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Overview:
Just a few hundred meters from the Arc de Triomphe, Casa Tina certainly does a good job of recreating a small corner of Spain in the chichi 16th: dried chilies hang from the ceiling, a leg of cured jamon … mounts the bar, and little plates of delicious edibles jostle for space on tiny tables alongside jugs of sangria. Though the kitchen prepares decent paella, the real attraction is an extensive tapas menu encompassing everything from stuffed mussels and fried calamari, to cumin-spiced carrots and thick wedges of potato tortilla. Not as cheap as what you would find in Spain, to be sure, however the buzzy vibe and cheerful service goes some way to redressing the balance. Book ahead. [link]