I found this post I started writing and never finished. It has been left in draft for almost 2 years. Since I don't remember the details, I hope at least description and price are useful to some out there.
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Los Gatos has been my stomping ground lately. Oh wait, it's so nice and peaceful here, one simply does not stomp. I meant, Los Gatos has been my frolicking ground lately. I tend to explore a few restaurants in one South Bay area within a few weeks, then move on to a different neighborhood. The first of the Los Gatos exploration is Donostia Restaurant for tapas and wine with my lady friends. Donostia sits in a tiny strip mall on Santa Cruz Ave. There is only bar seating with a few cocktail tables along the wall. Not spacious. Prepare to rub elbows with your bar neighbor.
We started with a bottle of Estrella Damn Inedit beer. Yup, that's fancy beer with fine notes of orange peel and licorice. I liken the taste to that of a bold cider.
Pam Amb Tumaca y Jamon: Crusty bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil topped with jamon
Pulpo a la Plancha ($13) : Grilled octopus over cauliflower puree and paprika
Carilleras en Salsa: slow cooked beef cheeks with romesco sauce and chickpea puree
Brocheta de Gambas ($7): Skewer of prawns, sauteed onions, tomatoes, red bell pepper, olive oil, and vinegar
Torrija Caramelizada ($7): Soft bread soaked in vanilla cream and cinnamon then caramelized
Isastegi cider in background: This cider smells like urine. I kidd you not. The waiter warned us before we ordered that this cider was an acquired taste and asked if we wanted a taste before purchase. Nope, we're daring and up for anything and what we got was funny smelling cider with a briny fermentedy taste. Fermentedy is a new word. And we still finished the whole bottle.
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