In the category of sleek tapas this is Mercat, just opened on Bond Street. The NoHo Catalan is on two levels -- and open kitchen/dining room done up in wood and steel on the main floor and a "tapas lounge" in the basement -- and is endeavoring to serve authentic Spanish food and drink throughout. Owned by Jamie Reixach; chefs are Ryan Lowder and David Seigal, who have notable credits in both NY (Jean-Georges, Bouley, Café Gray, Casa Mono) and Spain (Martin Berasategui, Raco D’en Freixa); GM is Arik Torren of Bradley/Abrams fame.
Mercat
45 Bond St., NoHo; (212) 529-8600
Open for Dinner; closed Sundays
