Nicola P.
Yelp
The Assembly Hall Food Court was recommended to us by a local musician friend. An eclectic mix of bars & restaurants on three levels on 5th & Broadway in downtown Nashville, TN. We came here around 12:30pm after our visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The Hall was packed with locals & tourists at lunchtime. But the Boqueria was quiet and plenty of seats at the bar. Beautiful setting with a spacious bar & dining areas. We were greeted by Andrew the bartender. Senora Liz ordered a Gaba do Xil wine ($16) on Andrew's recommendation of a pinot grigio equivalent. Senor Nicola had a local Bearded Iris* Brewing hazy IPA ($8). *Tennessee's State Flower. Very interesting menu of tapas, Iberico Jamon, olives, roasted tomatoes on crusty bread-authentic food you would find in Barcelona, Spain. We had grilled bread w/ garlic & tomatoes ($8), olives ($5), a shared plate of fire roasted vegetables ($15), Jamon Serrano (Iberico style ham) served w/ green olives & shisito peppers($14). Note: You can get Cerdo JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA $34 Hand-carved, acorn-fed Ibérico ham,aged for 36 months. As authentic as you'll find in Spain.
Ismoralda prepared all the dishes expertly and skillfully sliced the jamon from the leg on the clamped stand like a matador. Bravo!
Tequila drinks & specialty cocktails start at $16. A variety of Sangrias are available. Wines are offered per glass or bottle.
Hours
Sunday-Wednesday 11am-10pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Brunch
Friday-Sunday 11am-4pm
Happy Hour
Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm
A unique & fun lunch at a very fine Boqueria.
Mucha Gracias Andrew & Ismoralda.
Nicola & Liz, Albany, NY, USA