"El Quijote works equally well for sitting at the bar and crushing some patatas bravas and sangria as it does for setting up residence in one of the leather booths and sharing paella with a couple of friends. Inside the Hotel Chelsea and—until a 2022 revamp—known more for the scene than the food, this red-and-gold restaurant now does worthy renditions of classic Spanish dishes, like artichokes drenched in red wine vinegar with anchovies and jammy boiled eggs, and of course, a luxe paella. End every meal with their near-perfect Basque cheesecake." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim
Eric Medsker