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blanco enea

Located in the Casa de Galicia, Blanco Enea is both a visual and gastronomic delight. The charming rustic chic “tavern” area on the main floor, and the somewhat more formal dining room upstairs, both have a minimalist style with cool white walls and “galician blue” trim throughout. A few white tables and chairs make up a small terrace out in the square. Owner and chef José María González Blanco was an affable host, taking us on a tour of the premises before we settled into our seats downstairs to sample the more casual tavern menu.

Basically, you want to eat here. I think the food can best be described as traditional Andalusian with a few Galician touches along with some tasty and innovative twists. Definite “must-haves” (and in my case, must-have-agains) are the croquetas of suckling pig & turnip greens (!!!), and the tender octopus “al feira” with a super-silky parmentier.

Also pending is a return visit in the evening to see the patio lit up with long strings of white fairy lights and try the dinner menu upstairs, with a window seat overlooking the square.