Oficina Latina NYC

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Oficina Latina is a nolita eatery inspired by the cuisines along the 1950s Pan American highway. The space has a vintage feel, delineated into small sections–bar, living room, dining room, cafe–all brought together by a gilded ceiling. It was a lot to take in at once, even with my barely alcoholic blackberry pina colada, but there was definitely some method to the design madness.

Oficina Latina

The place is known for its cocktails, but personally I found them to be fun but short of mind blowing. I had only one or two, and I heard good things about the ginger lychee mojito – so not all is lost. I’ll be back for brunch to venture deeper into their cocktail menu. Something to note, there are hundreds of rums and tequilas, but only one lone vodka and gin for the die hard drinkers. Worry not, more on your options later

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Oficina Latina

24 Prince St.
New York, NY
(646) 381-2555
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Metro Navi- NYレストランガイド「オフィシーナ・ラティーナ」

情熱的な中南米フュージョン料理をモダンに味付け

昨年冬にノリータの一角にオープンしたばかりの話題のレストラン、「オフィシーナ・ラティーナ」。ここは、美食通のニューヨーカーにも既に評判となっている中南米フュージョン料理のレストラン・バー。各国の情熱的で彩り豊かな料理をミックスし、繊細に美しくデコレートしているフュージョン料理は、ニューヨークでも珍しいひとつ。工房をイメージした店内はこだわりのアンティークに囲まれ、落ち着いた雰囲気に酔いしれてしまう。

Encebollado de Pescadoは、白身魚のシチュー。海鮮の味が溶け込んだトロッとしたコクのあるスープをソースのように堪能出来ます。（手前）Pinchos de Corderoとは、ラムの骨肉にバナナの付け合わせ。フォークだけで身がほぐれる柔らかいラムの肉のうまみにパナナのほのかな酸味が絶妙なマッチしています。

中南米料理というと、タコスやブリトーといった、大味で大衆的なイメージがする人も多いでしょうが、比べてはいけません。オフィシーナ・ラティーナでは、メキシコ生まれの名シェフが、イタリアンレストランでの経験を生かし、美的感度の高いエキゾチックな料理に仕上げているのです。中南米流にアレンジされた小皿料理タパス、そしてキューバ料理風に付け合わせに使ったバナナなど、ラテン料理のヒントが散りばめられた料理の数々は、味覚にも新しい刺激をくれることでしょう。見た目も華やかな中南米独自のトロピカルカクテルも人気。メキシコでテキーラを、キューバでモヒートを飲み、ペルーで新鮮なセビーチェをつまみ、チリ、アルゼンチンでワインを。寒さが身にしみる冬のニューヨークだからこそ、こんな贅沢なラテンへの旅を舌で体験してみてみるなんて、素敵じゃありませんか？オフィシーナ・ラティーナのモダンなラテンのエッセンスは、インテリアにも表現されています。

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Press Review at Oficina Latina in NYC, New York

I was recently invited to a press dinner to review Oficina Latina, a restaurant located in Nolita.

Before you read this, please understand that the restaurant knew who we were.

I have to say that this restaurant surprised me in many ways that you will discover in this post. I did not check anything before going, facts or reviews, because I did not want to be biased…So here I am on Prince street, on my way to that place. Fortunately, I had the number because I passed right in front of it!!! Not that the entrance was very discreet, but more that it did not look like a restaurant, but more a bar from outside. In fact, the bar is in the front and the dining room further away. Once you are there, there is an authenticity and rusticity that you cannot miss and, you would be transported randomly to places, you would think that you are in South America! It seems that this feeling is partly due to the way the restaurant was furnished, with items either imported or specifically customized for it.

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Newbie Foodies-Holding Office Hours at Oficina Latina

Oficina Latina
(Press Photo)

I’ve had Oficina Latina bookmarked for several months now, so imagine my excitement when I was invited to a press dinner to finally check out what they have to offer. As soon as I walked in, I knew I was in for a fabulous evening. The decor used vintage office furniture and items, yet managed to be inviting and welcoming. (Note: the photo above is the only one not taken by me, I always have a hard time with interior shots in a dark and bustling restaurant).

I started the evening with a Ginger Orange Margarita, since their reputation for mixed drinks proceeds them. It paired perfectly with the Ceviche de Calamari y Vieras (Calamari & Scallop Ceviche). Mixed with celery, cilantro, pineapple, and mango, it was a tropical escape in the middle of a bitter cold New York City winter day…

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Oficina Latina: The New York Stop on the Pan-American Highway – The Daily Meal

Oficina Latina quietly opened its doors in October, 2010 in New York’s SoHo neighborhood (on Prince Street between Mott and Elizabeth Streets), and it’s offering up some seriously hearty, authentic fare influenced by stops along the Pan-American Highway, which originally ran from Monterrey, Mexico, all the way down to Argentina.

Oficina Latina – A Delicious Stop off the Pan American Highway by Foodikta

Last week, I was invited to a fabulous tasting at Oficina Latina, one of my favorite Nolita haunts. This place is quite special, as I remember enjoying it on multiple occasions during the summertime – really loving their drinks and the anything but run-of-the-mill Pan Latin cuisine. I was joined by other foodie colleagues such as Daniel from The Daily Meal and Here’s Park Slope, Elena from The Gotham Palate, Josh Beckerman the Foodie Magician, among others. Together, we embarked on a delicious Pan Latin food adventure that set our tastebuds aflutter.

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Take a trip along the Pan-American Highway at Oficina Latina

Envision yourself driving along the Pan-American Highway while the Beat Era is in full swing. As you drive down the highway, stretching from Mexico all the way to Brazil, the balmy Latin air entwined in your hair, you pull off to the side of the road to grab a bite to eat.