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“Macondo”

Tomorrow, the owners of Rayuela will open Macondo, a casual spot named after the fictional Colombian village in Gabriel García Márquez’s 1967 novel, “One Hundred Years of Solitude.”  Macondo features "comida de la calle" (Latin street food) with empanadas, arepas, bocadillos, cocas (crisp flatbreads from Spain), tacos (filled with lamb, grilled chicken, spicy shrimp or slow-roasted pork) and other mini street feasts created by executive Chef and Co-owner Máximo Tejada. Small plates will average between $6 and $8.

But dinner is just half of the attraction. Junior Merino has created a cocktail list that also spans the world of Latin and Spanish nations, including an Açaí + Pomegranate Rum drink, a frozen Avocado and Mezcal colada, cider served from a porron and a fresh fruit Brazilian juice bar (no waxing).

Macondo is located in the former LoSide space at 157 E. Houston St. ,  (212) 473-9900, and will be open daily for dinner.

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Posted: July 9, 2008 - 5:23 pm

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