Meals stretch on and spirits brighten at the Bar Siesta in Los Angeles.
In the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant Silver Lake neighbourhood, a new tapas bar named Bar Siesta has opened its doors, bringing a touch of contemporary Spanish dining to the city. Founded by local restaurateur Heather Sperling, along with Spanish-American couple Luciá Flors and Carlos Leiva, the bar is a collaborative effort that blends Spanish culinary traditions with Los Angeles' thriving food scene.
Bar Siesta offers a unique dining experience, with a focus on authentic tapas—small, shareable plates that embody the social and varied approach to eating typical of Spanish cuisine. The menu concentrates on multiple flavor experiences, making it an ideal choice for a social gathering.
The bar's interior is inspired by the magic of the Mediterranean and the joy of a long, leisurely meal. The central table, for instance, boasts a vintage wrought-iron base and a slab of Rojo Alicante marble. Traditional terracotta sconces from Valencia illuminate the bar, while handcrafted glazed terracotta tiles from Cerámica Ferrés line the existing bar and retail shelves. Contemporary pieces by Fran Aniorte and Lorea Palacios are displayed, adding a modern touch to the culturally rooted ambiance.
Pan con tomate, a staple at the bar, is made with Momotaro fruit from local Beylik Farms. Patatas bravas, another popular dish, are cooked three times for a crunchy exterior and creamy interior, and served with a sauce of charred tomatoes, caramelised alliums, Mexican guajillo chiles, and pimentón. Other dishes include hand-carved jamón ibérico, traditional Spanish tortilla, and garlic trumpet mushrooms confit in olive oil with herbs.
Leftover skins from the pan con tomate are dehydrated to make a dried tomato salt, adding a unique twist to the dining experience. The bar's location at 1710 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States, positions it as a distinctive addition to Los Angeles' Spanish and tapas restaurant offerings, contrasting notably from Mexican restaurants or other Latin cuisines nearby.
Bar Siesta's website, barsiesta.co, provides more information about the bar and its offerings. The bar is a collaboration between local restaurateur Heather Sperling, the Spanish-American couple Luciá Flors and Carlos Leiva, L.A.-based design-build firm After Co., and Spanish interior designer Sergio Bonaque. Traditional regional ceramics, like lebrillos granadinos (antique bowls), are also displayed, adding to the bar's authentic Spanish atmosphere.
Whether you're a fan of Spanish cuisine or looking to explore something new, Bar Siesta is a must-visit destination in Los Angeles. So, gather your friends, and head to Bar Siesta for an unforgettable dining experience that combines the best of Spanish traditions with the vibrant energy of Los Angeles.
- For those seeking a unique culinary adventure, Bar Siesta, located at 1710 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, offers an ideal choice for social gatherings, blending Spanish traditions with the local food-and-drink scene and offering dishes like pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and garlic trumpet mushrooms.
- Transforming the dining experience in Los Angeles, Bar Siesta's lifestyle is rooted in the Mediterranean, with its home-and-garden aesthetics boasting handcrafted terracotta tiles, traditional terracotta sconces, and lebrillos granadinos, creating an authentic atmosphere that is both culturally rich and modern.
