There’s a moment every spring when the bar program shifts. The stirred, spirit-forward drinks of winter give way to something fresh, chilled, shaken — herbal, citrusy, built for afternoons that refuse to end. The patio fills. The afternoon stretches. The bar delivers. Spain and spring show up in every glass. Fino sherry. Cava in the […]

Boqueria was built at the farmer’s market. Union Square in New York City, early mornings, whatever showed up that week. A chef walking the stalls. Something catches their eye — not a concept, not a trend — just a beautiful product that begged for a home on the menu. Our name comes from Barcelona’s La […]

Somewhere in the Parte Vieja of San Sebastián, behind a door with no sign, a group of men is arguing about bacalao. Not the restaurant down the street. Not the chef on television. They playfully debate the cod they are about to cook, right now, for each other, in a kitchen that belongs to all […]

If you are looking for a tapas bar UES locals actually return to, Boqueria continues to stand out for all the right reasons. On the Upper East Side, where dining options are plentiful and expectations are high, Boqueria offers something that feels both lively and dependable: a modern Spanish restaurant built around the pleasure of […]

If you are looking for a tapas bar Soho diners return to for real atmosphere, strong cocktails, and a menu that feels rooted in Spain rather than loosely inspired by it, Boqueria belongs near the top of the list. In a neighborhood full of stylish places to eat, Boqueria has managed to stay relevant by […]