Taberna Arros y Vi

Taberna Arros y Vi Restaurant. Bringing to life the vibrancy of Spain and it’s surrounding regions, Taberna is a neighborhood restaurant that serves tapas, comida and libations with a modern pulse.
Whether it’s a craving for Mussels, Cauliflower Fritters or a traditional Paella with Bomba Rice, the fresh ingredients from the Santa Monica farmer’s market twice a week will bring out the savory...

Restaurateur Michael Cardenas (Katana, BOA Steakhouse) has opened Taberna Arros y Vi in downtown Santa Monica, where Spanish tapas and dishes are the focus. Helming the kitchen is chef Verite Mazzola (Palomino, Ford's Filling Station). Expect to find classics like paella Valencia and blood sausage in addition to more modern items. A full bar offers unique libations and sangría as well as a...

Restaurateur Michael Cardenas (Aburiya Toranoko, BOA, Lazy Ox, Sushi Roku) has opened this moderately priced Barcelona-style taverna featuring paella and tapas with seasonal sangrias; just a short walk from the Pacific in Santa Monica, the space has a long bar and tables and lots of music wafting through the air.

SANTA MONICA— Since this past fall Michael Cardenas has been looking to upgrade his beer, wine and fruity sangria drinks at Taberna Arros y Vi with a full booze bar, however his 2nd Street Spanish restaurant is still waiting for license approval. Management says "very soon." [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— Surely Petrossian will be pushing caviar and Champagne for New Year's Eve this year. For the...

Michael Cardena's (Lazy Ox Canteen) foray into Santa Monica, in the form of Taberna Arros y Vi, wasn't without its hiccups. After a long delay and pre-launch departure of chef Perfecto Rocher, the casual Spanish concept took over the former Tudor House in Santa Monica last June, lead by chef Verite Mazzola (Ford's Filling Station). Since then, it's been a slow and steady welcome to the...

Vibrant neighborhood tapas, comida, and libations. Farmer's market produce with ecclectic and...