Toro | Dinner | South End
March 18, 2016
I finally had the chance to check out Toro, a Barcelona-style Tapas restaurant in the South End headed by chef Jamie Bissonnette and chef-owner Ken Oringer. I had been hearing so many great things about Toro, so I was so happy to finally go in and try their delicious small plates.
Their menu is filled with creative dishes like ham-wrapped dates filled with almonds and blue cheese, uni sandwiches with miso butter, roasted bone marrow, braised octopus salad and so much more, including a number of really delicious vegetable dishes that I loved. I also really like how the servers recognize that the menu could be daunting for some non-foodie types, and they are more than willing to help out! Check out some of my pictures!
Boquerones
white anchovies in vinegar and olive oil
Pan con Tomate V
toasted bread with tomato, garlic, Spanish olive and sea salt
Gambas al Ajillo
griddled garlic shrimp with cascabel chilies, parsley and lemon
Datiles con Jamon
Medjool dates filled with almonds and blue cheese, wrapped in Jamon Serrano
Coles de Bruselas a la Plancha
seared brussels sprouts with olive oil and sea salt
Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes with aioli and spicy tomato sauce
Maíz Asado con Alioli y Queso Cotija
grilled corn with alioli, lime, espelette pepper and aged cheese
Foie Gras
with baby beets, green gage plums, and a za’atar cracker
Fideos
with pork and brussels sprouts leaves
Churros
with a chocolate dipping sauce
Find more info about Toro and check out their full menu on their website here. I'm looking forward to checking out their sister restaurant, Coppa, also in the South End!
