Firefly* Tapas Kitchen & Bar   

An airy, attractive venue with Spanish Mediterranean decor, this restaurant stands out from the rest of the Row. It serves dozens of small plates (aka tapas, for all you foodie trend-followers) as well as a few rather unusual entrees. Must-try items include the spicy lamb sausage and the sauteed shrimp with salsa verde. Though tapas are a Spanish concept, most on this menu are suited to local tastes. You'll find bruschetta, ceviche and duck egg rolls -- dishes that are international, but not exactly foreign -- as well as familiar nibbles like the parmesan cheese fries and calamari. The appropriate way to enjoy your meal is with a large group of friends, preferably ones who don't mind sharing their food, and ideally ones who can quaff as much sangria as you can. That sweet, red wine concoction is an integral part of any tapas feast. Live music in the main bar area is Firefly's own innovation, and it definitely adds to the ambience. Food is served into the wee hours, making this an ideal place for a leisurely, European-style midnight supper.