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This restaurant exclusively serves tapas--the Spanish appetizer-like dishes make it the perfect spot to share, sample and experiment with flavors. Lively diners don't seem to mind cramming into the small...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply some of the best tapas I have ever eaten. All the food is fresh, flavorful and beautiful to look at. The menu is constantly being augmented with a dizzying array of unique specials but the old…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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and when I called them the person who answered talked so fast and with an...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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My wife and I went to Tasca Brava recently, and we both thoroughly enjoyed it...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Tucked away in a sleepy Raleigh strip mall, Tasca Brava is a hidden jewel. The food is earthy and wonderful, ingredients are noticeably fresh, and the menu selection is authentically Spanish and incredibly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a more lengthy review will follow, but - this is a great place for a different flair. the waitstaff is always short, as well as difficult to understand. BUT, the food is excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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We decided to give Tasca Brava a try because of the great reviews, in spite of the negative ones. Some of the best reviewers only gave 2 stars. This is not high-end dining, but is a 5/5 for a Tapas restaurant....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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My wife and I love tapas, but it's hard to find any "authentic" Spanish cuisines in the area. We just recently ran upon Tasca Brava and decided to try it out for dinner. We thought this restaurant had a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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My husband and I have been to Tasca Brava a half a dozen times since it opened, and last night was wonderful. Despite what some people have said on this site, this restaurant provides great value and very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Spanish tapas is at the very heart of their lifestyle and culture. Everywhere you go in Spain you will find lively and noisy bars serving small plates of superb flavours and local delicacies. In its most basic...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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I highly reccomend this restaurant for anyone interested in a wonderful experience of Spanish cuisine. Tasca Brava offers a wide selection of quality tapas, tasty sangria, a solid wine list, and phenomenal...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Hate to be negative, but what an amazing waste of money. This may be the worst restaurant I have ever seen. Prices high (expect $30 per person ). Food bad. Service terrible, and rude, and unskilled. I wish I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Amazing restaurant!! A friend introduced me to this most delightful treasure. The food is delicious. A must try for the food connosieur! We had a wonderful meal at Tasca Brava. I'll definitely go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Made me feel like I was in Spain. Cozy place with great Tapas and Sangria, quaint , and romantic excellent value and quality
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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A friend of mine had been trying to get me to eat here for three years. I finally made it last night and I have to wonder why I waited so long! The food? Magnificent. I had the calamari in wine and my friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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We must say, there are alot of new Tapas places in the area, some okay and many bad. Tapas are originally from Spain. But nowadays, all ethnic restuarants, Italians, French, American and even the Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Our party of four visited on a Friday around 7:00. There was no waiting as we were only the second table in the restaurant. When we left about 9:00 the restaurant had six tables, all two tops except ours, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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A couple weeks ago I had one of the best service experiences I've had in a long time. I decided to take my employees and some clients to Tasca Brava for a little work followed by a lot of fun. The great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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I came to this restaurant while visiting Raleigh based on recommendations from friends who had lived in the city previously. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was probably the most authentic Spanish...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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RESPONSE TO THE FALSE and INFLAMATORY REVIEW DATED 08/23/2007: A group of 9 persons visited on August 8, 2007. Eighteen tapas, two desserts and coffee were served and consumed for a value of $187.54 including...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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My wife and her dinner club went a couple weeks ago and were very upset when they left. The prices were overpriced, the portions small, the service terrible, the waiter was pushy and when they went to pay the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Wow! My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday in spite of some of the reviews here. Allow me to say that most of the complaints I have read on here made me laugh ... clearly most were made by those...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Although i've only been to this location of Tasca Brava, they have about the best tapas in the area. Most of the hot or cold dishes are good especially the potato salad/tortilla dish/grilled eggplant and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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I have been here several times and have always been pleased. I always manage get there around 8pm on weekdays, so there are no crowds and the owner has always been my server. I have been with just one person...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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The paella was delicious and worth the wait. The tapas were very small, I did not think the one with watermelon was "outstanding" as the owner/waiter raved. It was 4 small pieces of watermelon in vinegar or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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We truly enjoyed Tasca Brava. The food was exceptional and the service attentive. I tried the Solomillo Extremeno and my dinner partner enjoyed the paella negra. Both were great. Our dinners were better than...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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I've been going with my friends for over 3 years and we will keep doing it in the future. I've eaten in many Restaurants in the Triangle and in other States. I can't compare it with any others because it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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My family of 5 ordered numerous tapas plates... at an average price of $9.00 per plate... 1/4 of the plates were NOT GOOD and of the plates that were better a couple consisted of just two bites each. The two...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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We love this restaurant. No, it's not a place you'd take your fussy 16-year-old, but if you want intense flavors in interesting and authentic tapas, here's the spot. Try the pulpo a le gallega, thin slices of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Tasca Brava is an undiscovered gem. We've eaten there twice and the food is by far the best tapas i've ever had (and I've had lots). All the food is freshly made from scratch and very authentic. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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I have never written a review here before, but I was prompted to do so by the two experiences we had at Tasca Brava. The first time we went there we arrived at 8:30 from Durham on a Saturday night. We were the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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I recommend this restaurant based on the food alone - it's great for a unique culinary experience. Love the sangria and the tapas are wonderful. Beware of the snooty owner and he is also very pushy - if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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I am from Spain. I found that the tapas we tried:garlic shrip, mushrooms and the spanish croquets, were cooked well, except for the fact that they all were too spicy. In Spain these kind of tapas are not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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The finest restaurant experience we've had in years!!!! The meal was extraordinary! And the service was GREAT!! We were served by the owner, Juan Samper, and he is a wonderful man! Later, his wife, Marta came...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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We were there for PAELLA. The wait staff was very helpfull. Everything was spectacular and wonderful. We were informed the paella would take 35 min. - worth the wait! It was great. The staff was friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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What a treasure for Raleigh and the Triangle Area in general. We took food out home from the restaurant so that we could enjoy the food and not be hassled by our young children. We didn't realize the level of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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and the no recommended remark goes only for the horrible, uneducated and pushy service we got from the owner....it was by far the worst experience we ever had. had to wait over 20 minutes before this...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Two of us were there for lunch. In a 2hr. time span, only one other person came in. The owner was very full of himself. Everything was spectacular and awesome according to him. We were told the paella would...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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What a wonderful restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or to just celebrate and enjoy the bold but sophisticated flavors of Spain. The service is spectacular, the atmospher captures the heart of Spain....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Worst service I've ever received in a restaurant. None can touch this evening's experience. We were a party of 5 celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday. Very agressive waiter. Contradicted most of our...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Want to go to Spain but don't have the time? Then go to Tasca Brava and enjoy the best of Spain with owners Juan and Marta. I have had the privelege of travelling different regions of Spain and have taken the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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Have you ever been to a restaurant where the food is excellent but you have to fight through so much inconvenience, confusion and nonsense that it's just not worth it? If your answer is no, go to Tasca Brava...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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After visiting many Iberian neighborhoods in the northeast, I was very excited to hear that Tasca Brava had incredible Paella. The wait was over an hour, and to my dismay the Paella was horrible! The baby...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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I went to this place for my boyfriend's birthday, after reading the other reviews on this website. I totally agree with them. I'm Italian and I know stuff about food :) - and this food was awesome! A bit more...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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My husband and I went yesterday for the first time at lunch time. Right when you enter the restaurant you feel like you have entered into a different world, into Spain. The atmosphere is great, they play...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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*UPDATED* I had posted a glowing review after my first visit, but now, after going back a few times, I am really not pleased with Tasca Brava. The waiter CONSTANTLY pushes the hard sell (the most expensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Not a flan fan, but the Chocolate flan is to die for! Great variety of tapas all around. Good variety, all fabulous!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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I have eaten at Tasca Brava 4 times so far... every time has been a treat. I think that this restuarant is one of Raleigh's quiet gems. I am particularly impressed by the soups, which are rich and full of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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ALL -- and I mean all! -- the soups at Tasca Brava are phenomenal, from the refreshing gaspacho to the flavorful Sanchoco hen soup to ANY of the soup-of-the-day specials. The chocolate flan is phenomenal. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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My husband and I had read the mixed reviews on Citysearch, but were looking forward to some authentic tapas. We were seated promptly in the attractive restaurant by a very nice hostess. And then we sat. And...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Our "experience" began and ended with poor and rude service. In the middle was crappy food. The servers either brought the wrong tapas, forgot to bring them altogether, didn't understand English well, and were...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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I have dined at Tasca Brava many times. The food is always unique and exceptionally fresh. The variety of the menu is impressive. One could dine here many times and not order the same thing twice. The owner is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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I happened upon this restaurant by accident. I was looking to have lunch. I had a fabulous experience. The owner Juan from the moment I walked in the door, explained everything about Spanish Tapas that I did...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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Excellent food. Friendly service. I highly recommend it! I have dined there with small and large groups. Always the same great food and great service.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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The owner recommended Artichoke and Goat Cheese soup. It was$6.43. All I could taste was cream of potato. I was told no chips althouugh the person in the table next to mine was munching them and told me it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Its a simple review, the food is great, expensive, and the owner has an attitude
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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SERVICE: I realize that the North Raleigh location has just opened. Staff was accommodating, but there are just so many times, one can ask "is everything OK" before being annoying. Not their fault, I suspect,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Went there with my wife and kids last friday, 7:30 PM. Ordered two portions of Paella and some wine. I was offered two drops of a "recommended" wine, I could not taste anything wrong, so the owner pored two...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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I thought I had found a new favorite spot until my second dining experience. The glasses of wine were scant and over-priced, the portions were small (even for tapas) but what took the cake was after ordering...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Don't be fooled by Tasca Brava's humble appearence! Get ready for a wonderful experience of delicious food exploding with flavor and a well-orchestrated meal, timed to let you to enjoy every bite. Don't come...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2005
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We've been going to Tasca Brava for over 2 years now and have taken several people there. I can honestly say that in terms of food quality and service it's the best restaurant I've ever been to. The owners are...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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This place is absolutely UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. It's like a 5-star place in a little strip mall. I can't believe how good everything tastes! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the black bean soup...the only downside is that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2004
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A few friends and I tried it last night...fantastic! We tried everything from the sangria to a cheese platter (awesome) to the soup of the night...baby artichoke heart and goat cheese (even better)! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2004
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The food is wonderful and authentic. We just wished the seating was more comfortable since the waiting time is long (we waited more than 1 hour for the paella to come out). I guess with what they charge for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2004
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I eat at restaurants all over the East Coast, particularly in larger cities. I have also spent time in Spain, where tapas bars are abundant. I have never eaten at a restaurant, save for places like Charlie...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2004
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The food was amazing, to say the least. One of thebest Tapas restaurants in the South. We have eaten there several times in the past few months. Trust the waiter/owners recommendations, you will not be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2004
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The food here is delicious. True Tapas..small portions, however the price is a bit up there for some of the fare, and the service was slightly lacking. More for their defense the fact that a large group was...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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There are an interesting mix of loves and hates in the reviews. I've had good and bad experiences here. One I learned to 'just say no' to the overbearing waiter/owner I've had much better experiences. Tapa...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2003
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I love tapas, and after reading the reviews of Tasca Brava, I thought I would give it a try. I loved it! The restaurant, located in a little strip mall, was easy to walk into and was immediately comfortable,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2003
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If you want to experience the true passion of Spain through food, go to Tasca Brava. What can be better than sharing unique food & wine with friends in someone's home? This is the feeling we have experienced...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2003
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"Definitely something to be experienced. Excellent Spanish food including some of the best tapas I've ever eaten. Additionally the wine list is incredible."
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2003
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"We had the pleasure of dinning at Tasca Brava for our anniversary. We both ordered paella and a bottle of Spanish wine. Both were incredible! For dessert we had Flan de Caramelo and Cafe con Leche. Fantastic!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2003
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... is well stated in the previous postings. While the meal was exotic and original, the ambience was only luke; these taken together were not nearly enough to offset the dual irritants in the form of the (1)...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2003
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This restaurant has the best soups I've tried of any restarant in Raleigh. They keep reinventing the gazpacho recipe which is a cold soup,; i like the cruchy add ins. The also have a delicious corn chowder...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2003
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Think "Tasca Brava" instead of fondue for your next date night. Youll talk about Tasca Brava at work the next day, guaranteed. This is the only place in town where you can find this unique style of dining. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2003
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I often eat out and "Tasca Brava" is one of my favourite restaurants in Cary. The menu includes a number of creative recipes based on classical Spanish dishes. Don't stop at the Tapas (which are really more...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2003
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Great food served by some of the nicest people in the Triangle. You can make a meal out of the Tapas (appetizers) or go for the main dishes. There are always some special little surprises and all capped off...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2003
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I can only assume the previous two comments were patrons seated together, and that neither is well traveled. What they confuse for pushy behavior is a passion for the food and how their culture is represented...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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I went to Tasca Brava for my birthday because I love Tapas. And I was pleasantly surprised with how wonderful the food and service was. Everything was magnificent. The only thing I'd suggest to the owners is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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This small Spanish cafe is great! Four of us tried an assortment of salads and tapas for lunch and each one was delicious. The owners waited on us and explained all of the dishes. The Spanish cheese assortment...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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What a treasure for Cary and the Triangle Area in general. We took food out home from the restaurant so that we could enjoy the food and not be hassled by our young kids. We didn't realize the level of quality...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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I agree with the previous post 100%. We were a group of 4 who visited the restaurant last month. That waiter is actually the owner who's only interested in hustling and pushing the bill up. Since we didn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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I visited Tasca Brava over the weekend. It is true that the dining area is very crowded but once seated that does not take much adjusting to. What did bother me was the lengthy amount of time it took to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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Excellent Sangria. Everything was very fresh and authentic. The owner and his wife are both very friendly. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a little culture and a change from the boring same...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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savor sushi in north raleigh...
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