A new cocktail bar and Basque and Spanish spot has debuted in the neighborhood. Called Kalimotxo, the newcomer is located at 607 W. Third St., Suite 105, in Downtown.
A new spot from executive chef Kevin Fink and partner-chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, it was Inspired by co-partner Rand Egbert's passion for Spanish culture and cuisine. The drink menu boasts a dozen different cocktails including a Spanish gin and tonic, which is made with gin, elderflower tonic, clove, juniper and thyme. Must-try food items include the pintxos, sliced jamón ibérico (Spanish cured ham), preserved seafood and Basque burnt cheesecake.
With a four-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp so far, Kalimotxo has gotten a good response.
Lauren B., who reviewed the new spot on Dec. 23, wrote, "Amazing Spanish-influenced cocktails in a fun environment. Service was awesome and the pintxos were tasty too! There's a big patio with comfortable couches and fire tables. Definitely the new spot to be!"
Yelper Eric B. shared, "Great new restaurant and the vibe is nice street-side. We came by to check out things at happy hour and drank a bit (awesome gin and tonics!) as well as trying some small bites from the menu."
Head on over to check it out: Kalimotxo is open from 4 p.m.–midnight on Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.–1 a.m. on Friday, noon–1 a.m. on Saturday and noon–midnight on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.)
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