Xicala
September 7th, 2006 by Jasmine
Each time I find an amazing new place in New York, I debate sharing it with others and potentially “ruining” it, but I can’t help but mention my newest favorite wine bar - Xicala - in Nolita. Xicala is a tiny Spanish wine bar with about 8 high tables and a bar. It’s especially nice in the summer or when it’s raining because the front opens up and there are small tables outside under a rooftop. Behind the bar, the walls are wine racks, and looking at the bottles all lined up made me very thirsty. I had a fantastic full-bodied red wine suggested by the bartender - and coupled it with several of the vegetarian choices from their tapas menu.
I chose this night to go because a friend of mine knows the owner and wanted to say hello. We walked in right as the gypsy-kings-like cuban group started their first number, and I knew we had to stay. A spanish guitar, bongos, and an upright base created music that made my hips move in my seat. One more amazing glass of wine and I would be like Glamourite Tracee with the Gypsy Kings up dancing in front of everyone. Unfortunately, I can’t dance as well as she can so my show probably wouldn’t be as appreciated. I found out the group, called Yuca Seca, plays on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 9pm. I’ll definitely be back next week to enjoy more good wine and music.
September 7th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
I can’t believe I’ve never told you about Xicala. I love that place. Strawberry sangria = delicious.
September 7th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
count me in as well next time, we’ll shake our hips together
September 18th, 2006 at 6:26 pm
That’s a great place, one of my favorites. BTW what’s the owner’s name?
September 25th, 2006 at 12:09 am
[…] Jasmine: Xicala on a Tuesday or Wednesday to feel the smooth beats of the Cuban group and sip some amazing wine. See Glamourite Review. The music starts around 9pm. Xicala 151B Elizabeth St., (212) 219-0599. […]