Spanish Diner

The gist: Chef Jose Andres recently revamped his former, tapas-centric restaurant Jaleo into a more casual affair that specializes in an Iberian take on the American diner, complete with jamon and fried eggs and other fresh takes on greasy spoon classics.
The food: Chefs Nicolas Lopez and Daniel Lugo offer breakfast served all day with dishes like Spain’s famed Huevos Rotos Casa Lucio. Translation: Eggs fried in olive oil served atop crispy potatoes, as one does in Madrid. The menu also includes Andres’ birthplace of Asturias, the northwest region of Spain with dishes like Fabana Asturiana, a bean stew with morcilla, chorizo, and smoked Iberico pork bacon. The beverage program, guided by bartender Miguel Lancha, features Spanish favorites including several gin and tonics, sangrias, and Spanish beers and wines.