Stinging Nettle

The fact that I found myself back at Ortiga again only a week after WoW on 29 September is perhaps testament to its general appeal if not the extensive wine list on offer. The wine list is impressive, goes around the world, and we simply did not do it justice - sampling only one white (from memory a Verdejo, a white grape variety long grown in Spain, although originating from North Africa) and one red (from Rioja, the quintessential vino tinto). That said, we did follow the Ortiga Spanish influence and both were extremely tasty. I also noticed their house wines are are a little bit more than most - produced in Spain and show off the Ortiga label. I stole a taste of the white - it's not a bad drinking drop.

The food plates are quality offerings, but don't expect clichés. (And, though I didn't try them, the meats look to be highlight). All in all these mini dishes seemed to be a window in to the restaurant downstairs which looks amazing.



So, what's Ortiga??? I didn't think to ask while I was there, and I'm by no means a Spanish linguist, but I understand it means "nettle" as in stinging nettle. There must be more to that story - will have to go to the bar to find out.....