Once you finish exploring the Chelsea art galleries (and the current Iran Inside Out exhibit at the Chelsea Art Museum), you must try one or all three of these fabulous tapas restaurants/bars. Start in the order of the fabulous female chef Alex Raij.1. Tia Pol (which we blogged about here) opened in 2004 and is always crowded. Grab a seat at the bar or bring a group to sit in the private room in the back. We love the devil eggs and the free fried chickpeas. The secret ingredient on both - smoked paprika.
2. El Quinto Pino opened in 2007 and only has room for a handful of people (there are no tables, just a whole bunch of bar stools). The menu changes frequently but you can't go wrong with their impressive cheese and wine selection. We haven't tried this dessert yet, but hear it is heavenly.
3. Txikito, pronounced chee-KEE-to, was opened by Chef Alex and her husband in 2008. It is a lot less crowded than option one and more comfy than option two. It also has the biggest menu of all three joints. Warning: the food is a bit salty, after all it's Basque.
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