Peque Vinos and Tapas

If you aren't careful, you can leave Peque Vinos and Tapas happily tipsy and broke; the food and wine are just that good! Located at 235 West 145th Street, Peque is in the former location of  Mountain Bird.  The interior is cozy and intimate, and the tables are accented with beautiful decorative plates featuring the portraits of fabulous women of color.

Peque has an extensive wine list that includes several wine based cocktails and a delicious red-wine Sangria.  Happy Hour is Tuesday through Friday from 5-7, and includes $6.00 Sangria.  The photograph below doesn't do the generous size of the glass justice!

There is also a wide variety of tapas to choose from.  James and I started off with cheese, which was served with grapes roasted in extra virgin olive oil.  We then ordered artichoke hearts and chorizo.  Once Kyle arrived we ordered grilled mushrooms, meatballs, shrimp in garlic sauce, and cheesecake for dessert.  I could have continued ordering but decided to leave some menu items undiscovered for my return visit with Chloe!  Peque is a warm, relaxed place that is the perfect location for anything from an evening out with friends and family to a romantic date.  Brunch begins this Sunday, October 18th!