Lupulo Features Rustic Portuguese-Style Seafood

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• George Mendes of the Michelin-starred Aldea brings his Portuguese flare to Chelsea — Lupulo, which translates to “hops” in Portuguese, is a spacious gastropub on Sixth Ave, inspired by the popular cervejarias (breweries) of Lisbon
• At the center of Lupulo is a wrap around 35-seat steel-topped bar with open views of the kitchen, perfect for snacking on tapas-style seafood dishes — the stars of the show include the red snapper “Cru” (served raw with coconut milk, kaffir-lime broth, fermented serrano pepper, and sesame seeds) the Bacalhau à Gomes de sá (salt cod casserole with potato, onion, black olive, and egg) and grilled octopus (chickpea and celery salad, romesco, and cilantro)
• With respect to traditional Portuguese taverns (handcrafted blue and white ceramic tiles line the walls), Lupulo has over a dozen craft beers, domestic and imported styles, with an extensive all-Portuguese wine list and region-specific cocktails. Mendes’ casual gastropub is perfect for a last minute meetup or after-work cocktail