Just because the next year of the pig in Chinese zodiac isn’t until 2019 doesn’t mean you can’t end 2012 with a proper pig-out. At the West Village tapas bar
Barraca, chef Jesús Núñez pays respects to the Iberico pig by serving a porcine-centric menu until Sunday, December 30th. $85 for 2 people buys a feast of
morcilla (home-made black pudding);
chorizo fresco al vino blanco (white wine chorizo);
butifarra fresca a la parrilla (grilled Catalan sausage);
panceta la fuego lento (braised pork belly);
orejas crujientes (crispy ears);
secreto al grill (grilled shoulder blade);
callos a la Madrilena (pork tripe in Madrilena sauce);
costillas al horno (roasted marinated pork ribs);
carrilladas guisadas (pork cheeks in a stew); and
jamon asado (roasted ham), all served with rustic bread and $5 side dishes.
