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Open: Paseo wood-fired restaurant

Take a walk on the Mediterranean side.

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The aged duck paella is served in its own pan.

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Paseo, a new Southern European-inspired wood-fired restaurant opens today at 900 Baxter Ave. — and the aged duck paella is the first thing you should order.

Named after the Spanish word for “walk,” Paseo takes all the flavors from the Southern countries around the Mediterranean Sea and packs them into a laid back, open-kitchen concept with major European coastal vibes — and lots of exotic plants.

exotic plants in different pots on a wooden shelf.

Paseo has indoor and outdoor seating.

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The 154-seat, indoor/outdoor restaurant, led by Chef Jeremy Frederiksen, is part of the forthcoming boutique hotel, The Myriad, opening later this year on the site of a former disco ball factory.

Here’s what we tried at the preview dinner:

  • Hummus bruleé with Turkish flatbread + fresh veggies
  • Crispy ricotta balls with house-made puttanesca
  • The aforementioned aged duck paella made with bomba rice from Spain
  • Harissa cauliflower steak
  • Pork belly shish served on a skewer with vegetables
  • Grilled and chilled bean salad with preserved citrus
  • Labneh vanilla and Barr Farms’ strawberry soft serve ice cream topped with pistachio baklava
A decorative rocks glass filled with pink and white swirled ice cream.

The plateware Paseo uses is made by RV Pottery.

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The bar boasts wines produced in the same Mediterranean region + a variety of spritz cocktails made with regional ingredients — in addition to craft cocktails, beer, and other spirits.

Swing by for dinner Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30-9:30 p.m. or Friday and Saturday, 4:30-10:30 p.m. In August, Paseo will start lunch service Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. and brunch on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 9 a.m.

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