Savory Saturdays: Ibiza Kitchen's Mouthwatering Modern Spanish Cuisine

CHAPPAQUA, NY — To kick off a new series on the unique restaurants of the Hudson Valley, Patch reached out to a favorite: Ibiza Kitchen in Chappaqua. We talked to chef and co-owner Ignacio Blanco and we admit we drooled over the photos he sent us.

Ignacio Blanco and his business partner, Ben Wallace, opened Ibiza Kitchen in 2018 in Chappaqua. The restaurant is described as a trailblazer for modern Spanish cuisine with Mediterranean influences.

"You won't find the type of food that we do in Westchester or anywhere in New York. Our food is Traditional Spanish with a modern touch," Blanco told Patch. “It’s unique, different and high quality."

Ibiza Kitchen is a neighborhood gem as well as a destination restaurant. Regulars include former President Bill Clinton and actress Vanessa Williams, both Chappaqua residents.

"Our food is not for everyone, and I know that. It’s for people willing to try something new and appreciate the quality," Blanco said. "People like to come to try new things. I always love it when a group of people come in for dinner and say, 'surprise us.' The smile on their faces says it all."

Why not start off with croquetas or shrimp?

Cleanse your palate with a salad.

For dessert, try the fried milk with Maria cookie foam. Seriously. Look:

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