Maryse Chevrière — April 08, 2010

Drinks and Snacks at Tabla

The outdoor patio area at Tabla might just be one of the best places to grab an après-work drink and snack in the Flatiron District. View of Madison Square Park? Check. Potent, creative cocktails? Check. Savory snacks? Check. A recent visit inspired a cocktail and Indian bread pairing featuring three highlights from each menu.

The Kumquat Mojito ($13.00) is one of Tabla’s more eye-catching drinks— and it’s undoubtedly among the most popular too. It features Cruzan Light Rum, fresh mint, kumquats, and lime. It’s light, tart, and wonderfully refreshing. For those who normally steer clear of the leafy Mojito because of the inevitability of those damned mint shreds getting stuck in the straw, Tabla has mastered a rendition that packs all the cool, herb flavor with minimal foliage. With it, try the doughy, bacon crumble-stuffed naan ($12.00) for that hard-to-get-sick-of, salty-sweet combination.