Striped Bass, Churrasco, Wild Caught Shrimp, Searded Octopus, Pork Loin Special, Salmon Brocheta, Charcuterie Board, Honey Mustard Chicken
He is Bryant Fajardo, a New York native raised in Colombia who’s cheffed in the Los Angeles and Miami kitchens of Jose Andres, a creative force considered by many one of the best chefs in the world. Patio Tapas & Beer (205 SE 1st Ave., 561/419-7239) is Fajardo’s restaurant, which takes over the tiny but hugely charming space once home to A Slice of Provence, a Provencal-style pizzeria that closed abruptly late last year.
The charm of the place, with its blue-and-white wicker furnishings, fork-and-spoon chandeliers and cute little patio shaded by colorful umbrellas, remains that same. The menu, though, is pure Spanish, with classics like pan con tomate, gambas al ajillo and octopus salad sharing space with more contemporary stylings like tiny pork belly sandwiches with pickled shallots and lemon aioli and crispy chicken thighs with rosemary honey mustard.