Michael Cardenas' Taberna Arros y Vi Opens in Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Taberna Arros y Vi, a European taberna style restaurant by owner Michael Hide Cardenas (Lazy Ox, Sushi Roku, Boa, Katana) infuses wit and whimsy into multi-regional Spanish cuisine. Taberna Arros y Vi operates in a charming space with an intimate main dining room featuring a copper bar, wine barrel bar tables from local Semler winery, original exposed brick walls, denim banquettes and leather accents supplemented by an adjoining private dining room. The menu is inspired by Chef Verite Mazzola with an emphasis on a modern approach that plays to the current dining trends of Angelenos and hinges on unique uses of rice throughout. Showcasing Spanish technique and ingredients with locally sourced produce and proteins, many from Santa Monica's farmer's market, Mazzola will bring eclectic, earthy, vibrant dishes to the beach.

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Menu Highlights

Tapas
Tuna Crudo
Baked Brandede
Braised Baby Octopus
Crispy Pig Ears
Tiny Smelt
Spicy Potato Skins

Con Arros
Paella valencia w/rabbit leg, lima beans, bomba rice and lemon
Paella de verdure w/market vegetables, bomba rice and herbs
Braised beef shank w/rose potato, carrot and leeks

Comida
Squid ink pasta w/calamari, shrimp, and squid ink fideau
Lamb Belly roullade w/moroccan cous cous and salsa verde
Whole roasted game hen w/charred vegetables and au jus

Drink Highlights
Red Pepper Sangria w/la quinta, chardonnay, red bell pepper and cilantro
Honey Grapefruit Sangria w/fresh grapefruit, honey syrup and chardonnay 
Spanish Berry w/riesling, strawberry, grapfruit, and balsmic
Harissa Mary w/ tomato, ale, harissa, olive brine, horseradish

Hours
Monday-Friday 5-11p
Saturday & Sunday- 4-11p
Reservations Available via UrbanSpoon

Taberna Arros y Vi
1402 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.tabernala.com

Media Contact
Isabella Crisman
[email protected]
805.573.1111

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