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Name means "hopscotch" in Spanish, but no naughty schoolgirls in sight, unfortunately. Instead well-manicured urban-suburban lacrosse mom digs on a still somewhat-dingy LES block. Multi-level, with real live olive tree as money shot. "Freestyle Latino" fare delivers big flavors. Ceviche raw bar serves fresh lobster in coconut-lemongrass-lemon leaf-sage-ginger marinade. Cocktails courtesy of Junior are the addiction. Don't miss the Pina Partida with cucumber, pineapple, and the devil (tequila).
Rustic high-design interior a natural match for haute Latino street eats. Loungey booths, kitschy wood, ivy-clad back den. Stiff caipirinhas, pisco sours, and fishbowls full of sangria ramp up the ... read more
This barrio boy from the PG (pre-gentrification) era is one of last area holdouts from the age of keeping it real. Chow down on arroz con pollo, burritos, or ox tail stew while digging the latest t... read more
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