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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO OUTSTANDING RESTAURANTS
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side. Also try one of the meatball choices,
the best being peppery lamb spheres,
which are succulent and exciting. Another
must-order is the thick slab of grilled
goat cheese, which contrasts perfectly
with its sweet/tart passionfruit sauce and
sherry reduction.
Among the four flavors of baby omelet,
the potato iteration is particularly like
a trip to Spain, where it shows up at all
three meals. Buttery, rich and never dry,
this classic dish defines Spanish cuisine.
Another highlight is the famous acornfed
Iberico ham, widely considered the
epitome of pork and served here in various
platters, sometimes with delicious
Spanish cheeses.
Figueroa’s house specialties are all
seafood items, reflecting the prevailing
theme in San Sebastián’s numerous
pintxos. Most drool-worthy are the divine,
tender octopus slices perched on a
tasty puddle of pureed cauliflower and
dusted with Spain’s renowned smoked
paprika, as well as juicy seared scallops
on romesco–a killer puree of sweet peppers,
nuts, garlic and more–with a tiny
salad on the side. But the other seafood
choices aren’t too shabby. Plump, juicy
clams swim in a light broth flavored with
chorizo sausage while also offered is a brochette
of monkfish and prawns rich with
garlic whose flavors are punched up with
a whisper of sherry vinegar.
Best of the two desserts, decidedly, is a
bread-pudding-like creation called torrija
caramelizada that is super moist, crisp
outside and perfect with a cinnamony
blueberry sauce. Or just order another
glass of flavorsome Spanish wine and
people watch, which is easy to do in this
long, narrow restaurant containing just
40 seats.
Figueroa and his team are dedicated
to making guests happy, from warmly
explaining the Basque dishes and guiding
people toward choices they might like to
pouring many tastes of wine while helping
them decide on their favorites. No
wonder everyone wants to come back.
PINTXO POTE, 424 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los
Gatos; 408/797-8688. pintxopote-tapas.com
HOURS: Monday–Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Closed
Sunday. Reservations strongly recommended.
PRICES: Tapas: $4–14.50. Cheese & meat platters:
$18–29. Desserts: $7. n
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408.244.5100
