Saffron

Michael and I went to Saffron (http://www.saffronrestaurantnewyork.com/index.htm) Friday night.  There is parking in the back, a small bar area up front and a decent sized dining room in back.  The staff is friendly and we were seated immediately.  A bit upscale for the area, considering the clam bars and pizza joints around. White tablecloths, but not fancy.  They have a decent selection of tapas under headings such as Meat, Seafood and Veggie, also salads, soups and paella. 

We shared a half pitcher of red berry sangria that was good, better than some, not as good as El Quijote (but I must stop comparing).  It was a bit pricey but then I think everything here was a bit pricey for Queens. 

We shared the Saffron tomato soup and I loved it.  It reminded me of lobster bisque without the lobster.  Michael thought it was okay.  We also had spicy garlic shrimp with garbanzo beans that was delicious!  We had their version of queso fundido with manchego and black beans.  It was also delicious, but mostly beans (which was ok with me) and house made chips.  Michael ordered the Meat Paella with chorizo, pork, chicken and saffron rice. Good but a bit bland.  He added some chimichurri and some of the garlic sauce from the shrimp and that helped.  Unfortunately, we were stuffed so no flan and cafe con leche.  Maybe next time.