Sorry Papa san, Mama san is the boss. You steak never this good. Bye Bye.
We decided to go to Sevilla on Fourth. We had been to Sevilla a few times before for a few tapas at the bar, this time we decided to sit in the main dining area. Although it was a bit dark (which explains my pictures), I like the rustic style.
We started off with the Gazpacho Andaluz ($3.75). This was such a nice light refreshing soup. You could taste the sweetness from the tomatoes and the pepper gave this a nice slightly spicy finish. This soup really got my palate going.
Pan ordered the Traditional Paella ($22.50). The kitchen had their "A" game going tonight. Everything in this dish was cooked perfectly. Mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, scallops, chicken, chorizo on top of saffon rice. Not an easy thing to do. All the layers of flavors where working harmoniously together in this dish.
I ordered the Castillan Style Fillets Medallions ($22.75). Oh My Gawd was this good. The perfectly grilled fillets were served on top of smashed potatoes, surround by Cabrales Blue (blue cheese cream sauce) topped with diced chives. This was the best tasting steak I have had in my three years eatting in the Gaslamp. The fillet was tender with slight grill flavor from the char lines, with just enough of a salt and pepper front to bring out the taste of the marinated beef. And is there a better combination than smashed potatoes, blue cheese and chives?
Lastly we finished our meal wih Pan's favorite dessert. Chocolate Espresso Creme Brulee. Chocolatey, creamy and smooth. Layers of textures. Whipped Cream, Chocolate chips, Caramelized top, then the mildly sweet brulee. Very nice dessert.
I sat back in my chair in a daze, that can only be brought on by a wonderful meal. We have been to Sevilla a hand full of times, the food has never been this good. There is hope for food in the Gaslamp.
Sevilla
555 Fourth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-5979
www.cafesevilla.com
Pan Says:So good meat with cream sauce. Where is cook who made that? Me and baby found new cooking daddy.Baby Says:Sorry Papa san, Mama san is the boss. You steak never this good. Bye Bye.
posted by robwonton at 5:58 AM
3 Comments:
Good looking meal - and a great review!
We love Sevilla...there used to be one in Carlsbad but it closed down. :(
Thanks guys. Hey Matt did you ever go to Cha Cha Cha on the end of Haight for Tapas when you lived in the Bay Area? I sometimes dream of their Skillet Shimp.
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