El Porrón

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1123 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10065
212-207-8349
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Description:

The Bermeo brothers cordially invite you, your family and friends to come, dine and celebrate with us at El Porrn Tapas Bar and Restaurant. Come revel in the flavors of Spain in a soothing and luxurious setting on the upper east side of Manhattan. El Porrn serves authentic signature and traditional tapas, that is, small entree dinner portions from various regions of Spain. Our exquisite dishes leave your mouth savoring for more. Our wine selection is second to none and provides you with a complement to every savory dish.
What are Tapas?

"The word "tapas" translates as a lid. In old Spain the practice of placing a small saucer on top of a drink to keep out the flies began with an order by King Alfonso X. While he was King he ordered that all inns serve small bites of food while serving wine. He believed this would promote good health, and soon the "Tapas tradition" was born. Spain is a very social country where people move from one tapas bar to another to enjoy wine tasting and political conversation -all with a few nibbles placed on the cover plates."
What is a Porrn?

A porron, porrn, or porr (Catalan: porr in the singular, porrons in the plural) is a traditional glass wine pitcher, typical of Catalonia but well-known in other parts of Spain. It resembles a cross between a wine bottle and a watering can. The top of the bottle is narrow and can be sealed off with a cork. Stemming upwards from the bottom of the pitcher is a spout that gradually tapers off to a small opening. It is shaped such that the wine stored inside it will have minimal contact with the air, while being ready to be used at all times. The idea originated as a replacement to bota bags. Porrons are most commonly filled with regular wines, either white or red, but are also used to drink Cava, and a smaller version filled with a sweet, dessert wine (typically Garnatxa) is also common in Catalan restaurants. The lack of contact with the lips allows a group of people to share the same vessel without offending their sense of hygiene.

Hours:

Monday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-Midnight
Saturday: 12 p.m.-Midnight
Sunday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

Type of Meals Served:

Dinner and Lunch

Price Range:

$$$ up to 30 per meal

Payment Options:

Cash, Credit

Reservations:

yes

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