Rosalito: proceed with caution
This week brought the opening of Rosalito, a tapas bar that (on paper/screen) has everything going for it:
- Foodie pedigree (same owner as Da Rosa)
- Sweet location (near République and the Canal)
- Sidewalk terrace
- Sangria
I tried it out on Friday night with a pack of hungry and curious friends. But before revealing anything more, I need your opinion:
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Looks like they just got slammed by the Express, too!
http://blogs.lexpress.fr/restaurant/2009/08/rosalito-pas-top.php