TAPAS EMERGE ON SAN PABLO AVENUE
– BY BEN SETO, FOCUS:SNAP:EAT “The food all looked so amazing coming to the table, and really had an authentic feel, showing that [Sergio & Emily] has some mad skills in the kitchen.” READ MORE
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LA MARCHA TAPAS BAR
From the owners of Nora Cocina Espanola comes this lively neighborhood tapas bar in Berkeley with a menu of well-priced shareable Spanish small plates… READ MORE
TOP 3 DISHES & NEW OPENINGS: NOVEMBER 2015
– BY VIRGINIA MILLER, THE PERFECT SPOT “The Arroz Negro is where it’s at. I’ve had squid ink-laced paella before and sometimes it’s prettier visually than it is flavorful. But this saffron-tinged paella is packed with clams, juicy fennel sausage, piquillo peppers, fresh peas and anchovy breadcrumbs with a generous dollop of uni aioli on top. It’s a play …
SNEAK PEEK: LA MARCHA IN BERKELEY
– BY NICHOLAS BOER, DIABLO MAGAZINE The restaurant itself is high energy but super casual, a good place to get revved up if you’re heading to Berkeley for a show. READ MORE
LA MARCHA OFFERS TAPAS, PAELLA IN BERKELEY
– BY ALIX WALL, SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER “Among our favorite tapas: perfectly spiced wild boar albóndingas in a sherry tomato cream sauce; costillas, or baby-back-ribs, marinated in Pedro Ximénez sherry with a smattering of pickled chiles; col rizada… and piquillos rellenos.” READ MORE
A MOSTLY DELICIOUS WORK-IN-PROGRESS
– BY KATE WILLIAMS, BERKELEYSIDE “[The Food] not only technically well-executed, but also peppered with thoughtful touches — chef-owners Emily Sarlatte and Sergio Emilio Monleón clearly know what they’re doing.” READ MORE
A NOTABLE NEWCOMER ENTERS BERKELEY
– BY EMMA BRASOV, ART & ENTERTAIN ME “La Marcha offers not only the highest-quality authentic Spanish cuisine, but also efficient service and the friendliest atmosphere in the modern open-brick space.” READ MORE
SHARING IS IN THE HEART
– BY ANGELA LAZEAR, EAST BAY FOOD SCENE “There was such pride in the house, both chefs clearly possessing a deep passion for the art of feeding people. It means something to them. The foods they serve brighten up a plate with the natural resonance on the tongue that is the joy found when food comes from …
THESE NEW SPANISH RESTAURANTS ARE INVADING SAN FRANCISCO
– BY REBECCA FLINT MARX, SF MAGAZINE “At Berkeley’s La Marcha, opening this spring, Sergio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte plan to offer varieties ranging from traditional to California fusion. ‘My grandmother was from Valencia, and she was very strict,” says Monleón, whose unorthodox ingredients have included fava beans, arugula, and chorizo. ‘She’s probably turning over in her grave.’” READ …
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