Cuisine:

• Continental
• Bar

The Turquoise, Café Bar Europa Description:
The Turquoise, Café Bar Europa is like a fish out of water---meaning it possesses class and sophistication amidst the usual sports bars and drunken brawls of Pacific Beach. Owner Basilio Ceravolo attempts to capture the feeling of a small, local European café---and he largely succeeds. Deep red walls, lit candelabras and eclectic oil paintings set the mood. Relax with a jug of tasty sangría (red or white) and regional sliced meats and cheeses, including Serrano ham, Italian salami and a variety of chorizos. We like to feast on the crostini: crunchy toast rounds topped with roasted red peppers and goat cheese; prosciutto; eggplant caponata (our favorite); and tomatoes with mozzarella. The dish called selection of vegetables combines braised rapini (broccoli rabe to some), roasted red beets, stewed fava beans and red peppers. Another fine choice is the artichoke-and-onion frittata. Desserts are very continental and include chocolate mousse, crème brûlée and napoleon. Call ahead for the entertainment schedule, for you might find yourself enjoying excellent live jazz music or flamenco guitars, or even participating in a tango lesson.


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