Our Fall- Winter Menu
Pintxos y Picas (Mini Tapas)
Pintxos y Picas are a representation of the Basque Miniature Cuisine that originated and evolved in Donosti (the Basque word for San Sebastian).
Caramelos De Morcilla
Crispy morcilla sausage candies with apple and sage served with a sweet and sour sauce $6
Setas Silvestres en conserva
Wild mushroom confit, garlic, tomatoes, herbs and a roasted pepper sauce $6
Capricho de cabra con pistachios y reduccion de roibos, miel y naranja roja
Capricho goat cheese, Roibos tea and honey reduction and orange$7
de Cerdo relleno de higos confitados en Pedrito Ximenez
Seared pork tenderloin stuffed with poached sherry wine figs, Marcona almonds,
carrot-cocoa puree and wine reduction $6
Camarón con Gabardina
Two large shrimps sautéed in Albarinho wine, garlic, lemon & wrapped in a Piquillo pepper $6
Sopa de patata y puerros con yema de huevo de granja y emulsión de chorizo
Potato and roasted leek soup topped with a farm-raised egg yolk and chorizo emulsion $4
Vieiras con Aire de Manzana
Seared sea scallop with garlic, chives, thyme & topped with a lemon-green
apple "air" $6
Remolacha Tres Texturas
Beets 3 ways: served atop a crispy golden beet chip, a cube of poached beet in sugar and sherry wine is garnished with a lovely, light beet relish made w/ orange zest topped with crispy sugared marcona almonds and fresh goat cheese $6
Rabo de toro sobre chip de platano, queso al vino y piquillo
Slow cook ox tail over a plantain chip, drunken goat cheese and piquillo pepper $6
Corazones de alcachofa a la parrilla en salsa de Idiazabal y crujiente de Ibérico
Grilled artichoke hearts, Idiazabal sauce and crispy Iberico $7
de queso Nevat y Membrillo con reducción de Maracuya y miel
Empanada de queso Nevat and membrillo empanada, passion fruit and Pedro Ximénez sherry wine reduction $6
Calamares Rellenos de hongos de temporada
Calamari stuffed with seasonal mushrooms $6
Escabeche de Atún
Yellow fin tuna seasoned with onions, Jerez vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon,
bay leaves, rosemary & a hint of thyme $6
Brocheta de Aceitunas, Berengenas y Pimiento Piquillo
Imported Arbequina & Gordal green olives, cured anchovies & baby eggplant $6
Carne con Patatas al Cabrales
A slice of grilled rib eye served with a cabrales reduction sauce & crispy
potatoes $6
Primeros (Starters)
Sopa de patata y puerros con yema de huevo de granja y emulsión de chorizo
Potato and roasted leek soup topped with a farm-raised egg yolk and chorizo emulsion
$9
Croquetas de Jamón Serrano
Our classic ham & béchamel croquettes $6
Plato de Charcuteria
Serrano Ham, lomo embuchado, chorizo, nevat goat cheese, manchego and membrillo and Cabrales blue cheese $13
Ensalada de pulpo y camaron en vinagreta de frambuesa
Grilled octopus and shrimp salad, raspberry vinagrette $15
Segundos (Entrees)
Bacalao ahumado a la Vizcaina, sobre patatas y puerros confitados
Smoked black cod, Vizcaina sauce, red potatoes and leek confit $23
Arroz con mariscos
Northern style seafood paella with clams, mussels, shrimps, scallops in a saffron hue of bomba rice and a sear hake fillet $26
Arroz Negro Con Camarones
Basque traditional Black Rice with Shrimp and Calamari $21
Carne Al Cabrales
6oz 3 week aged rib eye steak grilled served with a wine reduction & topped with a cabrales sauce, served
with potatoes & fresno peppers $25
Costillitas de cordero en reduccion de Granada, vino y hiervas aromaticas
New Zealand lamb chops over Brussels sprout, Serrano ham and roasted vegetables, pomegranate-wine and herb reduction $26
We proudly support and serve pasture feed meats and organic and local farmers
apamate tapas to go
All our charcuteria (preserved meats & cheeses), membrillo (quince paste), olive oil, honey & other items imported from Spain are available for retail sale. Take home all you need to entertain "en casa" or wherever you decide to enjoy a selection of our products.
y que aprovechen!
(and enjoy it!)
Postres (Desserts)
Churros Clásicos
apamate's Signature Treat!
Three traditional churros, sprinkled with sugar & served with Spanish chocolate
for dipping $7
Por Docena (by the dozen):
½ dozen churros $6
1 dozen $12
Rellenos (filled)
Filled with Nutella (chocolate/hazelnut spread), & topped fresh fruit, apamate's
homemade Dulce de Leche (caramel spread) or Dark Chocolate $7
Arroz con Leche a la Asturiana
Asturian style rice pudding served with caramalized brown sugar $7
Mousse de Puro Chocolate
Pure dark chocolate Mousse served with arbequina olive oil and fleur de sel (no daries or flour)$7
Nuestros Tres Tipos de Chocolate
(Our three styles of chocolate)
El Mejicano
Mexican style with a touch of chile and cinnamon
El Español
Melted dark bitter-sweet chocolate (thick)
El Americanito
The dark Spanish chocolate with perfectly frothy leche (milk)
$4.00
Nuestra Degustacion
Our chocolate tasting 2.5 oz. of each of unique chocolates $5.95
Bring your favorite bottle of wine & we will turn it into wonderful sangría with all the fixings. Great for sharing with friends! $5.00
apamate will be glad to host your private dinner party. Please inquire.
apamate is a byob, cash-only Spanish café.(sorry, no credit cards accepted)
Chef: Ane Miren Ormaechea
Desayunos (Brunch) "Best of Philly 2007"
Most breakfast items are served with apamate's house salad of mixed greens, sliced strawberries, onions, pine nuts & our clásico dressing.
Yogurt Casero con Granola
Our yogurt is topped with strawberry & blueberry granola & Asturian
honey $5 Add fresh fruit $1.50
Ensalada de Frutas
Seasonal fruit served with a touch of fresh squeezed lemon juice & honey
$5
Churros Clásicos
apamate's Signature Treat!
Three classic churros, sprinkled with sugar & served with a cup of Spanish
melted chocolate for dipping $6.00
(see our dessert section for more details)
Huevos con Chorizo o Beicon
Two eggs, any style, with chorizo or bacon served with patatas bravas &
our spicy aioli sauce $7.50
Tortillas de cualquier tipo
Create your own omelet! Your choice of two: Manchego cheese, Serrano ham, chorizo,
squash, asparagus, onions, peppers tomatoes, bacon or lomo $ 6.95 Extra
add-ons $1 ea.
Tortilla Española
A slice of our traditional Spanish omelet: potatoes, onions, a touch of garlic
& our spicy aioli on the side $6.95
Tostas con Pisto
Stewed green & yellow squash, onions, garlic, tomatoes & eggplant served
over toasted bread & topped with a poached egg $6.95
Baguette con Mantequilla y Mermelada Casera
Half a French baguette served with butter & fruit preserves $4.95
La Catalana con Jamón de mi Edgar "Pa amb Tomaquet"
French baguette marinated with tomatoes, garlic extra virgin olive oil &
topped with Serrano ham $6.95
Quiche Vegetariano
Asparagus, Piquillo peppers & drunken goat cheese from Murcia (semi-soft
goat cheese bathed in red wine) $ 7.95
Quiche de Chorizo
Murcia drunken goat cheese, chorizo & a touch of fresh rosemary $7.95
Panquecas con Fruta
Fresh blueberry & strawberry pancakes served with butter, maple syrup &
homemade whipped cream $7.95
Bocatas (made with cured meats)
All our Bocatas are served on a baguette with mixed greens, tomatoes, a side fries & aioli sauce
De Lomo
Paprika-cured pork tenderloin $8
De Chorizo
Cured chorizo sausage $8
De Jamón y Queso
Serrano ham & Manchego cheese $8
El Vegetariano
Roasted peppers & eggplants marinated in Rioja wine, sherry vinegar, garlic
& olive oil, & topped with goat cheese $8
Pepitos (Hot Sandwiches)
All our Pepitos are served on a baguette with mixed greens, tomatoes, a side fries & aioli sauce
De Carne
Grilled rib eye steak marinated in Rioja wine, paprika & garlic $10
De Lomo
Grilled pork tenderloin marinated in Rioja wine, paprika & garlic $9
De Pollo
Grilled chicken breast marinated in Rioja wine, paprika & garlic $9
Sides (Acompañantes)
Patatas Bravas $3.95
French Fries $3.95
Baicon (bacon) $3.50
Chorizo $4.00
Bread $2.00
Aioli $1
Salad $3.95