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Barlata stands out from the rest by staying faithful to the Spanish love of seafood, emphasizing the paella, squid, mussels, shrimp, fish, and scallops that dominate Iberian cuisine, while also delivering the de rigueur roasted vegetables, olives, cured ham, fried potatoes, and chorizo tapas. – Kate Thornberry

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