Bar Jamon
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 253-2773
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Irving Place
- Directions:
- N, R, W, Q; 4, 5, 6; L at 14th St-Union Sq; F at 14th St
- Hours:
- Daily 12pm-12am, Bar: Mon-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for Bar Jamon – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
Mario Batali, partner Joe Bastianich and chef Andy Nusser shift gears with Bar Jamon, their first foray into the snacky foods of Spain. The teensy rustic-chic room--attached to sister restaurant Casa Mono--dispenses with table service entirely. Instead, Gen-X diners grab their glasses from wood cabinets, angle for stools at two communal wood tables and shout out orders. Thanks to fast-moving bartenders, wine flows and everyone's fed fast.
The Food
This Iberian "ham bar" offers just two: tender 14-month Navidul, and drier, intensely flavored 18-month Redondo sliced from the hind. Try both, as, like all the nibbly menu items scrawled on the bar mirror, they're inexpensive, generously portioned and accompanied with plenty of chewy, charred bread. Innovative compositions, like grilled sardines marinated "en escabeche" with red onion, and bacalao cod, bright with sweet clementines, tiny olives and sharp olive oil, arrive from Casa Mono's neighboring kitchen.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkMore than a dozen Spanish varietals, from Rias Biaxas to Rioja to Garnacha-merlot mixes, arrive by the quarto, not by the glass. These 1/3 bottle ($12 to $30) carafes are perfect for two people to share.
When to GoSkip dessert and head to Bar Jamon for a late-night cheese plate with condiments like honey-steeped walnuts, served until 2am.
User Reviews for Bar Jamon
03/24/2008 Posted by Spain123
I was born and raised in Madrid, so I write with the background to substantiate my review.... Bar Jamon is typical and authentic! it reminds me of a tapas bar in the middle of Madrid. The staff is great and personable, and the food, wine, and beer are excellent. My wife and I stopped by after a Broadway play, and we were able to find seats right away. I will stop by next time I am in NY for sure.
Pros: Authentic
Cons: Can't think of any!
08/23/2007 Posted by slimtherobot
Great wine list, crusty bread, and paper-thin slices of excellent melt-in-your mouth jamon. I love this place. Yes, it's a pain when it's crowded (it usually is), but I've always managed to get a seat eventually. Its tiny, intimate size adds to it's charm and the menu and wine list are wonderful.
Pros: wine, food
Cons: it's tiny and it gets crowded
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