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On weekends, Catharsis Restaurant and Lounge pulses with the Latin drum beats of Buena Vista Social Club's "El Cuarto de Tula." At this 80-seat Little Havana eatery, almost everyone sings along because they all know the lyrics. Partners Hernan Stutzer, Marcelo Malvicino, and Vivian González Díaz opened the restaurant in 2011 hoping to offer a mélange of Latin American and Caribbean cuisines with a bit of Italian inspiration. The kitchen is helmed by Colombian chef Alberto Llano, whose menu dabbles in eclectic and Latin American classics. Dishes arrive with generous garnishes of sprinkled parsley, and there are many of the expected plates: caesar and caprese salads, grilled chicken, mushroom ravioli, and the unavoidable chocolate soufflé. But given the intoxicating vibe, you're unlikely to hear complaints about the mostly traditional offerings. Coupled with the increasing popularity of Viernes Culturales -- Little Havana's monthly arts festival -- the restaurant has become a Calle Ocho destination for fine dining, music, and a lively dose of Latin nightlife.
There are still a few spots left for the early seating tonight at New Times' Best Restaurant in Little Havana (2012), Catharsis Restaurant & Lounge. It's an all-in-one kind of place, where yo... More »
On weekends, Catharsis Restaurant and Lounge pulses with the Latin drum beats of Buena Vista Social Club's "El Cuarto de Tula." Alma Castellanos, a flamboyant singer with cascading auburn curls, cranks it up with songs ranging from "Ay! Mamá... More »
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Last Wednesday I had a dining experience that can only be described as orgasmic. Before you think I suffer from objectophilia or start calling me a foodshagger, let me explain that the event was inten... More »
The four restaurateurs who own this gem really know what they're doing. Step inside and you feel as if you've been transported to a happening eatery in SoHo or Milan. The air seems to caress your skin, and the low-key background music soothes your tired gray matter. Then you are greeted by one of the charismatic owners or the stunning hostess, who seems to have materialized from the cover of Vogue. When you open the menu, you are astonished that this cozy spot in Calle Ocho's hopping (yes,... More »
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