INSIDER’S LOOK
Conquistadors
Written by Lauren Adam Photos courtesy Daniel Hager
There are some similarities between what you’ll find at Pintxo and the
Spanish tapas spots around Seattle. The tapas style dining experience
and staple menu items like the traditional Spanish tortilla, or an
inevitable spin on dates, are all a part of a common denominator.
But nestled unassumingly on Belltown’s lively 2nd Ave, Pintxo
(pronounced peen-cho) picks up on a true understanding of what an
intimate evening in Basque country actually tastes like. Menu items are
inspired by Spanish cuisine’s humble origins and then conceptualized
with an artfully modern point of view by Executive Chef Clay Kinsey.
You might catch him behind the bar in Pintxo’s old-world, home-style
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kitchen cultivating a hospitable ambiance and creating the type of
food that speaks for itself.
No matter what you order, Pintxo will transport you straight to San
Sebastian. Sit on the pastoral backyard brick patio while the scent of
fried herbs and garlic wafts into the air. A friend from upstairs may
stop by with fresh pickled eggs and stay for a glass of sangria. Maybe
the bartender will divulge some of Seattle’s best-kept foodie secrets.
Find something to share and you’ll leave raving about the food and
planning your next trip back.
2207 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 • (206) 441-4042 • pintxoseattle.com