The entrance appears to be a shop with a deli counter and packages of dry goods, but in the back is a miniscule bar and seating area. We caught the after-work crowd at about 6 o'clock, which included a bunch of 20 and 30-somethings chatting over tiny plates of food and glasses of red wine. The waitresses, who revealed a hint of Mediterranean in their greetings, were very cordial and attentive. We were seated in very close quarters with another couple, but there was an ample amount of noise in the room that I felt comfortable blabbing at my normal frequency (not much can stop that, I guess).Their menu is very reasonable and varied (especially for your frugal bloggerista), including gorgonzola fondue for $12, chicken kebabs for $14, and warm paninis ranging from $10-$12. Shakira and I decided to share a tapas for 2, for $12, which allowed us to pick up to five hearty dips from their 24 different varieties. Among other choices, we ordered eggplant taponade, spinach with feta, red pepper spread, and guacamole. The spreads were served all on the same platter, and a warm basket of whole-wheat pita slices accompanied served as delicious dipping utensils.
We ordered the cheapest wine on the menu, a glass of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, for $6, and it was amazing. The other wine choices were a bit more expensive, ranging from $9-$10 a glass (hey, I like my damn happy hour). The food was great - we gobbled the entire platter and our bread, and were, miraculously, satisfied from some tapas (which never happens to me). I definitely recommend it, next time you're deciding amongst the the usually overpriced and uninteresting locales in Columbus Circle.
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