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Sangria 46: A Sunday afternoon during Broadway matinee hours isn’t the best time to visit Midtown’s desolate Restaurant Row, which caters to hungry theater-goers before and after the shows. But hopes were high that the sunny tapas restaurant, Sangria 46 would bring about a bright spot. Unfortunately, the cheesy red and white Spanish-themed tourist trap was too over-the-top. Though the bistro features five types of sangria, festive tapas treats like Jamon Serrano (hand cut Serrano ham), and setas rellenas (stuffed mushrooms), and a cheeky backyard garden area with bull fighter mural and fountain, the simplistic presentation, plastic back patio chairs, and flashy decor made the scene feel like an overpriced Olive Garden for the suburban set. A Prix Fix prê-theatre dinner menu tries to add flair to the tacky wine and dine experience, but comes up costly. As Americanized Spanish rock blares from the speakers, patrons will be wishing for a hokey Mariachi band to come out to serenade their table. At least it would complete the tacky theme. |